Members of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)’s medicines supply team joined Community Pharmacy England on a series of pharmacy visits last week, giving them first-hand experience of the ongoing difficulties sourcing medicines and other challenges pharmacy teams face every day. Hosted by Committee Members David Broome and Phil Day, plus Chair of
Read moreCommunity pharmacies across the country have entered 2026 “in real economic peril” and urgently need a roadmap to recovery, Community Pharmacy England has warned the Government ahead of upcoming negotiations. In an uncompromising letter to Pharmacy Minister Stephen Kinnock, CEO Janet Morrison has outlined the sector’s escalating crisis and called on Government to deliver rapid
Read moreThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (23/01/2026) confirmed the following list of price concessions for January 2026: Drug Pack size Price concession Alfuzosin 2.5mg tablets 60 £6.54 Aspirin 75mg gastro-resistant tablets 28 £1.00 Clomipramine 50mg capsules 28 £6.89 Cyclizine 50mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules 5 £3.59 Duloxetine 60mg gastro-resistant capsules 28
Read moreThe Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) has endorsed changes to the risk minimisation measures for isotretinoin, following a review of the impact of the measures implemented in 2023. We ask healthcare professionals to review these new measures and supporting materials and integrate them into their clinical practice. Second prescriber no longer required plus updated risk
Read moreThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that the Serious Shortage Protocols (SSP) for Adipine® XL 30mg MR tablets (SSP084) and Adipine® XL 60mg MR tablets (SPP085) will expire at 23:59pm Friday 23rd January 2026. SSP 084 and SSP085 were originally set to expire on 6th February 2026 however, the expiry has been
Read moreThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed the Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP086) for Latanoprost 50 micrograms/ml / Timolol 5 mg/ml (Fixapost®) eye drops 0.2 ml unit dose preservative‑free will expire at 23:59pm Friday 23rd January 2026 SSP086 was originally set to expire on 6th February 2026 but its expiry date has been brought forward because
Read moreMHRA Class 3 Medicines Recall: Fingolimod Glenmark 0.5 mg Hard Capsules (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd) Drug Alert Number: EL(26)A/02 Date issued: 21 January 2026 Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Limited is recalling one batch after stability testing showed out-of-specification results. The batch is being recalled as a precautionary measure following test results that showed a delay in capsule
Read moreMHRA Class 2 Medicines Recall: Paliperidone Mercury Pharma prolonged-release suspension for injection in pre-filled syringes Drug alert number: EL(26)A/01 Date issued: 20 January 2026 Mercury Pharmaceuticals Ltd is recalling remaining stock of paliperidone pre-filled syringes as a precautionary measure due to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) deficiencies cited during a recent inspection at the finished product
Read moreTrade press Recent reports highlight that nine in ten pharmacies have experienced verbal or physical intimidation from patients who were not eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations, according to data from the National Pharmacy Association. Community Pharmacy England’s current sector Opinion Poll includes important questions about patient abuse towards pharmacy staff. Patient aggression, abuse and intimidation are
Read moreThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (16/01/2026) confirmed the following initial list of price concessions for January 2026: Drug Pack size Price concession Amoxicillin 250mg/5ml oral suspension 100 £1.44 Aspirin 75mg dispersible tablets 28 £2.19 Aspirin 75mg dispersible tablets 100 £7.82 Betamethasone 500microgram soluble tablets sugar free 100 £47.89 Carbocisteine 375mg
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