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NHS England announces funding uplifts for pharmacy trainees

NHS England has announced that the level of funding for each site employing a foundation trainee pharmacist starting in the 2026/27 training year (Summer and Autumn start windows) will increase to £28,196 per trainee. The previous funding level was £27,295. The increased payments will come into effect from 1st September 2026 and will be made automatically to [...]

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By buxtona|September 1st, 2026|Lexpos News, Workforce|Comments Off

Medicine Supply Notification: Edoxaban (Lixiana®) 15mg tablets

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for the following products: Edoxaban (Lixiana®) 15mg tablets MSN/2026/042 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue: 01/09/2026 Summary Edoxaban (Lixiana®) 15mg tablets are out of stock until mid-September 2026. Alternative direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) remain available and can support increased [...]

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By welbournes|September 1st, 2026|Lexpos News|Comments Off

Medicine Supply Notification: Methylprednisolone (Medrone®) 100mg tablets

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for the following products: Methylprednisolone (Medrone®) 100mg tablets MSN/2026/041 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue: 01/09/2026 Summary Methylprednisolone (Medrone®) 100mg tablets are out of stock until w/c 5 October 2026. Methylprednisolone 500mg and 1000mg powder for solution for injections [...]

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By welbournes|September 1st, 2026|Lexpos News|Comments Off

NHS flu vacs for pregnant women commence

As of today (1st September 2026), pregnant women can receive their NHS flu vaccinations from community pharmacies as the NHS flu programme commences ahead of winter. Pregnant women can get their flu jab at any stage of pregnancy and NHS promotional activity will be encouraging eligible women to get protected. Other eligible adult groups will [...]

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By buxtona|September 1st, 2026|Flu vac, Lexpos News|Comments Off

August 2026 Price Concessions 6th Update

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (28/08/2026) confirmed the following list of price concessions for August 2026: Please note: Community Pharmacy England has submitted price concession applications for other medicines affected by pricing issues this month. We will issue further updates as soon as we hear back from the Department. Drug Pack [...]

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By welbournes|August 28th, 2026|Lexpos News|Comments Off

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