February 22nd 2024
Codeine linctus, an oral solution or syrup licensed to treat dry cough in adults, is to be reclassified to a prescription-only medicine due to the risk of abuse, dependency and overdose, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
Dispensary guidance news
February 21st 2024
DHSC has published a medicines supply notice for Epilim 200mg/5ml syrup. This is out of stock from mid-March until w/c 22nd April 2024 Up-to-date information on medicines supply shortages is available via the online Medicines Supply Tool.
Supply Shortages
February 21st 2024
Community Pharmacy Scotland, in agreement with NHS Scotland, has published a second update to the initial list of adjusted prices for February. In summary there are 15 changes: two new prices and 13 price increases Latest changes are detai
Drug Tariff Updates Scotland
February 20th 2024
NHS BSA has issued a second update to the initial list of price concessions for February 2024. This update adds 36 items. The latest changes are detailed for members online in the library of drug tariff updates
DM Zone news England Wales
February 15th 2024
Hints and Tips for Dispensing Contractors (January issue) has been published with information on a pilot MYS (Manage Your Service) portal for GPs. The MYS GP portal allows FP34D and FP34PD forms to be submitted electronically, reducing the pote
Dispensary guidance news England Wales
