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Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Apraclonidine (Iopidine®) 5mg/ml (0.5%) eye drops.  MSN/2025/018 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue: 27th March 2025 Apraclonidine (Iopidine®) 5mg/ml (0.5%) eye drops are out of stock until early September 2025. Limited supplies of parallel imported apraclonidine (Iopidine®) 5mg/ml (0.5%) [...]

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Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Levofloxacin 250mg and 500mg tablets MSN/2025/017 Tier 2 medium impact Date of issue: 27th March 2025 Levofloxacin 250mg tablets are in limited supply until late April 2025 Levofloxacin 500mg tablets are in limited supply until late May 2025. Alternative antibiotics remain [...]

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NHS and Care Volunteer Responders (NHSCVR) is a large-scale, NHS-approved volunteering programme supporting healthcare teams across England. This free service is delivered by Royal Voluntary Service and GoodSAM on behalf of NHS England. Volunteers work alongside healthcare professionals offering vital non-clinical support to help streamline operations and improve both staff and patient experiences. NHSCVR can [...]

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A new Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Drug Safety Roundup March 2025 has been published and includes articles on: Prolonged-release opioids: Removal of indication for relief of post-operative pain Suzhou Surgicare disposable Hysteroscopy Sheath – Recall due to withdrawn CE certificate. DSI/2025/001 Letters and Recalls in February and March 2025 News Roundup – [...]

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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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