On the eve of the start of the Pharmacy First service, we know pharmacy teams across the country are continuing to work hard to be ready to provide the service. We have been responding to lots of your questions on the service, with the most frequently asked being added to our Pharmacy First FAQ webpage. [...]
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Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Pantoprazole 40 mg gastro-resistant tablets (Cadila Pharmaceuticals (UK) Limited) Drug alert number: EL (24)A/03 Date issued: 30 January 2024 The Medicines and Health products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a class 4 medicines defect information notice for: Pantoprazole 40 mg gastro-resistant tablets (Cadila Pharmaceuticals (UK) Limited) Company name: Cadila Pharmaceuticals [...]
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As reported previously, in a new feature for the NHS App, patients are able to view their EPS prescribed items. The app will show the items prescribed, the prescription type (repeat or one-off) and who the prescriber is. Piloting NHS England’s Transformation Directorate piloted this new feature in Yorkshire. The results were positive, supporting a [...]
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Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Methadone 5mg tablets. MSN/2024/011 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue 29th January 2024 Methadone 5mg tablets are out of stock until late May 2024. Supplies will remain available in hospitals throughout this period. Methadone 1mg/ml oral solution (with/without sugar) [...]
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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 February 2024. 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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