Archive for Medication updates
NEWS FLASH: Drug Supply Update-15th Dec
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...
Potential for inappropriate dosing of insulin when switching insulin degludec (Tresiba) products
Source: MHRA 8.12.23 A Medicine Supply Notification issued on 24 May 2023, detailed a shortage of Tresiba® (insulin degludec) FlexTouch® 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml pre-filled pens. Advice on how...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Atnahs Pharma UK Limited, Clobazam Atnahs 5mg/5ml and 10mg/5ml Oral Suspension, EL(23)A/43
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 13.12.23 Atnahs Pharma UK Ltd has informed the MHRA that the batches of Clobazam Atnahs 5mg/5ml and 10mg/5ml Oral Suspension listed in this notification do not...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Strandhaven Ltd t/a Somex Pharma
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) have been identified in several batches of the following Strandhaven Limited t/a Somex Pharma lines: Clarithromycin 250mg and 500mg film-coated tablets Tramadol...
Rationalising which patches to prescribe and dispense – Part 1
By Dr Philip Koopowitz- Dispex & Hexagon6 Buprenorphine patches come in different strengths and not all manufacturers produce all strengths. Many manufacturers provide dispensing doctor discounts, but only Aspire provide...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Strandhaven Ltd t/a Somex Pharma, Clarithromycin 250mg and 500mg film-coated tablets, EL (23)A/42
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 8.12.23 Strandhaven Limited t/a Somex Pharma has informed the MHRA regarding an error with the Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) that have been packed in the listed...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Strandhaven Ltd t/a Somex Pharma, Tramadol Hydrochloride 50mg Capsules, Hard, EL (23)A/41
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 8.12.23 Strandhaven Limited t/a Somex Pharma has informed the MHRA regarding an error with the Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) that have been packed in the listed...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Strandhaven Ltd t/a Somex Pharma, Tramadol Hydrochloride 50mg Capsules, Hard, EL (23)A/41
Source: MHRA / gov.uk 6.12.23 Strandhaven Limited t/a Somex Pharma has informed the MHRA regarding an error with the Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) that have been packed in the listed...
Class 4 Medicines Notification: Teva UK Ltd., Caramet 25/100mg CR Tablets, EL(23)A/40
source: MHRA / Gov.uk 4.12.23 Teva UK Ltd. has informed the MHRA of a labelling error. This notification provides further advice on the safe use of the product. MDR number...
NEWS FLASH: Drug Supply Update-1st Dec
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...
Class 3 Medicines Recall: AstraZeneca UK Ltd., Fluenz Tetra nasal spray suspension, EL(23)A/39
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...
National Patient Safety Alert: Valproate:
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...
