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SSP for Competact extended until May 14

The DHSC has extended the serious shortage protocol for Competact 15mg/850mg tablets until May 14.

05 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA: Errors on batches of valproate packs

Some batches of Syonell 250mg and 500mg gastro-resistant tablets have product packaging information errors.

04 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Insight: Dispensing payment system is broken

Alexander Humphries recently asked at what point a script is dispensed – prompting strong feedback. Here he examines a broken system. 

30 Apr 2021 , 2 Min Article

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DH issues shortage protocol for HRT patches

The Department of Health and Social Care has said pharmacists may substitute Evorel and Estraderm for Estradot 75mcg patches.

29 Apr 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Community pharmacists 'should prescribe beyond minor ailments'

Community pharmacists could play a valuable role in prescribing for a wide range of common and long-term conditions, says the RPS. 

27 Apr 2021 , 1 Min Article

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RPS Wales issues pharmacy manifesto ahead of elections

The Welsh arm of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society has issued a pharmacy manifesto ahead of the May 6 elections.

26 Apr 2021 , 1 Min Article

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RPS Wales issues pharmacy manifesto ahead of elections

The Welsh arm of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society has issued a pharmacy manifesto ahead of the May 6 elections.

26 Apr 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Independent prescribing 'a game changer' for Scotland

Independent prescribing training for pharmacists will be a “game changer” for the NHS in Scotland, the sector negotiator has said. 

23 Apr 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Independent prescribing 'a game changer' for Scotland

Independent prescribing training for pharmacists will be a “game changer” for the NHS in Scotland, the sector negotiator has said. 

23 Apr 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 protocol 'already disrupting medicine supply'

Some medicines are already becoming unavailable in Northern Ireland because of the Brexit protocol, an industry spokesperson has said.

22 Apr 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Class 2 recall for Ennogen Pharma trimethoprim 200mg tablets

100mg tablets found in sealed packs of trimethoprim 200mg.

22 Apr 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Data on hospital medicines prescribed during Covid to be collected

Data on medicines prescribed and administered in hospitals will be collected as part of research into patients' Covid care.

20 Apr 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Data on hospital medicines prescribed during Covid to be collected

Data on medicines prescribed and administered in hospitals will be collected as part of research into patients' Covid care.

20 Apr 2021 , 1 Min Article

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ACBS sets out criteria for ONS to be listed in the Drug Tariff

Only 'standard' 125 and 200ml packs to be included in Tariff in the future - all other sizes to be de-listed.

20 Apr 2021 , 1 Min Article

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NICE to speed up access to new treatments

NICE is promising to speed up patients' access to the latest and most effective treatments as part of its new five-year strategy.

19 Apr 2021 , 1 Min Article

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