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Pharmacy owners are reminded that the NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Service for the autumn/winter campaign ends on 31st January 2026. 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 [...]

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Eaststone Limited is initiating a recall of all batches of quetiapine oral suspension products due to a potential risk of overdose, which could have consequences for the safety of patients. This alert is for action by: ​primary and secondary care, specifically those involved in pharmacy services, including dispensing general practices and those involved in the prescribing for mental health conditions. This is [...]

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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a Drug Safety Alert regarding Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists and dual GLP-1/glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor agonists. The product information for all GLP-1 receptor agonists and dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonists (dulaglutide, exenatide, liraglutide, semaglutide and tirzepatide) has been further updated to highlight the potential [...]

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The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) produces a quarterly newsletter called “Hints & Tips for dispensing contractors”. The latest edition (Issue 62) contains some useful information and advice on: New address for end of month batch submissions Pharmacy Quality Scheme: Declaration window opens in Manage Your Service on 2 February 2026 Pharmacy Quality Scheme: Antimicrobial [...]

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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (29/01/2026) confirmed the following list of price concessions for January 2026: Drug Pack size Price concession Aspirin 75mg tablets 28 £2.95 Chloramphenicol 0.5% eye drops 10 £2.75 Cimetidine 400mg tablets 60 £5.58 Co-codamol 30mg/500mg capsules 100 £5.68 Diclofenac sodium 50mg gastro-resistant tablets 28 £6.86 Glycerol [...]

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