Archive for Medication updates
Shortage of Estradiol (Sandrena) 1mg gel sachets-Medicines Supply Tool update
Source: SPS.nhs.uk * 16th May 22 Status: Supply returning Impact tier: 1 · Low impact Shortage start: – Anticipated re-supply date: 31 May 2022 BNF chapters: 07 – Obstetrics, Gynae & Urinary...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd, Zovirax I.V. 500 mg, EL (22)A/22
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 9.5.22 GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd have informed the MHRA that an incorrect version of the Summary of Product Characteristics section 4.2 and the Patient Information Leaflet is...
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Pfizer Limited, Accupro 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg film-coated tablets, EL(22)A/21
Source: MHRA 5.5.22 Pfizer Limited are recalling all batches of Accupro 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg film-coated tablets as a precautionary measure MDR number MDR 009-03/22 Company name Pfizer Limited Product...
April 2022 Final Price Concessions Update
Drug Tariff News – April Part VIIIA reimbursement prices (issued 29 April) The Department of Health and Social Care has agreed the April Drug Tariff Part VIIIA reimbursement prices for...
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Fresenius Kabi Limited, Sodium bicarbonate 1.26% Solution for infusion, EL(22)A/20
Source: MHRA 28.4.22 Fresenius Kabi Limited are recalling a specific batch of product as a precautionary measure due to the identification of particles in the solution for injection, following routine...
SSP019 Oestrogel® Pump-Pack 0.06% gel (PDF:167KB)
SSP019 Source: DHSC / NHSBSA SSP Total quantity supplied under this protocol to be equivalent to three months’ supply of the prescribed medicine. Click here for full details
SSP020 Ovestin® 1mg cream (PDF:166KB)
Source: DHSC / NHSBSA SSP SSP020 Total quantity supplied under this protocol to be equivalent to three months’ supply of the prescribed medicine. Click here for full details
SSP021 Premique® low dose 0.3mg/1.5mg modified-release tablets (PDF:166KB)
Source: DHSC / NHSBSA SSP SSP021 Total quantity supplied under this protocol to be equivalent to three months’ supply of the prescribed medicine. Click here for full details
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Crescent Pharma Limited, Paroxetine 40mg Film Coated Tablets, EL(22)A/19
Source: MHRA 27.4.22 Crescent Pharma Limited are recalling Paroxetine 40mg Film Coated Tablets as a precautionary measure. MDR number MDR 136-03/22 Company name Crescent Pharma Limited Product name Paroxetine 40mg...
Discount Updates Page-April 2022
We have updated our Discount updates page for April, Dispex Members can login for details. Looking to join Dispex? Then please click here.
Pregabalin (Lyrica): findings of safety study on risks during pregnancy
Source: MHRA 19.4.22 Advice for healthcare professionals: an observational study of more than 2,700 pregnancies exposed to pregabalin has shown use in the first trimester to be associated with a...
Monthly Brand Comparisons
Brand Comparisons In this section, we compare brands in the same classes of drug, assuming similar clinical efficacy. The comparisons show the NHS cost and the difference in profitability taking...
