Archive for Medication updates
SSP020 Ovestin® 1mg cream (PDF:166KB)
Source: DHSC / NHSBSA SSP SSP020 Total quantity supplied under this protocol to be equivalent to three months’ supply of the prescribed medicine. Click here for full details
SSP021 Premique® low dose 0.3mg/1.5mg modified-release tablets (PDF:166KB)
Source: DHSC / NHSBSA SSP SSP021 Total quantity supplied under this protocol to be equivalent to three months’ supply of the prescribed medicine. Click here for full details
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Crescent Pharma Limited, Paroxetine 40mg Film Coated Tablets, EL(22)A/19
Source: MHRA 27.4.22 Crescent Pharma Limited are recalling Paroxetine 40mg Film Coated Tablets as a precautionary measure. MDR number MDR 136-03/22 Company name Crescent Pharma Limited Product name Paroxetine 40mg...
Discount Updates Page-April 2022
We have updated our Discount updates page for April, Dispex Members can login for details. Looking to join Dispex? Then please click here.
Pregabalin (Lyrica): findings of safety study on risks during pregnancy
Source: MHRA 19.4.22 Advice for healthcare professionals: an observational study of more than 2,700 pregnancies exposed to pregabalin has shown use in the first trimester to be associated with a...
Monthly Brand Comparisons
Brand Comparisons In this section, we compare brands in the same classes of drug, assuming similar clinical efficacy. The comparisons show the NHS cost and the difference in profitability taking...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Pfizer Limited, Depo-Medrone with Lidocaine 40 mg/mL (1 mL and 2 mL vials – single vial preparations), EL (22)A/18
Source: MHRA 21.4.22 Pfizer Limited have informed the MHRA that an outdated version of the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) has been included in the packaging of the specific batches mentioned...
Category M Crunch – Again!
The Quarter 1 2022/23 Category M prices show a mixed bag of price increases and price reductions. Additions: Acamprosate 333mg gastro-resistant tablets Fludrocortisone 100microgram tablets Melatonin 2mg modified-release tablets Deletions:...
DHSC answered question on the cost of hormone replacement therapy for women
Source: UK Parliament / DHSC Question for Department of Health and Social Care on the cost of hormone replacement therapy for women. Matt Vickers, asked on the 29th March:...
Class 2 Medicines Recall: USV UK Limited, Olopatadine USV 1mg/ml Eye Drops, Solution, EL(22)A/17
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 11.4.22 USV UK Limited are recalling specific batches of products as a precautionary measure due to out of specification results for impurities during routine stability testing....
Class 2 Medicines Recall: USV UK Limited, Olopatadine USV 1mg/ml Eye Drops, Solution, EL(22)A/17
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk – 11 April 2022 USV UK Limited are recalling specific batches of products as a precautionary measure due to out of specification results for impurities during...
New Dispensing Fee scale April 2022
The new Dispensing Fee Scale from 1 April 2022 has an average 27 pence increase per item compared to the October 21 to March 22 Fee Scale. This however is...
