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. Dispex members can login here to see the updated...

Published: 23 Jun 2023 The latest category M shows yet another slashing of prices and will inflict further pain on dispensing practices. There are now 651 product lines in Category M....

Source: MHRA 27.6.23 Date of issue: 27 June 2023 Reference No: NatPSA/2023/007/MHRA This alert is for action by: Acute providers, specifically those providing acute medical care where severe hyperkalaemia is...

Drug Supply Page Updated 23rd June 2023   Data is taken from the SPS website on a weekly basis. Our webpage tables are split into the following categories and are...

Members’ Concession Price Page: Monthly updates in one place and in alphabetical order! LOGINLOGIN to see the DHSC’s 3rd Update 22nd June 2023 alongside the 1st & 2nd updates. Looking...

By Dr Philip Koopowitz- Dispex & Hexagon6 We continue our journey to transform Respiratory care to the lowest possible carbon impact by looking at LAMAs this month. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) inhaler...

Source: MHRA/Gov.uk 6.6.23 The MHRA has been made aware that falsified medical oxygen has been provided to several dental practices across the UK. MDR number MDR 053-04/23 Company name Tricodent...

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...

Source:  Serious Shortage Protocols/NHSBSA From 1 June 2023, the allowance for VAT currently paid alongside product reimbursement will stop being paid when reimbursing for products supplied in accordance with SSPs....

Another 14 products have had their price increased. Click HERE to see the full list in alphabetical order. Click HERE to see the impact this has on Generics Costing More...

Source: MHRA/Gov.uk 18.5.23 The MHRA is issuing updated advice that Philips Respironics V60 and V60 Plus non-invasive ventilators must be permanently removed from use. Date of issue: 18 May 2023...

Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 16.5.23 Novartis Pharmaceuticals has informed the MHRA that the solvent (water for injections in ampoules) co-packed with the impacted batches of Simulect powder for injection, may...