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Cases of iatrogenic botulism have been reported following the therapeutic or cosmetic use of botulinum toxin containing products where the toxin’s effect extends beyond the area of treatment. Botulism caused by botulinum toxin is rare but can be life threatening. Symptoms can take up to four weeks to develop and may typically include difficulty breathing [...]

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Following representations made by Community Pharmacy England on behalf of community pharmacy owners, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has redetermined May and June 2026 reimbursement prices for the following products to reflect an increase in their NHS list prices. To avoid pharmacy owners dispensing these products at a loss, DHSC has agreed [...]

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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (02/07/2026) confirmed the following final list of price concessions for June 2026: Drug Pack size Price concession Mirtazapine 15mg orodispersible tablets 30 £2.34 Mirtazapine 30mg orodispersible tablets 30 £2.40 Mirtazapine 45mg orodispersible tablets 30 £2.25 To date, this takes the total number of price concessions granted [...]

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5 new products have been added to the ‘Drugs for which Discount is Not Deducted’ (DND) list from 1 July 2026. Community Pharmacy England, on behalf of pharmacy owners, applied to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) for these products to be added to the DND [...]

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MHRA Class 3 Medicines Recall: Flucloxacillin Capsules BP 500mg (Flamingo Pharma UK Ltd) Drug Alert Number: EL(26)A/32 Date issued: 30 June 2026 Flamingo Pharma UK Ltd have informed the MHRA that certain packs of Flucloxacillin Capsules BP 500mg contain the incorrect PIL. The affected packs contain the PIL for Amoxicillin 500mg Capsules instead of the PIL [...]

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