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SSP for Combisal®125mcg/25mcg inhalers extended

Update 28/09/2022 – The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has provided an update on the Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for Combisal®125mcg/25mcg inhalers (SSP034). SSP034 for Combisal®125mcg/25mcg inhalers was previously expected to expire on 28 September 2022 but the end date has been further extended to Friday 7 October 2022. Update 19/08/2022 – The [...]

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CEO Blog: July 2022

In a new update to the sector, PSNC’s CEO, Janet Morrison, talks about some of the very serious challenges that she has seen facing community pharmacies in England, and the urgent need to put the sector on a sustainable footing. As the NHS continues to struggle, Janet recognises the incredible efforts of pharmacy teams who are operating well-beyond capacity to continue [...]

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Magnesium glycerophosphate 97.2mg (4mmol) chewable tablets reclassified as a special container

Following representations from PSNC, the Department of Health of Social Care (DHSC) has re-determined the special container status of a Magnesium glycerophosphate (magnesium 97.2mg (4mmol)) chewable tablets. From August 2022, this product has been added to Part VIII of the Drug Tariff with special container status as it meets the relevant criteria as set out [...]

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Get ready for the 2022 Workforce Survey

The 2022 Community Pharmacy Workforce Survey will take place in the autumn and all pharmacy contractors will be asked to submit data to support workforce planning for the sector. The survey was first undertaken in 2017 and it was repeated last year. Recognising the recruitment challenges that contractors are facing, from this year, the survey [...]

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Drug Tariff Watch – August 2022

The Drug Tariff Preface published monthly lists additions, deletions and other changes to products listed in the Drug Tariff. Below is a summary of the changes coming into effect from 1 August 2022. Key g Special container – This product is a special container and should be dispensed in its complete original pack size. § [...]

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