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Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Grepid 75 mg film coated tablets (Kent Pharma Livery) Drug alert number: EL (24)A/24 Date issued: 24 June 2024 The Medicines and Health products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a class 4 medicines defect information notice for: Grepid 75 mg film coated tablets (Kent Pharma Livery) Company name: PHARMATHEN S.A. Product name: [...]

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Class 3 Medicines Recall: Atomoxetine 10mg, 18mg, 25mg, 40mg Capsules (Neuraxpharm UK Ltd) Drug alert number: EL (24)A/19 Date issued: 5 June 2024 The Medicines and Health products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a class 3 medicines recall for: Atomoxetine 10mg, 18mg, 25mg, 40mg Capsules (Neuraxpharm UK Ltd) Company name: Neuraxpharm UK Ltd Product name: Atomoxetine [...]

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Following representations from Community Pharmacy England, the Department of Health of Social Care (DHSC) has re-determined the special container status of Drospirenone (Slynd®) 4mg tablets. From 1 June 2024, Drospirenone (Slynd®) 4mg tablets were re-classified as a special container at sub-pack level (sub-pack of 28) as they meet the relevant criteria as set out in Part II [...]

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A recent report published by Healthwatch England highlights that the cost of living pressures are affecting people’s ability to afford prescription and over-the-counter medicines.  Freedom of Information data from 2021, found that over a million people could have saved money through NHS prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs). Therefore, Healthwatch England is calling for improvements to NHS [...]

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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 June 2024. Key g Special container – This product is a special container and should be dispensed in its complete original pack size. n Item requiring reconstitution [...]

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