SCR Newsletter

SCR Newsletter

HRT Shortages – Resources

British Menopause Society (BMS) – HRT Supply News BMS Tools for Clinicians HRT Guide HRT – Practical prescribing HRT preparations […]

DHSC Medicines Supply Notice – Metformin 500mg/5ml oral solution sugar free

The DHSC Medicines Supply team have circulated the following Tier 2 Medicines Supply Notification concerning metformin 500mg/5ml oral solution sugar […]

British Fatwa Council – updated fatwa on nasal ‘flu vaccine

The British Fatwa Council has published the following updated fatwa related to the use of porcine gelatin in nasal ‘flu […]

Varenicline (Champix) Supply Issues – NCSCT advice

The National Centre for Smoking Cessation & Training (NCSCT) has published the following bulletin notifying smoking cessation practitioners about problems […]

Chloramphenicol Eye Drops & Boron – RCOphth Safety Alert

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists have published a statement on the recent regulatory changes affecting use of chloramphenical eye drops […]

CD Bulletin – December 2020

CD Bulletin Issue 17 December 2020 Substance -LEAN CANCARD Pharmacy Investigations Crushing Buprenorphine Tablets CPCS – Inappropriate Supplies Drug Awareness […]

Back Pain & Sciatica – NICE warn against benzos, gabapentinoids & opioids

NICE has published an update to NG59 Low Back Pain and Sciatica. The updated guideline advises healthcare professionals NOT to […]

COVID-19 Maintaining Immunisation Programmes – PHE Guidance

Public Health England – with support from the Royal College of General Practitioners and the Royal College of Paediatrics and […]