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Women’s Health Strategy for England
Source: DHSC Details the government’s 10-year ambitions and the actions we are taking now to improve the health and wellbeing of women and girls in England. Details This document sets...
News Flash: New SOPs have been uploaded
We are pleased to confirm ALL Controlled Drug SOPs are now available within the members’ online library. Our Templates will provide a guide, according to the DSQS requirements minimum,...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Novo Nordisk Limited, NovoRapid® FlexTouch® 100 units/ml, Saxenda® FlexTouch® (liraglutide) 6mg/ml, EL(22)A/33
Source: Gov.uk / MHRA 21.7.22 Novo Nordisk Limited would like to notify you of a defect that affects specific batches of NovoRapid FlexTouch prefilled pen device and batches of Saxenda...
Price Concessions Update-July 2022
Source: NHSBSA / DHSC Drug Tariff News – July Part VIIIA reimbursement prices (issued 19 July) The Department of Health and Social Care has agreed the July Drug Tariff Part...
New Member Benefit: Dispex SOPs
DISPEX SOP Templates are Now Available for all members! On the 1st July, we announced our new SOPs service in the Dispex Gazette, be the first to hear our announcements...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Omega Pharma Limited, Niquitin 14mg Clear Patch (14 patches), EL(22)A/32
Source: Gov.uk / MHRA 20.7.22 Omega Pharma Limited have identified an error relating to the product packaging. MDR Number MDR 041-07/22 Company name Omega Pharma Limited Product description Niquitin 14mg...
HRT SSP endorsement errors
Source: PSNC Following the announcement of thirteen HRT Serious Shortage Protocols (SSP), PSNC has been working with NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) to understand whether claims for HRT SSPs are being submitted...
Class 2 Medicines Recall: hameln pharma ltd, Amiodarone Hydrochloride 50 mg/ml Concentrate for Solution for Injection/Infusion, EL(22)A/31
Source: Gov.uk / MHRA hameln pharma ltd is initiating a recall of batch 207506 of Amiodarone Hydrochloride 50 mg/ml Concentrate for Solution for Injection/Infusion as a precautionary measure. MDR number...
Over 50s to be offered COVID-19 booster and flu jab this autumn
Source: Gov.uk / UK Health Security Agency Everyone aged 50 and over will be among those offered a COVID-19 booster and a flu jab this autumn under plans to increase...
Practices praised for research commitment
Source: Practice Index A GP and a GP practice have been recognised for their contributions to research and innovation. The NIHR Clinical Research Network (CRN) and the Royal College of...
“Out Of Office” – Dispenser’s Holiday Handover List
It’s that time of year when most of us are looking forward to our upcoming holiday! Whether you are lucky enough to be going away or if you’re just looking...
A day in the life of a Prescription Clerk
What does a Prescription Clerk do in a typical day? Most days start early at 8am, checking the external and internal post boxes for any written prescription requests on...
