Community pharmacy contractors can now access a recording of PSNC’s recent webinar on price concessions. Around 750 people registered for last week’s webinar which aimed to provide contractors with a better understanding of how the price concession system operates and PSNC’s work in this area. Nine in ten said they would recommend the webinar to
Read moreFollowing the sad death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, her state funeral is on Monday 19th September. To help the nation pay its respects, the day has been declared a Bank Holiday. NHS England has discussed with PSNC how this will impact community pharmacy and is in the process of sending a letter to
Read moreClass 4 Medicines Defect Information: Bezalip Mono 400mg Tablets (Quadrant Pharmaceuticals Limited) Drug alert number: EL (22)A/38 Date issued: 12 September 2022 The Medicines and Health products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a class 4 medicines defect information notice for: Bezalip Mono 400mg Tablets (Quadrant Pharmaceuticals Limited) PLPI 20774/0036 Batch Number Expiry Date Pack Size
Read moreThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that sufficient stock of Lipitor® 10mg chewable tablets is now available to meet normal demand. As a result the Serious Shortage Protocol, SSP032 Lipitor® 10mg chewable tablets expires at 23.59pm on Friday 9 September 2022. After this date, any prescriptions for Lipitor® 10mg chewable tablets must be
Read morePSNC has been very saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty the Queen. At this time of national mourning, we join the rest of the country in sending our thoughts and condolences to the Royal Family. The post Her Majesty The Queen appeared first on PSNC Website.
Read moreDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Estradiol (Estraderm MX®) 25micrograms/24hours and 100micrograms/24hours transdermal patches. MSN/2022/076 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue 8th September 2022 Estradiol (Estraderm MX®) 25micrograms/24hours transdermal patches are out of stock until w/c 12th September 2022. Intermittent supply issues are subsequently expected until
Read moreIn response to a significant ongoing disruption to the supply of Estraderm MX® 25mcg and 100mcg patches, two new Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) have been issued by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Effective today, 8 September 2022, SSP035 and SSP036 provides that for every Estraderm MX® 25mcg or 100mcg patch originally prescribed, one Evorel® 25mcg patch
Read moreNHS England has announced a financial incentive to prioritise the COVID-19 vaccination of care home residents in both older adult care homes and non-older adult care homes. The incentive is open to all commissioned providers including commissioned community pharmacy contractors. In a system letter (18th August 2022), and in line with the final JCVI guidance,
Read moreNHS England have approved an updated patient group direction (PGD) for use by community pharmacy contractors during the current flu vaccination season. The updated PGD (version 11) is now available to download from their website. Download the NHS Flu Vaccination PGD Further information on the service, guidance and resources can be found via our Flu Vaccination
Read morePSNC has begun work to engage with the new Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, welcoming them to their roles and ensuring they are aware of the immense value of the community pharmacy sector. Liz Truss, MP for South West Norfolk, was formally appointed as Prime Minister by HM the
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