News filters

DM Zone news HR Zone news Clinical Zone news DDA news Clinical guidance news Conference news Dispensary guidance news Political News NHS Statistical Reports MHRA alert Pharmacy Owners' News Scotland MORE FILTERS
England Wales UK News Drug Tariff Updates CQC MHRA News News ; England DDA news; CQC HIW Drug Information Quizzes Rurality FMD Research Brexit Supply Shortages COVID19

November 20th 2024

Have your say on central flu vaccine procurement

NHS England is surveying providers on the current procurement model for NHS flu vaccinations, and how this supports delivery of the flu programme. Until December 17, providers are also asked to consider the potential benefits and challenges of a cen

November 14th 2024

MHRA launches medical device consultation

MHRA is consulting  on proposed changes to the regulatory requirements a medical device must meet before it is placed on the market in Great Britain. The consultation will close on 5 January 2025. Four regulatory areas are under consultation to

October 23rd 2024

Experts warn of impact of new obesity drugs

The upcoming NICE approval of Tirzepatide for treatment of obesity is expected to place additional pressure on the NHS, the Obesity Health Alliance has warned in a new report.  Treatment of Overweight and Obesity Position Statement & Eviden

Hot topics

DM Zone news HR Zone news Clinical guidance news Political News Scotland Wales Rurality Supply Shortages COVID19

September 24th 2024

Nexplanon supply route change

From 1 January 2025, GP practices in England will be able to order the sub dermal contraceptive implant (Nexplanon® 68mg implant) directly from their suppliers and claim back the cost.  This will mean that non dispensing patients

August 27th 2024

Temporary ban on GnRH analogues extended

The government has renewed a temporary ban on the sale and supply of gonadotrophin-releasing hormone analogues (c)  The continuation of the ban until 26 November 2024 applies to the sale or supply of these drugs, prescribed by pr

July 18th 2024

CQC highlights increased FP10HPs for dexamfetamine

Hospital prescriptions for dexamfetamine (Schedule 2) to be dispensed in the community increased 64 per cent by volume during 2023 to 9,228 items. Other key increases were seen in co-dydramol (up 33 per cent on 2022) and dihydrocodeine and codeine (

July 17th 2024

Scotland earmarks 17 items for deprescribing

Some 17 items have been earmarked for deprescribing in Scotland, as part of an initiative to achieve sustainable prescribing and reduce unwarranted variation in prescribing. Other items potentially affected by the initiative include diabetic sundrie

DDA Suppliers Directory

Follow us

ad1 Follow us
ad1 Follow us
ad1 Follow @TheDDA1 on X