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Following representations from Community Pharmacy England, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has re-determined that the following products will be granted special container status from 1 September 2026. Generic drug name (dm+d descriptor) Brand and/or manufacturer Pack Size Special container Ethinylestradiol 20microgram / Desogestrel 150microgram tablets Bimizza® 150microgram/20microgram tablets (Morningside Healthcare Ltd) 63 tablet [...]

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Pharmacy owners are reminded that the changes to the Hypertension Case-Finding Service (HCFS), come into effect in a week’s time on Thursday 3rd September 2026. This follows the publication of the updated service specification earlier this month. We recommend that all pharmacy owners providing the service read the updated service specification and the summary of changes [...]

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Pharmacy owners are reminded that the changes to the Hypertension Case-Finding Service (HCFS), come into effect in a week’s time on Thursday 3rd September 2026. This follows the publication of the updated service specification earlier this month. We recommend that all pharmacy owners providing the service read the updated service specification and the summary of changes [...]

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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for: Venlafaxine 75mg immediate-release tablets. MSN/2026/040 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue: 26 August 2026 Venlafaxine 75mg immediate release (IR) tablets are out of stock until November 2026 Venlafaxine 150mg modified release (MR) capsules remain available and can support [...]

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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for: Venlafaxine 75mg immediate-release tablets. MSN/2026/040 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue: 26 August 2026 Venlafaxine 75mg immediate release (IR) tablets are out of stock until November 2026 Venlafaxine 150mg modified release (MR) capsules remain available and can support [...]

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