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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed the Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP087) for Ramipril 1.25mg capsules will expire at 23:59pm Friday 30th October 2026. After this date, any prescriptions for Ramipril 1.25mg capsules must be dispensed in accordance with the prescription. Top tips for SSP claims Where available, use the claim amend [...]

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7 new products have been added to the ‘Drugs for which Discount is Not Deducted’ (DND) list from 1 November 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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The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) produces a quarterly newsletter called “Hints & Tips”. The latest edition (Issue 64) contains some useful information and advice on: 2026 Community Pharmacy Workforce Survey: submit your workforce data by 14 November 2026 2026/27 Pharmacy Quality Scheme: Palliative and End of Life Care questionnaire now open 2026/27 Pharmacy Quality [...]

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MHRA Class 2 Medicines Recall: Lercanidipine Hydrochloride 10mg Film-Coated Tablets (Accord-UK Ltd). Drug alert number: EL(26)A/45 Date issued: 29 October 2026 Accord-UK Ltd is recalling one batch of Lercanidipine Hydrochloride 10mg Tablets due to a packaging mix-up involving the incorrect strength. DMRC reference number: DMRC-41285957 Company name: Accord-UK Ltd Medicine Details Lercanidipine Hydrochloride 10mg Film-Coated Tablets [...]

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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (29/10/2026) confirmed the following list of price concessions for October 2026: Please note: Community Pharmacy England has submitted price concession applications for a number of other medicines affected by pricing issues this month. We will issue further updates as soon as we hear back from [...]

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