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Surdial X Haemodialysis machine: potential for devices to remove excess fluid outside of machine specification. DSI/2022/002
Source: MHRA Gov.uk 18.2.22 The MHRA are aware of instances of Surdial X machines removing excess fluid via ultrafiltration outside of its specification. There is a risk to patients who...
Stop using Vaginal Speculums with smoke tube and Gynaecological Hysteroscopy sheaths from Gemini Surgical UK: all lots and batches. DSI/2022/001
Source: MHRA Gov.uk 18.2.22 The MHRA has become aware that Vaginal Speculums with smoke tube and Gynaecological Hysteroscopy sheaths from Gemini Surgical UK are being sold with a falsely applied...
Price Concessions- February 2022 2nd Update
Source: DHSC/ NHSBSA 15.2.22 Drug Tariff News – February Part VIIIA reimbursement prices (issued 17 February) The Department of Health and Social Care has agreed the February Drug Tariff Part VIIIA reimbursement prices...
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Uni Health Distribution, Efudix 5% w/w cream, EL (22)A 07
Source: MHRA Gov.uk 17.2.22 Uni Health Distribution is aware of a potential issue where the leaflet contained within Efudix 5% w/w cream (2 x 20g) pack, batch 80193439/B may be...
DSQS – the abbreviation you may have heard spoken within your Practice
New to the DSQS scheme? Then please see below for our brief overview. For a more in-depth introduction it would be worth considering booking onto our next DSQS Guidance tutorial,...
Further February Discount Updates!
17th February 2022 Clarification from NAPP shows that you can still get discounts on a range of products! Dispex members can login to our Discount Updates page for further details!...
Class 2 Medicines Recall: hameln pharma ltd, Water for Injections BP – 100ml vial, EL (22)A 06
Source: MHRA Gov.uk 13.2.22 hameln pharma ltd is recalling a batch of a product as a precautionary measure as remaining vials may no longer be in line with the licensed...
February 2022 Price Concessions
Source: DHSC/ NHSBSA 15.2.22 The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) have granted the following price concessions for February 2022: Drug Pack size Price Concession Clomipramine 50mg capsules 28 £7.90 Co-dydramol 10mg/500mg...
DSQS Are you ready?
With the Dispensary Services Quality Scheme (DSQS) deadline looming, we highly recommend you check your current appraisals and training plans, to ensure your whole dispensary team has taken part in...
WEBINAR: Endorsing Including Referred Backs- NEW DATE: 1st March!
NHSBSA and Dispex Webinar Book Now NEW DATE Presented by Mark Gibbon, Pharmaceutical Technical Analyst. Mark works with BSA processing staff/contractors enabling accurate reimbursementWhat attendees will learn This Webinar will...
National Apprenticeships Week 2022: 7th – 13th February 2022
National Apprenticeship Week is a week-long celebration of apprenticeships, which shines a light on the brilliant work being done by employers and apprentices! Dispex is very pleased to be working...
Steroid Nasal Sprays-Market Movement
There has been some movement in the steroid nasal spray market with discounts disappearing and some generics prices increasing as well as the introduction of new combinations. With the Hayfever...
