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HRT shortages: Government issues 10 more SSPs

Pharmacists given more powers to make substitutions – but calls for a longer term solution persist.

23 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Javid meets pharmacists to discuss HRT shortages

Health secretary meets with sector representatives to address HRT supply problems.

06 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Javid: New tsar will tackle HRT drug shortages

New role will be modelled on Covid vaccine taskforce chair, says health secretary.

25 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Hampshire MP says HRT has run out 'completely' in constituency

Caroline Nokes MP says local pharmacies have run out of HRT gel.

22 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacists urged to respond to drug shortages survey

Pharmacists have one day left to respond to a study on the impact of medicines shortages on pharmacies.

29 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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IEFS launched to handle emergency medicines deliveries

Medicines at risk of shortage can be transported to the UK within days through a new international transport system

03 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Use of drug shortage protocols rising rapidly, FOI data reveals

Exclusive: The use of SSPs is rising rapidly according to data released under the Freedom of Information Act. 

28 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Guidance on reporting medicines shortages updated

New guidance clarifies the obligations on suppliers in Regulation 28 and 29 of the Health Service Products Regulations 2018.

23 Apr 2021 , 1 Min Article

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NI 'faces drug shortages under Brexit protocol'

The NPA warns Michael Gove that Northern Ireland could face drug shortages if it continues complying with EU regulations.

02 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Drug companies 'in constant emergency' due to Brexit uncertainty

A representative for UK drug manufacturers has told MPs that Brexit negotiators must reach a deal to prevent supply chain chaos. 

30 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Brexit drug stockpiles running out due to Covid-19

Medicines stockpiled by in preparation for a no deal Brexit are running out due to the pandemic, the pharmaceutical industry has warned.

09 Jun 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Salazopyrin out of stock until June 1

Salazopyrin (sulfasalazine) 500mg suppositories are out of stock until the week beginning June 1.

13 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Paracetamol hit by coronavirus price hikes

Pharmacy contractors are reporting that wholesaler prices for paracetamol have risen substantially in recent weeks.

10 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Insight: Keep calm and carry on during COVID-19

A contractor shares their experiences of dealing with the unpredictable coronavirus outbreak, from a run on hand sanitiser to wholesaler price hikes.

10 Mar 2020 , 2 Min Article

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BGMA chief defends generics price concession system

BGMA director general Warwick Smith has defended the concessionary drug price system.

17 Feb 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Two HRT products back in stock on Friday

Evorel's manufacturer said two of the products in the HRT range will be available in pharmacies from February 14.

 

11 Feb 2020 , 1 Min Article

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