As announced in the NHS Primary Care bulletin (published 19 September 2024), from 1 January 2025, GP practices will be able to order the sub dermal contraceptive implant (Nexplanon® 68mg implant) directly from their suppliers and claim back the cost. This will mean that patients do not have to go to the pharmacy to pick
Read moreDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Nicorandil 10mg tablets. MSN/2024/096 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue: 19th September 2024 There are limited supplies of nicorandil 10mg tablets until 30th September 2024. Nicorandil 20mg tablets remain available and can support increased demand. Alternative treatments for angina
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 (19/09/2024) announced the following list of price concessions for September 2024: Drug Pack size Price concession Amiloride 5mg tablets 28 £15.94 Benzoyl peroxide 5% / Clindamycin 1% gel 30
Read moreMHRA Class 3 Medicines Recall: Eldepryl 5mg Tablets (Orion Pharma (UK) Ltd) Drug alert number: EL(24)A/42 Date issued: 18 September 2024 The Medicines and Health products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a class 3 medicines defect information notice for: Eldepryl 5mg Tablets (Orion Pharma (UK) Ltd) Company name: Orion Pharma (UK) Ltd Product name: Eldepryl
Read moreDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Isosorbide mononitrate 60mg modified-release tablets and capsules. MSN/2024/092 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue: 17th September 2024 Trandolapril 2mg and 4mg capsules are out of stock with an anticipated re-supply date of late December 2024. Other angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
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 (17/09/2024) announced the following list of price concessions for September 2024: Drug Pack size Price concession Benzydamine 0.15% mouthwash sugar free 300 £4.51 Clomipramine 50mg capsules 28 £7.99 Clotrimazole
Read moreThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that sufficient stock of Quetiapine tablets is now available to meet normal demand. As a result the following Serious Shortage Protocols, will expire at 23.59pm on Friday 13 September 2024. After this date, any prescriptions for Quetiapine tablets must be dispensed in accordance with the prescription,
Read moreCommunity Pharmacy England met with 45 MPs and parliamentary staff at the Houses of Parliament earlier this week (Tuesday 10th September 2024) to discuss the critical pressures on community pharmacies and their important role in local healthcare. During the busy event, MPs were shown how residents in their constituencies benefit from pharmacy services including Pharmacy
Read moreBoth the huge potential for expanding the clinical role of pharmacists and a growing concern for community pharmacy’s resources have been recognised in an independent investigation into the NHS. The final report of Lord Darzi’s review of the NHS in England, commissioned by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has concluded that
Read moreMHRA Class 3 Medicines Recall: Evorel Sequi (Theramex HQ UK Ltd) Drug alert number: EL (24)A/41 Date issued: 12 September 2024 The Medicines and Health products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a class 3 medicines defect information notice for: Evorel Sequi (Theramex HQ UK Ltd) Company name:Theramex HQ UK Ltd Product name: Evorel Sequi, PL 49105/0010
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