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MHRA Class 3 Medicines Recall: MOVICOL Plain 13.7g powder for oral solution (Norgine Limited) Drug Alert Number: EL(26)A/41 Date issued: 5 October 2026 Norgine Limited is recalling specific batches of product as a precautionary measure due to some units containing the incorrect amounts of active ingredients. DMRC reference number:DMRC-40129134 Marketing Authorisation Holder: Norgine Limited Medicine Details [...]

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The first 2026/27 national health campaign starts today (Monday 5th October 2026). All pharmacies will need to participate in the campaign, which focuses on the expectation that pharmacy staff are treated with respect so they can undertake their professional practice safely, and in the best interest of both patients and the people working in our [...]

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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (02/10/2026) confirmed the following final list of price concessions for September 2026: Drug Pack size Price concession Alendronic acid 70mg tablets 4 £6.50 Allopurinol 100mg tablets 28 £0.86 Allopurinol 300mg tablets 28 £0.95 Amiodarone 200mg tablets 28 £4.76 Amoxicillin 125mg/5ml oral suspension 100 £1.39 Amoxicillin 125mg/5ml [...]

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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed the Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP060) for Creon® 10000 gastro-resistant capsules will expire at 23:59pm Friday 2nd October 2026 After this date, any prescriptions for Creon® 10000 gastro-resistant capsules must be dispensed in accordance with the prescription. Top tips for SSP claims Where available, use the [...]

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The data collection tool for the Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) clinical audit is now available on the NHSBSA’s Manage Your Service (MYS) portal. The clinical audit, developed with Community Pharmacy England, must be undertaken by pharmacies wanting to complete Domain 2 (Professional practice) of the PQS. The audit focuses on the quality of Pharmacy First [...]

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