Pharmacy contractors should note a number of changes that have been made to different SSPs. SSP Extensions SSP029 for Sandrena® 0.5mg and 1mg gel sachets – restriction has been extended to 28 February 2023. It was previously set to expire on 27 January 2023. SSP030 for Sandrena® 0.5mg and 1mg gel sachets – substitution has been extended [...]
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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 February 2023. Key g Special container – This product is a special container and should be dispensed in its complete original pack size. n Item [...]
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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (26/01/2023) granted the following list of price concessions for January 2023. Drug Pack Size Price concession Amoxicillin 125mg/5ml oral suspension 100 £5.01 Brimonidine 0.2% eye drops 5 £4.60 Calcipotriol 0.005% / Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% ointment 30 £12.53 Cefalexin 250mg tablets 28 £3.25 Clarithromycin 250mg/5ml oral [...]
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A new Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Drug Safety Update (Vol 16 Issue 6 January 2023) has been published and includes articles on: Xaqua (metolazone) 5mg tablets: exercise caution when switching patients between metolazone preparations Topical testosterone (Testogel): risk of harm to children following accidental exposure Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration Systems: report [...]
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At Parliamentary Health Questions yesterday, the Conservative MP for Eastleigh, Paul Holmes, asked what actions the Government is taking to reverse the current worrying trend of pharmacy closures. This followed a meeting between Mr Holmes, his local LPC and PSNC last year, followed by further PSNC briefings to him and his team. In response, the Parliamentary [...]
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