Archive for Medication updates
UK shortage of scabies medications is a snowballing public health issue, dermatologists warn
Source: The British Association of Dermatologists The British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) is urging manufacturers of treatments for scabies to increase production in the face of widespread shortages across the...
NEWS FLASH: Drug Supply Update-22nd Sep
Drug Supply Page Dispex provides primary care focused updates on drug supply issues. Data is taken from the SPS website on a weekly basis- 8 updates this week!! Dispex members can...
Class 3 Medicines Recall: Chiesi Ltd., Trimbow 87/5/9 mcg pressurised inhalation solution, EL(23)A/36
Source: MHRA/ Gov.uk 20.9.23 Chiesi Ltd has informed the MHRA about a potential issue with the batches listed in this notification. This is due to intermittent high results for the...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Colgate-Palmolive (U.K.) Limited, Duraphat 5000ppm Fluoride Toothpaste (51g), EL (23)A/35
Source: MHRA/Gov.uk 7.9.23 Colgate-Palmolive (U.K.) Limited has informed the MHRA that the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL), carton and tube of the batches of Duraphat 5000ppm Fluoride Toothpaste (51g) listed above...
Class 3 Medicines Recall: Theramex HQ UK Ltd, Evorel Sequi, EL (23)A/34
Source: MHRA/Gov.uk 6.9.23 Theramex has informed the MHRA that some cartons of Evorel Sequi contain the incorrect combination of patches. An error at the packaging site means that a limited...
NHS England has brought forward the start of the Covid and flu vaccination season
Source: NHS England 30.8.23 NHS England are also prioritising care home residents, due to concerns over the new Covid variant BA.2.86. In light of the changes in risk balance...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Kyowa Kirin Limited, Tostran (Testosterone, 2% gel), EL (23)A/33
Source: MHRA /Gov.uk 31.8.23 Kyowa Kirin Limited has notified MHRA that the priming instructions in the current PIL for Tostran 2% gel require updating. MDR number MDR 013-08/23 Company name...
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Veriton Pharma Limited, Epistatus 2.5 mg oromucosal solution, pre-filled syringe (PFS), EL(23)A/32
Source: MHRA /Gov.uk 30.8.23 Veriton Pharma Limited is recalling a specific batch of Epistatus (midazolam) 2.5mg Oromucosal Solution (pre-filled oral syringes) due to confirmed out of specification results related to...
Drug Tariff Update September 2023
Published: 30 Aug 2023 5.5 DELETIONS FROM SEPTEMBER 2023 DRUG TARIFF 5.5.2 PART VIIIA – BASIC PRICES OF DRUGS Special Container Price Category Members can login here to view
National Patient Safety Alert: Medical beds, trolleys, bed rails, bed grab handles and lateral turning devices: risk of death from entrapment or falls (NatPSA/2023/010/MHRA)
Source: MHRA /Gov.uk 30.8.23 The MHRA continues to receive reports of deaths and serious injuries from entrapment or falls relating to medical beds, bed rails, trolleys, bariatric beds, lateral turning...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Galderma (U.K.) Limited, Loceryl 5% w/v Medicated Nail Lacquer (5.0 ml), EL (23)A/31
Source: MHRA/ Gov.uk 29.8.23 Galderma (U.K.) Limited has informed the MHRA that a pallet of Loceryl 5% w/v Medicated Nail Lacquer from a batch licensed only for distribution in Ireland...
NEWS FLASH: Drug Supply Update-25th Aug
Drug Supply Page Dispex provides primary care focused updates on drug supply issues. Data is taken from the SPS website on a weekly basis. Dispex members can login here to see the updated list...
