Gabapentin & Pregabalin – to be Controlled Drugs in 2019

The Home Office has announced plans to classify both gabapentin and pregabalin as Class C controlled drugs in April 2019. […]

Jext Adrenaline Auto-Injectors – Extended Use By Dates

The MHRA have authorised ALK to extend the use by dates of specified Lots (Batches) of Jext 150 microgram adrenaline […]

Adrenaline 150microgram Auto-injectors – Supply Controls

The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) has put in place a Dispenser Validation process for all prescriptions for […]

Prevention of Future Deaths Report – Adrenaline Auto-Injectors

A recent post noted that HM Assistant Coroner for West London intended to issue a Regulation 28 Prevention of Future […]

Keep Antibiotics Working – 2018 Campaign

PHE Keep Antibiotics Working Campaign 2018 https://campaignresources.phe.gov.uk/resources/campaigns/58-keep-antibiotics-working On 23rd October 2018 Public Health England (PHE) will launch their national campaign […]

Incorrectly Recorded Penicillin Allergy – Increased risk of MSRA & C.difficile infection

NICE has warned healthcare professionals and the public that people who incorrectly believe they are allergic to penicillin are unnecessarily […]

Coroner’s Inquest into fatal anaphylaxis – Prevention of Future Deaths Report

Following the inquest concerning the death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, HM Assistant Coroner for West London will be issuing three Prevention of […]

EPS – Controlled Drugs Pilot

NHS Digital have started a pilot for prescribing Schedule 2 & 3 Controlled Drugs using the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS). 10 […]

No-Deal Brexit – MHRA consultation

The MHRA have launched a consultation on legislative proposals for a no-deal exit from the EU. The consultation document proposes […]