From June 2023, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has updated its definition of Hormone Replacement Therapy to include two more products to the list of HRT medicines covered by the new HRT prepayment certificate (HRT PPC). The new additions include: Tibolone 2.5mg tablets (Livial®) Prasterone 6.5mg pessaries (Intrarosa®) The June 2023 Drug Tariff (Part XVI)
Read moreHM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced plans to withdraw its occupational guidance regarding the employment status of Locum Pharmacists. Pharmacy owners (our members) should be aware that the HMRC’s Employment Status Manual (ESM) specific occupational guidance for Locum Pharmacists (ESM4270 and ESM2063) will be removed with effect from Friday 30th June 2023. Members should
Read moreEarlier this month Community Pharmacy England Chief Executive Janet Morrison hosted an evening webinar for pharmacy owners – our members. This was an opportunity to hear your views about the Government’s Primary Care Access Plan, and for Janet to talk to you as we started our negotiations on what the plan means for pharmacy. Janet gave an overview
Read morePSNC has today (30th May) become Community Pharmacy England, with a strengthened commitment to championing community pharmacies and engaging with the sector. Community pharmacies are under immense pressures and need a strong and powerful voice to represent them to Government and the NHS. We are that voice, and we are currently working hard through the
Read moreCommunity Pharmacy England has this week launched, with new branding designed to help community pharmacy to be taken even more seriously right up to the highest levels. The rebranding comes alongside a commitment to engaging better with and building stronger relationships with pharmacy owners – our members. Read the latest blog from Janet Morrison Responding
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 2023. Key g Special container – This product is a special container and should be dispensed in its complete original pack size. n Item
Read moreThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (26/05/2023) granted the following list of price concessions for May 2023: Drug Pack size Price concession Aciclovir 800mg tablets 35 £4.60 Amiloride 5mg tablets 28 £13.15 Bisacodyl 5mg gastro-resistant tablets 60 £4.45 Buprenorphine 8mg sublingual tablets sugar free 7 £4.40 Clarithromycin 125mg/5ml oral suspension 70 £4.20
Read moreNational Patient Safety Alert: Shortage of pyridostigmine 60mg tablets National Patient Safety Alert Reference Number: NatPSA/2023/006/DHSC Date issued: 24th May 2023 Brief description of the problem Pyridostigmine 60mg tablets are out of stock, resupply is expected week commencing 12 June 2023. There are three suppliers of pyridostigmine 60mg tablets: Viatris Teva Flynn Pharma The supply
Read moreDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Bromfenac (Yellox® ) 900 micrograms/ml eye drops. MSN/2023/054 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue 25th May 2023 Bromfenac (Yellox®) 900 micrograms/ml eye drops are out of stock until w/c 3 July 2023. Ketorolac trometamol 0.5% w/v eye drops remain
Read moreNHS England has published the template forms to be used when submitting applications and notifications for the new regulations that came into force today. Contractors are encouraged to review the updated briefing before completing a notification or application using the templates and sending to the ICB. NHS England – Pharmacy Manual – Pharmacy Template Forms.
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