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Upcoming DRUM Deadline
Is your team ready?! As the deadline for your DRUM submission looms, please ensure all patients collecting prescriptions in December have a DRUMs form attached, if they haven’t already...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Atnahs Pharma UK Limited, Clobazam Atnahs 5mg/5ml and 10mg/5ml Oral Suspension, EL(23)A/43
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 13.12.23 Atnahs Pharma UK Ltd has informed the MHRA that the batches of Clobazam Atnahs 5mg/5ml and 10mg/5ml Oral Suspension listed in this notification do not...
Dispex Training: PCN Leadership & Management Training Funding
Dispex provides a comprehensive Leadership & Management package, which can be financed through your PCN. Leading and Motivating a Team This course aims to give you the knowledge needed to...
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...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Strandhaven Ltd t/a Somex Pharma
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) have been identified in several batches of the following Strandhaven Limited t/a Somex Pharma lines: Clarithromycin 250mg and 500mg film-coated tablets Tramadol...
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...
