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- 13TH DECEMBER 2023
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Clobazam 5mg/5ml and 10mg/5ml oral suspension (Atnahs Pharma UK Limited)
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Clobazam 5mg/5ml and 10mg/5ml oral suspension (Atnahs Pharma UK Limited) Drug alert number: EL(23)A/43 Date issued: 13 December 2023 The Medicines and Health products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a class 4 medicines defect information notice for: Clobazam 5mg/5ml and 10mg/5ml oral suspension (Atnahs Pharma UK Limited) Company name: Atnahs
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- 11TH DECEMBER 2023
National Patient Safety Alert: Potential for inappropriate dosing of insulin when switching insulin degludec (Tresiba®) products
National Patient Safety Alert: Potential for inappropriate dosing of insulin when switching insulin degludec (Tresiba®) products National Patient Safety Alert Reference Number: NatPSA/2023/016/DHSC Date issued: 8th December 2023 Brief description of the problem A Medicine Supply Notification issued on 24 May 2023, detailed a shortage of Tresiba® (insulin degludec) FlexTouch® 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml
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- Community Pharmacy England News
- 8TH DECEMBER 2023
Expiry of SSP057 Estradot® 100mcg patches
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that sufficient stock of Estradot® 100mcg patches are now available to meet normal demand. As a result the Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP), SSP057 Estradot® 100mcg patches at 23.59pm on Friday 8 December 2023. After this date, any prescriptions for Estradot® 100mcg patches must be dispensed in accordance
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- Community Pharmacy England News
- 8TH DECEMBER 2023
National Patient Safety Alert: Potential contamination of some carbomer-containing lubricating eye products with Burkholderia cenocepacia – measures to reduce patient risk
National Patient Safety Alert: Potential contamination of some carbomer-containing lubricating eye products with Burkholderia cenocepacia – measures to reduce patient risk National Patient Safety Alert Reference Number: NatPSA/2023/01 Date issued: 7th December 2023 Brief description of the problem UKHSA is investigating an outbreak of Burkholderia cenocepacia involving individuals across the UK. This is an emerging
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- Community Pharmacy England News
- 7TH DECEMBER 2023
Consultation on pharmacy supervision opens
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has opened a consultation on proposals to update legislation around the supervision of activities by a pharmacist in a pharmacy. The consultation sets out proposals to amend the Medicines Act 1968 and The Human Medicines Regulations 2012, which would allow: pharmacists to authorise (not directly supervise) pharmacy technicians to carry out, or supervise
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- 6TH DECEMBER 2023
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Tramadol Hydrochloride 50mg capsules (Strandhaven Ltd t/a Somex Pharma Ltd)
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Tramadol Hydrochloride 50mg capsules (Strandhaven Ltd t/a Somex Pharma Ltd) Drug alert number: EL(23)A/41 Date issued: 06 December 2023 The Medicines and Health products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a class 4 medicines defect information notice for: Tramadol Hydrochloride 50mg capsules (Somex Pharma Ltd) Company name: Strandhaven Ltd t/a Somex
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- 6TH DECEMBER 2023
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Clarithromycin 250mg and 500mg tablets (Strandhaven Ltd t/a Somex Pharma Ltd)
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Clarithromycin 250mg and 500mg tablets (Strandhaven Ltd t/a Somex Pharma Ltd) Drug alert number: EL(23)A/42 Date issued: 06 December 2023 The Medicines and Health products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a class 4 medicines defect information notice for: Clarithromycin 250mg and 500mg tablets (Strandhaven Ltd t/a Somex Pharma Ltd) Company
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- 6TH DECEMBER 2023
Medicine Supply Notification: Propantheline bromide (Pro-Banthine® ) 15mg tablets
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Propantheline bromide (Pro-Banthine®) 15mg tablets. MSN/2023/113 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue 5th December 2023 Propantheline 15mg tablets are out of stock until early April 2024 Alternative oral antimuscarinic agents remain available. Where these are not suitable, unlicensed supplies
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- 6TH DECEMBER 2023
Medicine Supply Notification: Diazepam 2mg/5ml oral solution sugar free
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Diazepam 2mg/5ml oral solution sugar free. MSN/2023/112 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue 5th December 2023 Diazepam 2mg/5ml oral solution sugar free is out of stock until February 2024. Diazepam 2mg/5ml oral suspension is not currently marketed in the
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- 4TH DECEMBER 2023
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Caramet 25/100mg CR Tablets (Teva UK Limited)
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Caramet 25/100mg CR Tablets (Teva UK Limited) Drug alert number:EL(23)A/40 Date issued: 04 December 2023 The Medicines and Health products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a class 4 medicines defect information notice for: Caramet 25/100mg CR Tablets (Teva UK Limited) Company name:Teva UK Limited Product name: Caramet 25/100mg CR Tablets
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- Community Pharmacy England News

Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Clobazam 5mg/5ml and 10mg/5ml oral suspension (Atnahs Pharma UK Limited)

National Patient Safety Alert: Potential for inappropriate dosing of insulin when switching insulin degludec (Tresiba®) products

Expiry of SSP057 Estradot® 100mcg patches

National Patient Safety Alert: Potential contamination of some carbomer-containing lubricating eye products with Burkholderia cenocepacia – measures to reduce patient risk

Consultation on pharmacy supervision opens

Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Tramadol Hydrochloride 50mg capsules (Strandhaven Ltd t/a Somex Pharma Ltd)

Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Clarithromycin 250mg and 500mg tablets (Strandhaven Ltd t/a Somex Pharma Ltd)

Medicine Supply Notification: Propantheline bromide (Pro-Banthine® ) 15mg tablets

Medicine Supply Notification: Diazepam 2mg/5ml oral solution sugar free

Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Caramet 25/100mg CR Tablets (Teva UK Limited)

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