Monthly Archives: August 2024

In response to a significant ongoing disruption to the supply of Cefalexin 500mg tablets, a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) has been issued by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Effective today 6 August 2024, SSP072 provides that for every Cefalexin 500mg tablet originally prescribed one Cefalexin 500mg capsule must be supplied. SSP072, authorised by the Secretary [...]

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Update 15/11/24 – The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has provided an update on the Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for Ramipril 2.5mg tablets (SSP071) was due to expire 15 November 2024 but has been further extended to Friday 29 November 2024. Community Pharmacy England’s in-house Drug Tariff and funding experts have created a [...]

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Protests and violent disorder are affecting some towns and cities across England and this may have an impact on the ability of community pharmacies to operate. If your pharmacy is in an area which is being affected by protests, follow any guidance being provided by the police or local government to protect yourself, staff, patients [...]

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MSD UK in agreement with the Medicines and Healthcare product Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced an extension to the shelf-life of of certain batches of Lagevrio® (molnupiravir) 200 mg hard capsules beyond the labelled expiry date by 6, 12 or 18 months. This extension is based on supportive stability data for Lagevrio® which has been [...]

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NHS England has funded the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) to offer further places on their Accuracy checking pharmacy technician (ACPT) programme for pharmacy technicians. The ACPT programme is a 3-12-month training and development programme available to pharmacy technicians, with employer support. The course is designed to support pharmacy technicians in meeting a range [...]

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