MSN: Co-codamol 30mg/500mg tablets

DHSC has published a Tier 3 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for Co-codamol 30mg/500mg tablets: limited supply from early February until early June 2026.

Up-to-date information about this and other medicine supply issues can be found in the DHSC and NHSE online Medicines Supply Tool

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DDA meets MPs to discuss increasing cost pressures

The increasing cost pressures on dispensing practice have been highlighted by the DDA in a drop-in meeting with cross party MPs. Facilitated by Labour MP (Buckingham & Bletchley) Callum Anderson, the meeting saw DDA senior leaders meet with MPs

Rising dispensing GP cost pressures recognised by CMO

The chief medical officer (CMO) for England has recognised the increased cost pressures on dispensing practices in his latest report, Health in rural areas and small towns. The report stresses that practices are closing or reducing their vital servi

England & Wales: Initial November concession prices

The Department of Health and Social Care has published an initial list of November concessions for England and Wales. Details of the update are available in a downloadable spreadsheet for DDA members.