This week, the Government confirmed that it is introducing Hub and Spoke dispensing Model 1 and changes to the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 will be made in the coming weeks. In 2022, DHSC consulted for a second time on Hub and Spoke dispensing between community pharmacy businesses. They proposed two models: Model 1, where the medicines are returned [...]
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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 (28/03/2025) announced the following list of price concessions for March 2025: Drug Pack size Price concession Buprenorphine 8mg sublingual tablets sugar free 7 £6.39 Calcium and Ergocalciferol tablets [...]
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Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Apraclonidine (Iopidine®) 5mg/ml (0.5%) eye drops. MSN/2025/018 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue: 27th March 2025 Apraclonidine (Iopidine®) 5mg/ml (0.5%) eye drops are out of stock until early September 2025. Limited supplies of parallel imported apraclonidine (Iopidine®) 5mg/ml (0.5%) [...]
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Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Levofloxacin 250mg and 500mg tablets MSN/2025/017 Tier 2 medium impact Date of issue: 27th March 2025 Levofloxacin 250mg tablets are in limited supply until late April 2025 Levofloxacin 500mg tablets are in limited supply until late May 2025. Alternative antibiotics remain [...]
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NHS and Care Volunteer Responders (NHSCVR) is a large-scale, NHS-approved volunteering programme supporting healthcare teams across England. This free service is delivered by Royal Voluntary Service and GoodSAM on behalf of NHS England. Volunteers work alongside healthcare professionals offering vital non-clinical support to help streamline operations and improve both staff and patient experiences. NHSCVR can [...]
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