Archive for Medication updates

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...

Source: MHRA/Gov.uk 23.10.23 Sandoz has detected that information on the diluents in the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) and Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) of cefuroxime contain incorrect information. MDR number...

Source: MHRA 18.10.23 No evidence of supply or harm to patients The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (18 October 2023) confirmed that pre-filled pens falsely labelled...

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...

Source: MHRA/Gov.uk 10.10.23 The SteriFeed colostrum collection device is intended to be used only to collect and store colostrum. It should not be used as an infant feeding device as...

Source: MIMS Several ADHD medications are facing supply disruptions caused by manufacturing issues and increased demand. Click here to read in full.

Drug Supply Page Dispex provides primary care focused updates on drug supply issues. Data is taken from the SPS website on a weekly basis- 11 updates this week!! Dispex members can...

Source: MHRA /Gov.uk 30.8.23 Photosensitivity reactions are known side effects of methotrexate treatment and can be severe. Patients should be advised to take precautions to protect their skin in the...

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...

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...

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...