The British Menopause Society have published a helpful update on current availability of HRT products in the UK – including the following notes: There have been availability issues with many HRT products. Some of these are related to manufacturing shortages, while others are related to supply issues. The BMS has been reassured that these are temporary shortages which Continue Reading »
The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) Medicines Supply team have published the latest supply issues update for primary & secondary care.. The update provides information on new, ongoing and resolved supply issues as well as forthcoming discontinuations – with details of mitigating action taken by manufacturers, regulators & the DHSC, plus signposting to advice on alternatives. Registered users can Continue Reading »
The Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for England has written to pharmacists working in and with the NHS in England to update them on Government contingency plans for continuity of medicines supply in the event of a No Deal Exit from the EU. The letter reiterates advice about the additional pressure on medicines supplies that stockpiling can cause and provides information Continue Reading »