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The MHRA has reviewed the warnings regarding addiction, dependence, withdrawal, and tolerance for gabapentin, pregabalin, benzodiazepines, and z-drugs. The findings (detailed in the Public Assessment Report) were that it was necessary to strengthen these warnings in the product information and on packaging to better inform healthcare professionals and patients of these known risks. Advice for [...]

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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 January 2026. Generic drug name (dm+d descriptor) Brand and/or manufacturer Pack Size Special container Elafibranor 80mg tablets Iqirvo® 80mg tablets (Ipsen Ltd) 30 tablet Complete pack Desmopressin 60microgram [...]

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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 January 2026. Generic drug name (dm+d descriptor) Brand and/or manufacturer Pack Size Special container Elafibranor 80mg tablets Iqirvo® 80mg tablets (Ipsen Ltd) 30 tablet Complete pack Desmopressin 60microgram [...]

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A new Category will be introduced to Part VIIIA of the Drug Tariff by Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) from March 2026. The change forms part of the actions set out in the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) settlement with the aim of improving the distribution of medicine margin. It was also part of [...]

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A new Category will be introduced to Part VIIIA of the Drug Tariff by Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) from March 2026. The change forms part of the actions set out in the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) settlement with the aim of improving the distribution of medicine margin. It was also part of [...]

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