Community Pharmacy England on behalf of pharmacy owners made further applications to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), resulting in a further 10 new products being added to the ‘Drugs for which Discount is Not Deducted’ (DND) list from 1 May 2024. This takes the total
Read moreThe Guardian Latest news reports including today’s front page of The Guardian, has highlighted that insulin shortages are leading to heightened stress and anxiety among diabetes patients in the UK. We shared a statement with the national press, emphasising that the impact of medicine shortages on patients and community pharmacies remains a significant concern. Our
Read moreThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (26/04/2024) confirmed the following initial list of price concessions for April 2024. This announcement comes late in the month and follows the decision by DHSC, under the direction of Ministers, to impose changes to concessions pricing from April to try to manage purchase margins. DHSC
Read moreThe Drug Tariff Preface published monthly, lists additions, deletions and other changes to products listed in the Drug Tariff. Below is a summary of the changes coming into effect from 1 May 2024. Part XVI – Notes on charges Contractors should note: the increase in prescription charges from £9.65 to £9.90. pre-payment certificates have increased from £111.60 for
Read moreDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Mesalazine (Asacol®) 400mg MR gastro-resistant tablets MSN/2024/028 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue 6th March 2024 Asacol® 400mg MR gastro-resistant tablets (pack size 168) was discontinued in March 2024; all stocks have now been exhausted. Asacol® 400mg MR gastro-resistant
Read moreDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Daktacort® (hydrocortisone 1% / miconazole 2%) cream MSN/2024/047 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue: 25th April 2024 Daktacort® (hydrocortisone 1% / miconazole 2%) cream (30g, POM) has been discontinued with remaining supplies due to be exhausted by the end
Read moreDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Phenobarbital 15mg tablets (Accord) MSN/2024/039 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue: 10th April 2024 Phenobarbital 15mg tablets (Accord) are out of stock with a resupply date yet to be confirmed. Phenobarbital 15mg tablets from other manufacturers remain available and
Read moreDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Naloxegol (Moventig® ) 12.5mg and 25mg tablets MSN/2024/045 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue: 23rd April 2024 Naloxegol (Moventig®) 12.5mg tablets are out of stock until early August 2024. Naloxegol (Moventig®) 25mg tablets are out of stock until the
Read moreDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Cefalexin 125mg/5ml and 250mg/5ml oral suspension MSN/2024/041 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue: 10th April 2024 Cefalexin 125mg/5ml oral suspension is out of stock from mid-April until early-July 2024. Cefalexin 250mg/5ml oral suspension is out of stock from late-April
Read moreDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Carbamazepine 100mg and 200mg tablets MSN/2024/040 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue: 10th April 2024 Tegretol® (carbamazepine) 100mg tablets are out of stock until mid-April 2024 Tegretol® 200mg tablets remain available and can support a partial increase in demand
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