Archive for Medication updates
Discount Updates-June 2022
We have updated our Discount update page for June, Dispex Members can simply login for details. Takeda – From 1 July Prostap and Vipidia will no longer be available from Clarity. In...
Shortage of Hydrocortisone 2.5mg muco-adhesive buccal tablets
Source: SPS 6th June 2022 Medicines affected Medicines Supply Notification Number: MSN/2022/054 Medicine ...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: OxyContin 20 mg prolonged release tablets, EL (22)A/27
Source: MHRA/ Gov.uk 1st June 2022 Napp Pharmaceuticals Limited have identified an error relating to the Braille printed on the cartons. The Braille message on the Oxycontin 20mg prolonged release...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: OxyContin 20 mg prolonged release tablets, EL (22)A/27
Source: MHRA/ Gov.uk Napp Pharmaceuticals Limited have identified an error relating to the Braille printed on the cartons. The Braille message on the Oxycontin 20mg prolonged release tablets incorrectly states...
Price Concessions Final Update-May 2022
Source: NHSBSA / DHSC Drug Tariff News – May Part VIIIA reimbursement prices (issued 31 May) The Department of Health and Social Care has agreed the May Drug Tariff Part...
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Quadrant Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Mefenamic Acid 500mg film coated tablets, EL (22)A/23
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 17.5.22 Quadrant Pharmaceuticals Ltd are recalling a specific batch of Mefenamic Acid 500mg Film-Coated Tablets as a precautionary measure, due to observations of a defective layer...
Shortage of Estradiol (Sandrena) 1mg gel sachets-Medicines Supply Tool update
Source: SPS.nhs.uk * 16th May 22 Status: Supply returning Impact tier: 1 · Low impact Shortage start: – Anticipated re-supply date: 31 May 2022 BNF chapters: 07 – Obstetrics, Gynae & Urinary...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd, Zovirax I.V. 500 mg, EL (22)A/22
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 9.5.22 GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd have informed the MHRA that an incorrect version of the Summary of Product Characteristics section 4.2 and the Patient Information Leaflet is...
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Pfizer Limited, Accupro 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg film-coated tablets, EL(22)A/21
Source: MHRA 5.5.22 Pfizer Limited are recalling all batches of Accupro 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg film-coated tablets as a precautionary measure MDR number MDR 009-03/22 Company name Pfizer Limited Product...
April 2022 Final Price Concessions Update
Drug Tariff News – April Part VIIIA reimbursement prices (issued 29 April) The Department of Health and Social Care has agreed the April Drug Tariff Part VIIIA reimbursement prices for...
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Fresenius Kabi Limited, Sodium bicarbonate 1.26% Solution for infusion, EL(22)A/20
Source: MHRA 28.4.22 Fresenius Kabi Limited are recalling a specific batch of product as a precautionary measure due to the identification of particles in the solution for injection, following routine...
SSP019 Oestrogel® Pump-Pack 0.06% gel (PDF:167KB)
SSP019 Source: DHSC / NHSBSA SSP Total quantity supplied under this protocol to be equivalent to three months’ supply of the prescribed medicine. Click here for full details
