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Pharmacy supervision
Source: DHSC 7.12.23 DHSC is seeking views on proposals to modernise legislation governing the supervision of activities by a pharmacist in a pharmacy. This consultation closes at 11:59pm on 29...
Understanding Prescription Charges- Part 1
Part one focuses on understanding prescription charges taken by the practice compared with prescription charges deemed to have been taken by NHSBSA. This information is only relevant for English sites. Click here to read...
Understanding Prescription Charges- Part 2
In this article on the Drug Statements we will be dealing with Understanding which month the reimbursement and remuneration applies. It may be easier to download the statement from the...
Rationalising which patches to prescribe and dispense – Part 1
By Dr Philip Koopowitz- Dispex & Hexagon6 Buprenorphine patches come in different strengths and not all manufacturers produce all strengths. Many manufacturers provide dispensing doctor discounts, but only Aspire provide...
Endorsing reminder
Further endorsing guidance: FREE SOP; Preparation & Submission of FP34D Monthly Returns to NHSBSA (QC10)- members can login here. FREE NHSBSA & Dispex training sessions: Batch Submission and Switching &...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Strandhaven Ltd t/a Somex Pharma, Clarithromycin 250mg and 500mg film-coated tablets, EL (23)A/42
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 8.12.23 Strandhaven Limited t/a Somex Pharma has informed the MHRA regarding an error with the Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) that have been packed in the listed...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Strandhaven Ltd t/a Somex Pharma, Tramadol Hydrochloride 50mg Capsules, Hard, EL (23)A/41
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 8.12.23 Strandhaven Limited t/a Somex Pharma has informed the MHRA regarding an error with the Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) that have been packed in the listed...
Dispensing and the drive for environmental sustainability
By Dr Philip Koopowitz- Dispex & Hexagon6 Assessment of Combination Long-Acting Beta Agonists (LABAs) and Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS) Part 4 Click here to read in full.
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Strandhaven Ltd t/a Somex Pharma, Tramadol Hydrochloride 50mg Capsules, Hard, EL (23)A/41
Source: MHRA / gov.uk 6.12.23 Strandhaven Limited t/a Somex Pharma has informed the MHRA regarding an error with the Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) that have been packed in the listed...
Class 4 Medicines Notification: Teva UK Ltd., Caramet 25/100mg CR Tablets, EL(23)A/40
source: MHRA / Gov.uk 4.12.23 Teva UK Ltd. has informed the MHRA of a labelling error. This notification provides further advice on the safe use of the product. MDR number...
NEWS FLASH: Drug Supply Update-1st Dec
Drug Supply Page Dispex provides primary care focused updates on drug supply issues. Data is taken from the SPS website on a weekly basis. 4 new drugs added to the unavailable...
Pre-Christmas Deliveries
With Christmas just around the corner, please ensure you place your pre-Christmas orders as soon as possible. Dossettes: Please order your dispensary supplies by the 18th of December for a...