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Class 2 Medicines Recall: Sun Pharma UK Limited, Gemcitabine PPF 1800mg/180mL Infusion; Gemcitabine PPF 1600mg/160mL Infusion; Irinotecan PPF 360mg/240mL Infusion, EL(24)A/28
source: MHRA / Gov.uk 15.7.24 Sun Pharma UK Ltd is recalling certain batches as a precautionary measure due to a small number of leaks found intermittently in the infusion bags....
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. 4 new Resolved Dispex members can login here to...
The safer management of controlled drugs: Annual update 2023
Source: The CCQ 11.07.24 Learning from incidents When we speak with organisations about medicines incidents, we focus on understanding the circumstances surrounding them and what has been done to investigate,...
Reflecting on the Shipman and Gosport inquiries and risks in current practice
Source: The CCQ 11.07.24 Next year will mark 20 years since the publication of the final report of the Shipman Inquiry. Since the reports were published, we have seen a significant...
Amended flu specifications following amendment to flu letter
Source: NHS England Primary Care Bulletin – 11 July 2024 An amendment was made to the National Flu Immunisation Programme 2024-2025 letter on 18 June 2024, due to the recombinant...
How to align capacity with demand in general practice
Source: NHS England 8.5.24 This guide will help practices measure and understand daily patterns of patient contacts and type of need in order to forecast how much and what type...
Controlled Drug Standard Operating Procedures
Controlled Drugs Management! Controlled Drug Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) should be reviewed and updated regularly to ensure you remain compliant with the latest regulations and best practices. The Care Quality...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Chelonia Healthcare Limited, Propantheline Tablets 15mg (Genesis Pharmaceuticals livery), EL(24)A/27
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 9.7.24 Chelonia Healthcare Limited has informed the MHRA that an error relating to the product description was identified in the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) for the...
Dispensary Management Profitability Review
Overview: This involves a visit to your site, you will receive a thorough review of your dispensary by our experienced Consultant, to help identify any causes for profit loss and...
Category M Analysis
The July Quarter Category M prices have been published and there is one product taken out of Category M, Glycerol suppositories, and there are 7 products added to Category M...
Effective Time Management Tips for Dispensary Managers
By Kirstye Todd, Dispex Tutor Your role as a dispensary manager is multifaceted and demanding, requiring you to juggle dispensing, patient care, staff management, inventory control, and administrative duties. Efficient...
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Kent Pharma UK, Itraconazole 10mg/ml Oral Solution, EL(24)A/26
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 4.7.24 Kent Pharma UK is recalling various batches of Itraconazole 10mg/ml Oral Solution as a precautionary measure due to out of specification in the appearance of...
