Archive for Medication updates

Source: Royal Pharmaceutical Society 26.2.24 A Medicines Supply Notification (MSN) issued on 14 February 2024, detailed a shortage of salbutamol 2.5mg/2.5ml and 5mg/2.5ml nebuliser liquid. The resolution date is to...

Source: MHRA/Gov.uk 26.2.24 Orifarm UK has informed the MHRA of an error with the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) packaged within the parallel import packs of the specific batches of Concerta...

Members’ Service The DHSC has updated Concession prices for  February (23rd).  Dispex members can login to our website to see the updates all together in one place, and in alphabetical...

Drug Supply Page Dispex provides primary care focused updates on drug supply issues. Data is taken from the SPS website on a weekly basis. 7 new Unavailable 2 new Resolved Extavia...

Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 21.2.24 Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Limited is recalling Adakveo 10 mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusion due to the benefit-risk balance of Adakveo no longer being considered...

Members’ Service The DHSC has updated Concession prices for  February (16th).  Dispex members can login to our website to see the updates all together in one place, and in alphabetical...

Source: MHRA/ Gov.uk 14.2.24 Torrent Pharma (UK) Limited is recalling certain batches of Ramipril 1.25mg tablets as a precautionary measure due to these batches having a low assay and high...

Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 13.2.24 Torrent Pharma (UK) Limited is recalling certain batches of Ramipril 1.25mg tablets as a precautionary measure due to these batches having a low assay and...

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 Resolved 5 new Unavailable 3...

Discount Update February 2024 NOACs – Pradaxa is now available as a generic, but it is still more profitable to dispense Pradaxa. In time the price of generics will drop...

Update to previous MHRA guidance on use. Where indicated, PCD can be considered as a treatment option for both critical limb ischaemia (CLI) and intermittent claudication (IC) patients. (DSI/2024/001) Source:...

Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 1.2.24 Exeltis UK Limited has informed the MHRA regarding an inconsistency in the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) packaged in cartons of the specified batches of Gepretix...