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Following representations from Community Pharmacy England, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has re-determined that the following products will be granted special container status from 1 February 2026. Generic drug name (dm+d descriptor) Brand and/or manufacturer Pack Size Special container Relugolix 120mg tablets Orgovyx® 120mg tablets (Accord-UK Ltd) 30 tablet Complete pack Salbutamol 2.5mg/2.5ml [...]

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Eaststone Limited is initiating a recall of all batches of quetiapine oral suspension products due to a potential risk of overdose, which could have consequences for the safety of patients. This alert is for action by: ​primary and secondary care, specifically those involved in pharmacy services, including dispensing general practices and those involved in the prescribing for mental health conditions. This is [...]

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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a Drug Safety Alert regarding Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists and dual GLP-1/glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor agonists. The product information for all GLP-1 receptor agonists and dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonists (dulaglutide, exenatide, liraglutide, semaglutide and tirzepatide) has been further updated to highlight the potential [...]

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The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) produces a quarterly newsletter called “Hints & Tips for dispensing contractors”. The latest edition (Issue 62) contains some useful information and advice on: New address for end of month batch submissions Pharmacy Quality Scheme: Declaration window opens in Manage Your Service on 2 February 2026 Pharmacy Quality Scheme: Antimicrobial [...]

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The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) has endorsed changes to the risk minimisation measures for isotretinoin, following a review of the impact of the measures implemented in 2023. We ask healthcare professionals to review these new measures and supporting materials and integrate them into their clinical practice. Second prescriber no longer required plus updated risk [...]

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