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We’re looking forward to meeting Gazette readers and new faces at this month’s DDA conference
Join Dispex director Dr Ankit Kant and our Lead Training Consultant, Kirstye, for their must-attend talk….. 🎤 How much is your dispensary losing, and what you can do about...
Radiofrequency (RF) Safety Considerations for Wireless Cardiotocography (CTG) Monitoring Systems (DSI/2026/012)
Source: MHRA 17.9.26 The MHRA has conducted a review into the use of wireless cardiotocography (CTG) systems that use radiofrequency (RF) telemetry channels. Signal crossover, erroneous CTG traces and signal...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Martindale Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Clobazam Martindale Pharma 5 mg/5 mL and 10 mg/5 mL Oral Suspension 150ml, EL(26)A/38 Source: MHRA 17.9.26 Martindale Pharmaceuticals has informed the MHRA of an error with the linear barcode...
National Patient Safety Alert: Patient hoists and slings (all types)
:risk of death and serious harm from falls (NatPSA/2026/005/MHRA) Source: MHRA 16.9.26 Fatal and serious harm continues to occur when patients fall from hoists or slings during transfers and repositioning....
Serious shortage protocols (SSPs) Update
Source: SSP NHSBSA Name of SSP \ ref no. Start and end date Supporting guidance SSP089 Lansoprazole 30mg orodispersible tablets (PDF:211KB) 09 September 2026 to 15 January 2027 Lansoprazole...
Meet with the Dispex Team at this month’s DDA Conference!
We’re looking forward to meeting our Gazette subscribers at this month’s DDA Conference! Join Dr Ankit Kant and our Lead Training Consultant, Kirstye, for their must-attend talk: 🎤How much is...
Source: MHRA 24.8.26 The NGPod handheld device and NGPod sensor, used to test pH to aid the placement of nasogastric tubes, is being withdrawn from the UK market. The manufacturer...
National Patient Safety Alert: ResMed Astral 100 and 150 Ventilators:
Potential for Patient Harm due to Unexpected Interruption of Ventilation Therapy (NatPSA/2026/004/MHRA) Source: MHRA 17.8.26 ResMed has issued a Field Safety Notice regarding Astral 100 and 150 ventilators and associated...
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Zentiva Pharma UK Limited, Fingolimod Zentiva 0.5 mg Capsules, EL(26)A/37
Source: MHRA 20.8.26 Zentiva UK Pharma Limited are recalling one batch of Fingolimod Zentiva 0.5 mg Capsules (BN 4L01372H) as a precautionary measure due to a potential risk of contamination...
All rectal catheters (gas and colic relievers):
Do not use in infants, including for the treatment of colic, gas-related discomfort or constipation (DSI/2026/008) Source: MHRA 18.8.26 Do not use rectal catheters in infants, including for colic, gas-related...
Supporting Dispensing Practices with Dispex AI
By Dispex Spotlight: SOPs on Demand with Dispex AI A Dispex member contacted the office following their DSQS dispensary review. They required a SOP for dispensing prescriptions not generated by...
How to Access Dispex’s Guide to Understanding your PCSE Drug Statement
Exclusive Members’ Resource Keeping a watchful eye on your PCSE drug statements and prescription charges has always been an important aspect of best practice. However, in light of the present...
