Dispensing & Supply Latest News

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Midazolam (Epistatus®) 5mg/0.5ml oromucosal solution pre-filled oral syringes. MSN/2024/025 Tier 2…

The Drug Tariff Preface published monthly lists additions, deletions and other changes to products listed in the Drug Tariff. Below is a summary of the changes…

Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Concerta® XL 18mg & 36 mg prolonged release tablets (Orifarm UK Ltd) Drug alert number: EL (24)A/07 Date issued: 26…

This alert has been superseded by MSN/2024/028 (issued 06/03/2024) National Patient Safety Alert: Shortage of salbutamol 2.5mg/2.5ml and 5mg/2.5ml nebuliser liquid unit dose vials National…

Eli Lilly and Company Ltd has recently launched Mounjaro® (tirzepatide), a new diabetes drug which is also indicated for the treatment of weight loss. Mounjaro®…

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Epilim® (sodium valproate) syrup 200mg/5ml MSN/2024/023 Tier 2 – medium impact…

A new Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Drug Safety Update (Vol 17 Issue 7 February 2024) has been published and includes articles on:…

Patients will continue to face problems accessing medicines unless Government both eases supply problems in the UK, and resolves the critical financial state of community…