The GPhC has jointly issued an enforcement notice with the ASA and MHRA, which makes it clear that adverts for named prescription-only medicines (POMs) for weight management are prohibited. The GPhC will write to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy owners to raise awareness of this enforcement notice. The post GPhC joint Enforcement Notice: Prescription-only
Read moreDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Galantamine 8mg, 16mg and 24mg modified-release capsules. MSN/2025/022 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue: 11th April 2025 Galantamine 8mg modified release capsules are in limited supply until late July 2025. Galantamine 16mg modified release capsules will be out of
Read moreCommunity Pharmacy England CEO Janet Morrison and Steve Race MP, Chair of the APPG for Pharmacy, hosted a Parliamentary event this week (Monday 7th April) on the pharmacy funding settlement for 2024/25 and 2025/26. Community Pharmacy England representatives met with 25 cross-party MPs and Parliamentary Staff Members at the Houses of Parliament, with some dialing
Read moreA recorded presentation on the new funding and contractual arrangements for community pharmacies is now available to watch on-demand. Following the announcement of the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) settlement last week, Community Pharmacy England has been working around the clock to provide information, develop resources and answer your questions. Part of this work included
Read moreMHRA Class 2 Medicines Notification: Synalar GEL 30g, Synalar GEL 60g,(fluocinoline acetonide 0.025%) Reig Jofre UK Drug alert number: EL(25)A/16 Date issued: 08 April 2025 It has been identified that the batches of Synalar Gel 30g and 60g listed in this notification contain a residual solvent (benzene) at a level exceeding the ICH limit of
Read moreDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Diltiazem (Angitil® SR) 90mg modified-release capsules. MSN/2025/020 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue: 7th April 2025 Diltiazem (Angitil® SR) 90mg modified-release capsules are out of stock until w/c 28 April 2025. Diltiazem (Tildiem Retard®) 90mg prolonged-release tablets remain available
Read moreDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Triamcinolone acetonide 10mg/ml (Adcortyl® ampoules) and 40mg/ml (Kenalog® vials) suspension for injection. MSN/2025/021 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue: 7th April 2025 Triamcinolone acetonide 10mg/ml (Adcortyl® ampoules) and 40mg/ml (Kenalog® vials) suspension for injection are being discontinued with stock
Read moreMHRA Class 4 Medicines Notification: Renacet 475 mg and 950 mg tablets (RenaCare NephroMed GmbH) Date issued: 7 April 2025 Cross Healthcare Limited has informed the MHRA that there is a printing defect on the outer labels for the Sirdupla 25 microgram/250 microgram per metered dose pressurised inhalation, suspension. DMRC reference number: DMRC-35184448 Company name:
Read moreFollowing representations made by Community Pharmacy England on behalf of community pharmacy owners, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has redetermined the March 2025 concessionary price for Trimethoprim 200mg tablets (6 and 14): Drug Pack size Price concession Trimethoprim 200mg tablets 6 £1.79 (previously £0.88) Trimethoprim 200mg tablets 14 £4.19 (previously £2.05) The
Read moreTax credit payments made by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) are ending on Saturday 5 April 2025. After this date, people who hold a tax credit exemption certificate will no longer receive automatic entitlement to free NHS prescriptions under the ‘Tax Credit exemption certificate’ category as it will no longer be a valid prescription charge
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