Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Loceryl 5% w/v Medicated Nail Lacquer (5.0 ml) Galderma (U.K.) Limited Drug alert number: EL (23)A/31 Date issued: 29 August 2023 The Medicines and Health products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a class 4 medicines defect information notice for: Loceryl 5% w/v Medicated Nail Lacquer (5.0 ml) Galderma (U.K.) Limited.
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 September 2023. Key g Special container – This product is a special container and should be dispensed in its complete original pack size. n Item
Read moreFollowing discussions between Community Pharmacy England and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) regarding medicine pricing issues reported by pharmacy owners, the Department has today (25/08/2023) announced the following list of price concessions for August 2023. Please note we are still in discussion with DHSC on several other lines of concern. We will
Read moreNHS England’s Transformation Directorate has added a new feature to NHS Profile Manager. Community pharmacy teams offering NHS flu vaccinations can now update their NHS Profile Manager with the details of their patient-facing appointment booking system. This feature aims to reduce patient phone enquiries for flu vaccination appointments. Pharmacy owners can promote their pharmacy’s online
Read moreThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that sufficient stock of Progynova® TS 100micrograms/24hours transdermal patches are now available to meet normal demand. As a result the Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP), SSP052 Progynova® TS 100micrograms/24hours transdermal patches expires at 23.59pm on Friday 25 August 2023. After this date, any prescriptions for Progynova® TS
Read moreDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Estradiol (Estradot®) 25micrograms/24 hours, 37.5micrograms/24 hours and 100micrograms/24 hours transdermal patches MSN/2023/082 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue 23rd August 2023 Estradiol (Estradot®) 25micrograms/24hours, 37.5micrograms/24hours, 100micrograms/24hours transdermal patches will be out of stock until late September 2023. Alternative brands
Read moreNHS England (NHSE) has introduced the Newly Qualified Pharmacist pathway, a programme for newly qualified pharmacists, designed to bridge the gap between initial education and post-registration development. The new pathway supports newly qualified pharmacists in their transition to becoming independent practitioners and has on four core elements: E-Portfolio – helping learners assess, plan and reflect
Read moreDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Phenytoin sodium 100mg capsules (Accord). MSN/2023/078 Tier 3 – high impact Date of issue 22nd August 2023 Phenytoin sodium 100mg capsules (Accord) are out of stock from late-August 2023 until late December 2023. Phenytoin sodium 100mg capsules (Flynn Pharma) remain available
Read moreDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Minims® Oxybuprocaine hydrochloride 0.4% eye drops 0.5ml unit dose Minims® Proxymetacaine 0.5% eye drops 0.5ml unit dose. MSN/2023/079 Tier 3 – high impact Date of issue 22nd August 2023 Minims® Oxybuprocaine hydrochloride 0.4% eye drops 0.5ml unit dose and Minims® Proxymetacaine
Read moreDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Jext® 300micrograms/0.3ml (1 in 1000) solution for injection auto-injector pen. MSN/2023/077 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue 22nd August 2023 Jext®300micrograms/0.3ml (1 in 1000) solution for injection auto-injector pens are out of stock until w/c 11th September 2023. EpiPen®
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