Archive for Medication updates
Dispensing and the drive for environmental sustainability
Assessment of Long-Acting Beta Agonists (LABAs) We continue our journey to transform Respiratory care to the lowest possible carbon impact by looking at LABAs this month. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) inhaler propellants...
Class 3 Medicines Recall: Hikma Farmacêutica Portugal S.A., Gemcitabine 1g/26.3ml & 2g/52.6ml Solution For Infusion Vial, EL(23)A/16
Source: MHRA /Gov.uk 10th May 2023 Hikma Farmacêutica Portugal S.A has informed the MHRA of a potential issue impacting the batches listed in this notification. MDR number MDR 002-05/23 Company...
National Patient Safety Alert: Class 1 Medicines Recall Notification: Recall of Emerade 500 micrograms and Emerade 300 micrograms auto-injectors, due to the potential for device failure, NatPSA/2023/004/MHRA
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk Pharmaswiss Česka republika s.r.o. is initiating an urgent recall of all batches of Emerade 500 micrograms and Emerade 300 micrograms auto-injectors. National Patient Safety Alert Reference...
NEWS FLASH:Drug Supply Update-5th May
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...
NEWS FLASH: Drug Tariff Update April 2023
We have updated our Drug Tariff page…………. ADDITIONS TO APRIL 2023 DRUG TARIFF DELETIONS FROM APRIL 2023 DRUG TARIFF ADDITIONS TO PART VIIIA EFFECTIVE FROM 1 MAY 2023 DELETIONS FROM...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Omega Pharma Ltd, Beconase Hayfever Nasal Spray, EL (23)A/15
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 26.4.23 Omega Pharma Ltd has identified that there is text missing in Section 2 of the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) in packs of Beconase Hayfever Nasal...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Sandoz Limited, Co-amoxiclav 125/31.25mg/5ml, 250/62.5mg/5ml powder for oral suspension, EL (23)A/14
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk Sandoz limited has informed the MHRA that the products mentioned in this notification are not sugar free despite the carton stating ‘sugar free’. The ‘sugar free’...
Company led medicines recall: Spectrum Therapeutics UK, Canopy AKH 22 Dried Cannabis 5g [unlicensed medicine], CLMR (23)A/04
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk The importer and distributor of the above products has informed us of reports that the microbial limit for Total Microbial Aerobic Count (TAMC) has been tested...
Company led medicines recall: Spectrum Therapeutics UK, Canopy AKH 22 Dried Cannabis 5g [unlicensed medicine], CLMR (23)A/04
Source: MHRA 20.4.23 The importer and distributor of the above products has informed us of reports that the microbial limit for Total Microbial Aerobic Count (TAMC) has been tested to...
Dispex Highlights Key Points for HRT on PPC
Source materials: DHSC We have read through the Department of Health & Social Care’s Guidance on the Hormone Replacement Therapy prescription prepayment certificate, and have highlighted the key points to...
NEWS FLASH: Drug Tariff Update-April 2023
We have updated our Drug Tariff page ADDITIONS TO APRIL 2023 DRUG TARIFF PART VIIIA Sertraline 150mg tablets 30 1350 ...
NEWS FLASH: Our Drug Supply Page Has Been Updated 30th March
30th March 2023 Dispex will provide primary care focused updates on drug supply issues. Data will be taken from the SPS website on a weekly basis. Dispex members can login here to see the...
