The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (28/04/2023) granted the following final list of price concessions for April 2023: Drug Pack size Price concession Amoxicillin 125mg/5ml oral suspension 100 £3.46 Amoxicillin 125mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free 100 £3.29 Baclofen 5mg/5ml oral solution sugar free 300 £5.99 Benzoyl peroxide 5% / Clindamycin 1%
Read moreThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) determined that from February 2023 onwards, Transitional Payments would be set to zero. This is reflected in the February Schedule of Payments received by contractors this month. In discussions with DHSC PSNC had rejected the change to the Transitional Payments, on the grounds that any further reductions
Read moreDuring March 2023, eighty pharmacies in South West London supported people over the age of 65 by providing information, support and referrals to winter related programmes such as winter warmth, prevention of falls, social and activity groups and frailty support services. The eighty pharmacies made 9,922 interventions through the Winter Fit service. Winter Fit was
Read moreThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England (NHSE) have announced a new approach to the supply of COVID-19 antivirals to patients living in the community. Ministers have decided that this will follow the business as usual approach to medicines supply, with prescribers in general practices being asked to prescribe the medicines
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 2023. Key g Special container – This product is a special container and should be dispensed in its complete original pack size. n Item
Read moreA new Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Drug Safety Update (Vol 16 Issue 9 April 2023) has been published and includes articles on: Isotretinoin (Roaccutane▼): new safety measures to be introduced in the coming months. Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors: new measures to reduce risks of major cardiovascular eventss, malignancy, venous thromboembolism, serious infections
Read moreIn today’s session of Prime Minister’s questions, Sir George Howarth MP dedicated his question to the issue of pharmacy closures and the need for Government to do more to support the sector, including commissioning a fully funded Pharmacy First service. Sir George is a strong supporter of community pharmacies and has attended several recent pharmacy-focussed
Read moreClass 4 Medicines Defect Information: Beconase Hayfever Nasal Spray (Omega Pharma Ltd) Drug alert number: EL (23)A/15 Date issued: 26 April 2023 The Medicines and Health products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a class 4 medicines defect information notice for: Product name:Beconase Hayfever Nasal Spray, PL 02855/0064 (Omega Pharma Ltd) SNOMED Code:2945411000001101 Batch No Expiry
Read moreThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (25/04/2023) granted the following list of price concessions for April 2023: Drug Pack size Price concession Buprenorphine 8mg sublingual tablets sugar free 7 £4.41 Calcipotriol 0.005% / Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% ointment 30 £9.23 Carbocisteine 375mg capsules 120 £7.24 Chloramphenicol 1% eye ointment 4 £5.20 Chlorpromazine
Read moreDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Oxybutynin 5mg modified-release tablets. MSN/2023/048 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue 24th April 2023 Oxybutynin 5mg modified-release tablets are out of stock until w/c 1st May 2023. Oxybutynin immediate release formulations (tablets and liquid) remain available and can support
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