In response to a significant ongoing disruption to the supply of Utrogestan 100mg capsules, a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) has been issued by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Effective today, 19 May 2023, SSP056 enables community pharmacists in the UK to supply patients with no more than two months’ worth of supply of Utrogestan
Read moreDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Glucagon 1mg powder for injection kit (GlucaGen®) . MSN/2023/051 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue 18th May 2023 There are two glucagon preparations available – GlucaGen® (1mg powder for injection kit) and Ogluo® (0.5mg and 1mg pre-filled auto-injector pens).
Read moreThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (18/05/2023) granted the following initial list of price concessions for May 2023: Drug Pack size Price concession Amisulpride 100mg tablets 60 £19.60 Amisulpride 50mg tablets 60 £12.34 Benzoyl peroxide 5% / Clindamycin 1% gel 30 £11.45 Benzoyl peroxide 5% / Clindamycin 1% gel 60 £22.90 Bicalutamide
Read moreNHS England (NHSE) has announced from 1st June 2023, in a change from the previous Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) service specification, claims for payment should be submitted within one month of, and no later than three months from the claim period for the chargeable activity provided. The change normalises the grace period for service
Read moreContractors (including head office staff) and community pharmacists are reminded about the invitation to participate in an interview to share their views on the Quality Payments Scheme (QPS) (the previous name for the Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS)) and the PQS. ICF (an independent research consultancy) and the University of Manchester are carrying out the evaluation.
Read moreFollowing the Government announcement of a significant investment into community pharmacies, we will be holding a webinar at 7pm on Monday 22nd May to explain to pharmacy owners what will happen next and to hear your views. This week Government announced a £645m investment into community pharmacies to support both some existing services and to
Read moreThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England have published a letter to community pharmacy owners updating them on the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) arrangements. The letter brings together updates on services, funding and the imposition of regulatory changes in this financial year as previously announced. Read the DHSC and NHS
Read moreThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that sufficient stock of the following products are now available to meet normal demand: Sandrena® 0.5mg gel sachets Sandrena® 1mg gel sachets Lipitor® 10mg chewable tablets Phenoxymethylpenicillin 125mg/5ml oral solution Phenoxymethylpenicillin 125mg/5ml oral solution sugar free Phenoxymethylpenicillin 250mg/5ml oral solution Phenoxymethylpenicillin 250mg/5ml oral solution sugar free
Read moreCommunity pharmacies have had further backing from MPs, Peers and others following the announcement of the Government and NHS plans to expand their roles this week. As Secretary of State for Health Steve Barclay announced the plans to invest £645m in the sector in Parliament on Tuesday, he praised the clinical expertise in the sector
Read moreChlorphenamine 2mg/5ml oral solution (150ml) was inadvertently omitted from PSNC’s final price concession update for April published on 28th April 2023. Drug Pack size Price concession Chlorphenamine 2mg/5ml oral solution 150 £3.34 All prescriptions submitted as dispensed in April 2023 will be reimbursed at £3.34 and not as printed in the Drug Tariff for April 2023.
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