May 23rd 2024
DDA Chairman Dr Richard West has published a 2024 general election briefing. In the briefing, Dr West speaks about the challenges facing dispensing GPs as we approach this watershed moment in political history. The briefing acknowledges the challeng
DDA news Political News
May 22nd 2024
The number of health board-run (2c) GP practices in Scotland has increased in almost every health board area during the 10 years to 2022, according to the BMA. This confirms figures presented to the Scottish parliament, stating that over the pa
Scotland
May 22nd 2024
Since February 2024, a licensed version of Azathioprine 50mg/5ml oral suspension became available. Therefore, for prescriptions dispensed in February and March 2024: where there is an endorsement for the licensed product, then reimburse
Dispensary guidance news England Wales
May 21st 2024
Cygnus Pharma Ltd has said that the European Article Number (EAN) barcode printed on packs in two batches of Trazodone Hydrochloride 50mg/5ml Oral Solution returns incorrect information (not assigned to any medicinal product). The 2D barcode
MHRA alert
May 21st 2024
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a tier 2 medicine supply notification for Humulin S (insulin soluble human) 100units/ml solution for injection 10ml vials. This will be out of stock from late May 2024 until mid-June 2024.
Supply Shortages
May 20th 2024
The NPA is issuing invoices for £108 million per month to the Department for Health and Social Care to highlight underpayment in pharmacy reimbursement. National Pharmacy Association Chief Executive Paul Rees with Board Members
Pharmacy Owners' News
May 20th 2024
Rural people are among those most in favour of prioritising easier access to community-based services over care in hospitals. In the new Health Foundation report The public’s views on the future of the NHS in England 65 per cent of rural peopl
Research Rurality
