Archive for Medication updates

Drug Supply Page Dispex provides primary care focused updates on drug supply issues. Data is taken from the SPS website on a weekly basis. 4 new drugs added to the unavailable...

Source: MHRA / Gov.uk  30.11.23 AstraZeneca UK Ltd. has informed the MHRA of an issue related to the expiry dates for certain batches of Fluenz Tetra. This recall provides further...

Valproate: organisations to prepare for new regulatory measures for oversight of prescribing to new patients and existing female patients (NatPSA/2023/013/MHRA) Source: MHRA/ Gov.uk 28.11.23 The MHRA is asking organisations to...

Source: MHRA/ Gov.uk Specific batches of carbomer gel are being recalled as a precaution due to possible microbiological contamination. Devices Details Device Name: AACARB eye gel, AACOMER eye gel and PUROPTICS...

Drug Supply Page Dispex provides primary care focused updates on drug supply issues. Data is taken from the SPS website on a weekly basis. 1 new drugs added to the unavailable...

Source: NHS England 7.11.23 Tens of thousands more women at increased risk of breast cancer could now benefit from a proven risk-reducing drug on the NHS, after it was licensed...

Source: DHSC 10.11.23 This statement provides Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advice on the Modified Vaccinia Ankara – Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN) vaccine for the prevention of mpox in terms of...

  Starting from November 1st 2023, the HRT prepayment certificate (HRT PPC) will be expanded to encompass a new brand of progesterone micronised 100mg capsules, Gepretix®. The November 2023 Drug...

Source: MHRA 31.10.23 New measures strengthen the safe use of the acne drug isotretinoin for patients across the UK, following a patient-focused expert review The UK Medicines and Healthcare products...

Drug Supply Page Dispex provides primary care focused updates on drug supply issues. Data is taken from the SPS website on a weekly basis.  5 new drugs added to the unavailable...

Published: 28 Oct 2023 5.5 ADDITIONS TO NOVEMBER 2023 DRUG TARIFF Econazole 1% vaginal cream 30g 378 C Gyno-Pevaryl Omeprazole 1mg/ml oral suspension sugar free 7ml5 11100 C Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Ltd...

Drug Supply Page Dispex provides primary care focused updates on drug supply issues. Data is taken from the SPS website on a weekly basis- 3 new drugs added to the unavailable...