Yearly Archives: 2023

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Atomoxetine 40mg and 60mg capsules. MSN/2023/068 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue 21st July 2023 Atomoxetine 40mg and 60mg capsules will be out of stock from late July 2023 until September 2023 Other strengths and formulations of atomoxetine remain [...]

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Community Pharmacy England has submitted a full and detailed written response to the Health and Social Care Select Committee’s pharmacy inquiry. The Committee is expected to hold oral evidence sessions when Parliament returns in the Autumn. The commencement of this inquiry follows on from those held on other primary care sectors, including Dentistry and General [...]

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Community Pharmacy England met in Leeds for a full Committee Meeting on 12th and 13th July 2023. Committee Members spent time considering urgent matters such as pharmacy pressures and the ongoing Primary Care Access Plan negotiations, with valuable input from sector polls and LPC leaders. The packed two-day meeting agenda included time to consider both [...]

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CLMR number: CLMR (23)A/05 Date issued: 19 July 2023 The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a company-led medicines recall for: Diltiazem HCl 2% Cream [unlicensed medicine] – Quantum Pharmaceutical MDR Number: MDR 023-07/23 Company name: Quantum Pharmaceutical Product name: Diltiazem HCl 2% Cream [unlicensed medicine] Lot number/expiry Product name Batch number [...]

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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 (18/07/2023) announced the following list of price concessions for July 2023: Drug Pack size Price concession Atorvastatin 40mg tablets 28 £2.25 Chloramphenicol 1% eye ointment 4 £5.18 Clarithromycin [...]

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