Archive for Medication updates
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Dawa Limited, Paracetamol 500mg, 1000mg Film-Coated Tablets, EL (24)A/21
Source: MHRA/Gov.uk 10.6.24 Dawa Limited has informed the MHRA that specified batches listed in this notification have been packed with an outdated Patient Information Leaflet (PIL). MDR number MDR 312-04/24...
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Desitin Pharma UK Ltd, Lamotrigine Desitin 10mg/ml Oral Suspension, EL(24)A/20
Source: MHRA/Gov.uk 7.6.24 Desitin Pharma UK Ltd is recalling all batches of Lamotrigine Desitin 10mg/ml Oral Suspension as a precautionary measure due to an out of specification observation in the...
Class 3 Medicines Recall: Neuraxpharm UK Ltd, Atomoxetine 10mg, 18mg, 25mg, 40mg Capsules, EL(24)A/19
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 5.6.24 Neuraxpharm UK Ltd is recalling specific batches after retesting showed out of specification results. The tabled batches are being recalled as a precautionary measure after...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Manx Healthcare Ltd., Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Ointment, EL(24)A/18
Source: MHRA/ Gov.uk 3.6.24 Manx Healthcare Ltd. has informed MHRA that they have identified a problem with the product packaging of the batch indicated in the table. MDR number MDR...
NEWS ALERT: Concession Price – May 2024: 2nd Update
Members’ Service The DHSC has updated Concession prices for May (30th). Dispex members can login to our website to see the updates all together in one place, and in alphabetical...
New restrictions on puberty blockers
Source: Department of Health and Social Care 29.5.24 New regulations restrict the prescribing and supply of puberty-suppressing hormones to children and young people under 18. The Government has today introduced regulations to restrict the...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Fresenius Kabi Limited, Sodium Chloride 0.9% Intravenous Infusion BP (Freeflex and Freeflex Plus), EL (24)A/17
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 22.5.24 Fresenius Kabi Limited have informed the MHRA of a packaging error with specific batches of Sodium Chloride Intravenous Infusion 0.9% Freeflex and Freeflex PLUS. MDR...
NEW SOP: HRT Prescription Sorting P14
Dispex is pleased to provide its members with a SOP template library: All Templates MUST be personalised to individual practices. Scope HRT Prescription Sorting p14 This SOP applies specifically to...
NEWS FLASH: Drug Supply Update-18th 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. 5 Resolved 2 discontinued Dispex members can...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Doncaster Pharma Limited, Keppra 500mg film-coated tablets, EL(24)A/15
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 15.5.24 Doncaster Pharma Limited have identified an error relating to the Braille printed on the cartons on various parallel imported packs which have been repackaged by...
Category A Pricing Changes
Category A products are generics which do not meet the threshold volumes to be included in Category M. From April 2024 and for the next 18 months, Category A prices,...
NEWS ALERT: Drug Supply Update-26th April
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 Unavailable 3 new Resolved Dispex...
