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Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Megestrol (Megace®) 160mg tablets MSN/2025/016 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue: 25/03/2025 Megestrol (Megace®) 160mg tablets are out of stock until mid-April 2025. Medroxyprogesterone (Provera®) 200mg and 400mg tablets remain available and can support an increase in demand. Medroxyprogesterone [...]

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Pharmacy owners are reminded that the NHS Flu Vaccination Service ends on 31st March 2025. Pharmacy teams should not administer any further vaccinations under this service after this date. Pharmacy owners are reminded to ensure they have submitted their claims for payment for the service. These should be submitted within one month of, and no [...]

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The Cybersecurity Unit of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched a survey to understand the cybersecurity needs of pharmacy teams and other primary care sectors. The survey explores current IT and security arrangements and the type of cybersecurity support pharmacy teams would find most useful. It takes just 5–10 minutes to [...]

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The Cybersecurity Unit of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched a survey to understand the cybersecurity needs of pharmacy teams and other primary care sectors. The survey explores current IT and security arrangements and the type of cybersecurity support pharmacy teams would find most useful. It takes just 5–10 minutes to [...]

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The Government has yet to conclude consideration of any increases to prescription charges and prescription pre-payment certificates (PPCs) for 2025/26. The current charges will therefore roll over into April 2025. Community Pharmacy England will update community pharmacy teams as soon as any changes are announced by Ministers, including details of when they will be implemented. [...]

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