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September 5th 2025

Flu antivirals now prescribable year round

Oseltamivir (Tamiflu®) and zanamivir (Relenza®) can now be prescribed and dispensed outside the flu season in England, DHSC has announced. These antivirals are recommended for treatment of those at highest risk of severe disease outside of t

August 19th 2025

Private prescribing under scrutiny by DHSC

DHSC is seeking views on the safety and efficacy of private prescribing in the UK and overseas prescriptions presented for dispensing in the UK.  The call for views focuses on:   prescriptions written by prescribers registered

July 4th 2025

Tadalafil and vardenafil SLS proposals

The DDA has been consulted on proposals to remove erectile dysfunction medications tadalafil and vardenafil from the SLS. Both medications are widely available as generics and removing SLS restrictions will benefit patients who do not tolerate

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June 23rd 2025

Phased GP implementation of Mounjaro starts today

GPs have been given the green light to prescribe tirzepatide (Mounjaro)  from today (June 23) in a phased implementation period. Eligible cohorts for NHS dispensing are adults: with an initial body mass index (BMI) of at least 35 kg/m2, and

June 16th 2025

DDA updates dispenser training on MS management

The chronic central nervous system (CNS) condition multiple sclerosis affects more than 150,000 people in the UK. However, the wide range of MS symptoms and the unpredictable nature of the disease’s progression mean there is no one-size-fits a

May 15th 2025

DDA updates MS training module

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an acquired, chronic inflammatory condition of the central nervous system (CNS) that can affect the brain, brainstem and spinal cord. As a result, patients can experience a wide range of symptoms in different parts of

March 25th 2025

Rural patients among the most satisfied

Rural patients are among the most satisfied with access to GP services, a new study has found. Published in the BJGP, Relationship between the volume and type of appointments in general practice and patient experience: an observational study in Engl

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