Yearly Archives: 2023

Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Max Healthcare Paracetamol 500 mg Capsules (Max Remedies Ltd) Drug alert number:EL (23)A/37 Date issued: 27 September 2023 The Medicines and Health products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a class 4 medicines defect information notice for: Max Healthcare Paracetamol 500 mg Capsules (Max Remedies Ltd) Company name: Max Remedies Ltd [...]

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Following 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 (27/09/2023) announced the following list of price concessions for September 2023: Drug Pack size Price concession Atomoxetine 10mg capsules 28 £44.45 Atomoxetine 18mg capsules 28 £42.95 Atomoxetine 25mg [...]

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National Patient Safety Alert: Shortage of methylphenidate prolonged-release capsules and tablets, lisdexamfetamine capsules, and guanfacine prolonged-release tablets. National Patient Safety Alert Reference Number: NatPSA/2023/011/DHSC Date issued: 27th September 2023 Brief description of the problem There are supply disruptions affecting various strengths of the following medications which are licensed for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity [...]

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The October 2023 Drug Tariff has been updated to include a deadline for submission of any outstanding referred back prescriptions to the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) for payment. All prescriptions that have been referred-back must be completed and returned to the NHSBSA no later than 18 months from the date they are first sent [...]

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The 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 October 2023. Key g Special container – This product is a special container and should be dispensed in its complete original pack size. n Item [...]

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