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In a media release issued today, DHSC and NHS England have formally announced the final choice of the five new prescribing clinical pathways which will be added to the Pharmacy First service this autumn. They are: Acute otitis externa – for adults aged 18 years and over Seasonal allergic rhinitis – for children aged 4-11 [...]

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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for: Lansoprazole 15mg and 30mg orodispersible tablets. MSN/2026/044 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue: 7 September 2026 Lansoprazole 15mg and 30mg orodispersible tablets are in limited supply until early January 2027. Lansoprazole 15mg and 30mg gastro-resistant capsules remain available [...]

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In response to a significant ongoing disruption to the supply of Lansoprazole 15mg orodispersible tablets and Lansoprazole 30mg orodispersible tablets, two Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) have been issued by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Effective today 09 September 2026,  SSP088 and SSP089 provides that where supplies are available, but the prescription is [...]

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Community Pharmacy England urges policymakers to provide a strong national framework and sustainable funding for community pharmacy at a meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Pharmacy yesterday. At the meeting of Parliamentarians, Government officials and pharmacy leaders, Chief Executive Janet Morrison highlighted the important role pharmacies can play in supporting the ambitions of [...]

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Following representations made by Community Pharmacy England on behalf of community pharmacy owners, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has redetermined August 2026 reimbursement prices for the following products to reflect an increase in their NHS list prices. To avoid pharmacy owners dispensing these products at a loss, DHSC has agreed to grant [...]

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