September 25th 2023
14 increased prices; one new item Community Pharmacy Scotland, in agreement with NHS Scotland, has published a second update to the initial list of adjusted prices for September. Compared to the previous list there are 15 changes: one new item and
DM Zone news Scotland
September 25th 2023
Key priorities include reducing demand for GP services Measures to reduce demand for GP services have been announced as one of 10 new health policies set out by the Liberal Democrats in its autumn party conference. The 10-point plan was presented t
Political News
September 22nd 2023
Somatropin (Genotropin MiniQuick); Lixisenatide (Lyxumia); Somatropin (Genotropin MiniQuick) Three Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notifications (MSN) have been published: Hyoscine hydrobromide (Scopoderm) 1.5mg patches: Limited supply until w/c 1 Janu
Supply Shortages
September 22nd 2023
473 lines down in price The latest Category M adjustment (for October 2023) adds 10 items, bringing the total number of items in Category M to 661. This adjustment reflects underlying market prices (between April – June 2023) and the result o
DM Zone news England Wales
September 22nd 2023
BMA must put the needs of dispensing GPs at its core The DDA has launched a 'Call to Action' for dispensing practices, which will be officially launched at the DDA conference on Wednesday 27 September. On behalf of members, the DDA Board will use
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September 21st 2023
Delivery uniformity concerns Chiesi Ltd is recalling two batches of Trimbow 87/5/9 mcg pressurised inhalation solution. The affected batches are: Batch Number Expiry Date Pack Size First Distributed 1165031 18/09/2024 1 contain
MHRA alert
September 21st 2023
Rural primary care faces disproportionate additional service burdens The National Centre for Rural Health and Care has published a response to the government’s NHS Long Term Workforce Plan highlighting the unique role of rural GPs. NCRHC, whi
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