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Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Solution for Injection BP as Steriflex No. 11 or freeflex, EL(24)A/31
Source: MHRA/ Gov.uk 24.7.24 Fresenius Kabi Limited, Hartmann’s Solution for Injection BP as Steriflex No. 11 or freeflex, EL(24)A/31 Fresenius Kabi Limited has informed the MHRA of a labelling error...
Written Statement: Central Procurement of Influenza Vaccine
Source: CABINET STATEMENT, Eluned Morgan MS, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care 16th July 2024 “In October 2022, I made a commitment in the National Immunisation Framework to scope...
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Flolan 1.5 mg Powder and Solvent for Solution for Infusion, EL(24)A/30
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 22.7.24 Glaxo Wellcome UK Limited (trading as GlaxoSmithKline UK), Flolan 1.5 mg Powder and Solvent for Solution for Infusion, EL(24)A/30 Glaxo Wellcome UK Ltd (GSK) has...
Updated response to global IT outage – 22 July
Source: NHS England 22.7.24 An NHS spokesperson said: “Systems are now back online, and patients with an NHS appointment this week should continue to attend unless told not to. “Thanks...
NEWS ALERT: Concession Prices – First Update for July 2024.
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Response to global IT outage
Source: NHS England 19.7.24 An NHS spokesperson said: “The NHS is aware of a global IT outage and an issue with EMIS, an appointment and patient record system, which is...
NEWS ALERT: Drug Supply Update-11th July
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 Resolved items 5 new Unavailable items...
Whooping cough vaccination
Source: NHS England 19.7.24 Pertussis cases continue to rise rapidly and sadly there have been 9 infant deaths since the current outbreak began in November last year. The NHS is...
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HRT PPC Change From the 1st August 2024
Source: NHSBSA Email 17.724 Medicines covered by the Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescription Prepayment Certificate (HRT PPC) From Thursday 1 August 2024, the following medicines will no longer be in scope for the...
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Sun Pharma UK Limited, Pemetrexed 1000MG/100ML (10mg/ml) & 1100MG/100ML (11mg/ml) Infusion Bag, EL(24)A/29
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 16.7.24 Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Europe B.V. is recalling the listed batches as a precautionary measure due to visible particulate matter during stability testing. DMRC reference number...
The safer management of controlled drugs: Annual update 2023-Designated Bodies
Source: The CCQ 11.07.24 Designated bodies The role of the controlled drugs accountable officer Visibility of the controlled drugs accountable officer (CDAO) is important because it can help to encourage...
