The Health and Social Care Select Committee has today published the report of its inquiry into community pharmacy. The Committee noted that community pharmacies are ‘creaking under the strain of funding pressures’, and the MPs warned about the impact medicine supply issues. The Committee also recognised the potential that pharmacies have to expand their clinical
Read moreA new Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Drug Safety Update (Vol 17 Issue 9 April 2024) has been published and includes articles on: Topical steroids: introduction of new labelling and a reminder of the possibility of severe side effects, including Topical Steroid Withdrawal Reactions Letters and medicine recalls sent to healthcare professionals in
Read moreAs part of our commitment to engaging with pharmacy owners and LPCs, Community Pharmacy England will be holding a series of regional roadshow events across the country. Taking place through July, the events will see Chief Executive Janet Morrison and her team, as well as Committee Members, visiting every NHS England region to hear directly
Read moreDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Somatropin (NutropinAq®) 10mg/2ml solution for injection cartridges Somatropin (Humatrope®) 6mg, 12mg and 24mg powder and solvent for solution for injection cartridges MSN/2024/064 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue: 29th May 2024 Somatropin (NutropinAq®) 10mg/2ml solution for injection cartridges have
Read moreDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Memantine (Valios®) 10mg and 20mg orodispersible tablets sugar free MSN/2024/063 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue: 29th May 2024 Valios® 10mg and 20mg orodispersible tablets are out of stock until late August 2024 Valios® 5mg orodispersible tablets remain available
Read moreCommunity 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 11 new products being added to the ‘Drugs for which Discount is Not Deducted’ (DND) list from 1 June 2024. This takes the total
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 June 2024. Key g Special container – This product is a special container and should be dispensed in its complete original pack size. n Item requiring reconstitution
Read moreThe Prime Minister has announced the date for the next UK General Election as 4th July 2024, and Community Pharmacy England is continuing the critical work to build supporters in readiness for the new Parliament. An election had been expected this year and we have long been gearing up for this, warning all political parties
Read moreIn response to a significant ongoing disruption to the supply of Creon® 25000 gastro-resistant capsules , a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) has been issued by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Effective today 24th May 2024, SSP061 provides that where supplies are available, but the prescription is for more than one month’s supply the
Read moreIn response to a significant ongoing disruption to the supply of Creon® 10000 gastro-resistant capsules, a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) has been issued by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Effective today 24th May 2024, SSP060 provides that where supplies are available, but the prescription is for more than one month’s supply the total
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