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Alert: Tuzulby 20mg, 30mg and 40mg prolonged-release chewable tablets

Two batches each of Tuzulby 20mg, 30mg and 40mg prolonged-release chewable tablets (methylphenidate hydrochloride) have incorrect PILs, MHRA has published in an alert. The affected batches are: 20mg prolonged-release chewable tablet

MSN: Nifedipine modified-release tablets

DHSC has published a Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for the following Nifedipine 10mg, 20mg, 30mg and 60mg modified-release tablets: Tensipine® MR 10 and 20 tablets will be out of stock from early August 2026 and early Oct

Scotland publishes third July adjusted price update

Community Pharmacy Scotland has published a third update to the initial list of adjusted prices for July. In this update, there are six new prices and 18 increased prices. DDA members can download a fully updated spreadsheet of the July