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MHRA Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Meropenem 1000 mg powder and solvent for solution for infusion (B. Braun Melsungen AG) Drug alert number: EL(26)A/39 Date issued: 23 September 2026 B. Braun Melsungen AG has notified the MHRA that errors have been identified in the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) included in some batches of Meropenem 1000 mg [...]

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NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has confirmed that the following 8 Eucerin® products will be granted upward retrospective pricing adjustments because the manufacturer did not update their product NHS list prices on the NHS dictionary of medicines and devices (dm+d) when the new list price changes took effect at the end of 2025.  Following checks [...]

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In response to a significant ongoing disruption to the supply of Lansoprazole 15mg orodispersible tablets and Lansoprazole 30mg orodispersible tablets, two Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) have been issued by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Effective today 09 September 2026,  SSP088 and SSP089 provides that where supplies are available, but the prescription is [...]

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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 August 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 to grant [...]

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MHRA Class 2 Medicines Recall: Fingolimod Zentiva 0.5 mg Capsules (Zentiva Pharma UK Limited) Drug alert number: EL(26)A/37 Date issued: 20 August 2026 Zentiva UK Pharma Limited are recalling one batch of Fingolimod Zentiva 0.5 mg Capsules (BN 4L01372H) as a precautionary measure due to a potential risk of contamination with metal particles. DMRC reference [...]

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