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Prescribing within the CPCF commences today

As part of negotiations on the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) arrangements for 2026/27, it was agreed that prescribing would be introduced into the CPCF as an extension of Pharmacy First and the Pharmacy Contraception Service from the autumn of 2026. DHSC and NHS England have now published all the documentation related to the addition [...]

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Updated Pharmacy First and PCS service specs published

Updated service specifications for Pharmacy First and the Pharmacy Contraception Service (PCS) have been published today (29th October 2026) by NHS England. With prescribing being added to both services, the specifications needed updating to incorporate that and we have worked with NHS England over the last few months to make and agree those amendments and [...]

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MHRA Class 2 Medicines Recall: Mynzepli 40 mg/mL solution for injection in pre-filled syringe (Advanz Pharma Limited)

MHRA Class 2 Medicines Recall: Mynzepli 40 mg/mL solution for injection in pre-filled syringe (Advanz Pharma Limited). Drug alert number: EL(26)A/44 Date issued: 29 October 2026 Advanz Pharma Limited are recalling specified batches of Mynzepli 40 mg/mL solution for injection in pre-filled syringe as a precautionary measure. DMRC reference number: DMRC-41252013 Company name: Advanz Pharma Limited [...]

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Pharmacy funding concerns remain after Budget announcements

Chancellor John Healey announced his Budget in Parliament today (28th October), setting out the Government’s spending plans for the coming financial year. In terms of health and social care, the Budget confirmed the establishment of a new National Care Service and announced a review of NHS productivity, aimed at helping staff to spend more time [...]

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MHRA Drug Safety Update: #MedSafetyWeek (2 to 8 November 2026)

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced that the annual #MedSafetyWeek campaign is taking place from 2 to 8 November 2026 to promote the importance of reporting side effects from medicines and medical device incidents. This year’s theme is ‘Side effects: don’t ignore them, report them!’ The Yellow Card scheme relies on [...]

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