Repeat prescribing and medication reviews blamed for overprescribing
Report highlights role of systemic and cultural factors
Lack of a standard approach to repeat prescriptions and…
Clinical guidance news
Lidocaine and adrenaline injection shortage notice
Additional strength added to September Out of Stock list
An additional strength of Xylocaine (lidocaine) with adrenaline injection…
September supply issues update published
DHSC round-up of new and ongoing issues
DSHC medicines supply team has published the September 2021…
BMA issues prescribing guidance
Charging patients, drug switches and more
The BMA has issued guidance on the following areas….
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…
