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Category M – Is there any respite in sight?
Inclisiran Update
From 1 April the reimbursement price of Inclisiran will increase to £60.00. In addition, the DHSC has classified that all drugs from Part VIIIC – Arrangements of Payment for Products...
All Change – Yet Again – Insights
By Dr Philip Koopowitz – Director Dispex As we come to the end of this financial year and start the new financial year, one could be forgiven if you thought...
We’re Hiring- Dispensing Tutor &Prescription Clerk Tutor
We are currently seeking an experienced Prescription Clerk and a seasoned Dispensing Lead to join our team. Dispensing Tutor We’re looking for an experienced, knowledgeable and friendly Lead Dispenser or...
Class 3 Medicines Recall: Urospir 50mg/5ml Oral Solution, EL(25)A/14
Source: MHRA/Gov.uk 31.3.25 Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Limited is recalling a single batch of Urospir 50mg/5ml Oral Solution (spironolactone) as a precautionary measure. The recall is due to errors in some of...
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Utrogestan Vaginal 200 mg Capsules (progesterone), EL(25)A/13
Source: MHRA/Gov.uk 1.4.25 Uni Health Distribution Ltd has informed the MHRA of a typographical error on the approved carton overlabel for certain batches of Utrogestan Vaginal 200 mg Capsules. The...
Handling Patient Concerns and Complaints with Professionalism
By Dispex Addressing patient concerns and complaints is a key responsibility for the Dispensary team. These interactions, though sometimes challenging, present valuable opportunities to improve patient satisfaction, strengthen trust, and...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Sirdupla 25 microgram/250 microgram per metered dose pressurised inhalation, suspension, EL(25)A/12
Source: MHRA/Gov.uk 31.3.25 Cross Healthcare Limited have informed the MHRA that there is a printing defect on the outer labels for the Sirdupla 25 microgram/250 microgram per metered dose pressurised...
Concession Price March 2025: Second Update
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Suzhou Surgicare disposable Hysteroscopy Sheath– Recall due to withdrawn CE certificate, (DSI/2025/001)
Source: MHRA/Gov.uk 19.3.25 The MHRA has become aware of Hysteroscopy Sheaths supplied in the UK market with a withdrawn CE certificate. Healthcare professionals and providers should immediately stop use, quarantine,...
FREE CPD Educational Resources
We are pleased to offer Gazette readers FREE CPD Educational Resources. Our new concise modules outline and reinforce best practices, offering an easy and quick way to enhance your...
Struggling to remember when to prescribe generically or by brand?
One of the biggest challenges in dispensary-friendly prescribing is navigating the nuances involved, but we’ve got you covered- introducing the Dispex Nudger! This smart pop-up alerts you when a more...
