BMA issues prescribing guidance
Charging patients, drug switches and more
The BMA has issued guidance on the following areas….
Clinical guidance news
New levothyroxine prescribing advice
Remember to endorse if specific brands are dispensed
The May 2021 MHRA Drug Safety Update contains new prescribing advice…
Chloral hydrate/ranitidine supply notices
New and updated notices
Supply interruption notifications have been published for the following…
GMC updates prescribing guidance
Updates include new CD prescribing advice
Medical regulator the General Medical Council has updated its…
Priadel supplies to continue during CMA investigation
Lithium should be prescribed by brand
The withdrawal of Priadel has been paused while the…
Stanek/Sastravi supply interruptions
Some presentations out of stock until early August
Supplies of the following presentations of Stanek and Sastravi…
GPs and pharmacies to stay open over Easter bank holidays
Hospitals expected to prioritise discharge as infection rates soar
Emergency pandemic legislation has been passed ordering pharmacies and…
Updated PPE guidance for primary care
Masks recommended in pharmacies
Public Health England has updated guidance on PPE. There…
Stanek (levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone) out of stock
Consider generic prescribing
Clinicians and dispensers are advised that Stanek (levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone) tablets…
Digital Yellow Card reports only during COVID-19
Telephone line also available
The MHRA has requested that all Yellow Card reports…
