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Government confirms the prescription fee (for England) has been frozen, the first time in 12 years.
29.3.22 The Department of Health and Social Care has frozen prescription charges for England, the last time this happened was back in 2010, when they stayed at £7.20 per item. Last year’s prescription...
National Patient Safety Alert: Philips Health Systems V60, V60 Plus and V680 ventilators: potential unexpected shutdown leading to complete loss of ventilation (NatPSA/2022/002/MHRA)
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 29.3.22 Philips Health Systems informed have identified an important safety issue due to potential unexpected shutdowns of all of their V60 and V60 Plus non-invasive ventilators....
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Pfizer Limited, Accuretic 10/12.5 mg film-coated tablets, EL (22)A/16
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 23.3.22 Pfizer Ltd are recalling batch number DD4842 as a precautionary measure due to the identification of a nitrosamine above the acceptable limit. Company name Pfizer...
Updated Hayfever Formulary
By Dr Philip Koopowitz- Dispex In preparation for the runny nose, sneezes and irritated eyes, I have looked at the current common treatments available. Whilst patients are encouraged to self-medicate,...
Have you missed the March Gazette?
This months’ highlights include: Hayfever formulary updates, new Summer training opportunities, bank change info and much more! Download your copy today! Want to receive the Gazette straight to your inbox?...
New to DSQS? Then click here!
DSQS – the abbreviation you may have heard spoken within your Practice By Kirstye-Dispex Tutor DSQS what is it, and what does it stand for? Introduction Dispensary Services Quality Scheme...
Summer Tutorials- 2022
We are pleased to announce our Summer schedule has been confirmed, and includes a brand new course subject; Medical Terminology, please click here for a course description. For the Summer...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Benzylpenicillin benzathine 1.2 Million I.U. and 2.4 Million I.U. powder and solvent for suspension for injection, EL (22)A/15
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 17.3.22 Brancaster Pharma Limited have notified us of an issue relating to the label of the Water for Injections (solvent) packaged in each finished product pack....
Company led medicines recall: Advanced Accelerator Applications NETSPOT (Kit for the preparation of gallium Ga 68 dotatate injection) [unlicensed medicine], CLMR (22)A/02
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 16.3.22 Advanced Accelerator Applications is recalling specific batches of this product as a precautionary measure due to an out of specification result that was identified during...
Dispex Education: FREE Training
Here at Dispex Education, we offer a wide variety of engaging and relevant online courses to meet the needs and requirements of all Dispensing Doctors’ staff, whether you are an...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information, Ayrton Saunders Limited, Beclometasone dipropionate 50 micrograms/dose Nasal Spray (Various Liveries), EL (22)A/14
Source: MHRA/ Gov.uk 15.3.22 Ayrton Saunders Limited have identified an error relating to the Braille printed on the cartons. MDR Number MDR 087-03/22 Company name Ayrton Saunders Limited Product description...