Monthly Archives: July 2025

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for the following products: Humulin® I (insulin isophane human) 100units/ml suspension for injection 10ml vials Humulin® M3 (insulin isophane biphasic human 30/70) 100units/ml suspension for injection 10ml vials Humalog® Mix25 (insulin lispro biphasic 25/75) 100units/ml suspension for injection 10ml vials Humulin® [...]

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Following negotiations with NHS England, we have agreed to the introduction of a one-season trial of a new flu vaccination service for children aged 2-3 years. The service will be commissioned as an Advanced service and pharmacies that choose to provide the service will be able to commence vaccinating eligible children from 1st October 2025. [...]

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Community pharmacy teams are reminded of the importance of aligning with the EPS nomination principles and upholding patient choice at all times. EPS allows patients to nominate a preferred pharmacy where their prescriptions will be sent electronically for dispensing. This system is designed to offer convenience and flexibility—but it must be used responsibly. Key principles [...]

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Pharmacy owners are reminded of the benefits of regularly updating their NHS Profile Manager each quarter, ensuring their NHS website and Directory of Services (DoS) profile information remains current. Accurate DoS information is essential for other organisations making referrals to pharmacies and is a Terms of Service requirement. Up-to-date opening hours are crucial to prevent [...]

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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that sufficient stock of Venlafaxine 37.5mg modified-release tablets are now available to meet normal demand. As a result the Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP), SSP083 Venlafaxine 37.5mg modified-release tablets expires at 23.59pm on Tuesday 22nd July 2025. After this date, any prescriptions for Venlafaxine 37.5mg modified-release [...]

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