DHSC

NPA wants competition watchdog to weigh in on hub & spoke

CMA should �look into� hub and spoke dispensing to ensure fairness, says NPA.

The Government plans to increase the age for prescription exemptions to 66 years.

PSNC chief executive Simon Dukes will leave his post at the end of September after just over three and-a-half years in the role.

The Department of Health and Social Care announces that it aims to vaccinate 85 per cent of people aged 65 and over against influenza.

PSNC chief Simon Dukes has urged contractors to "use their best judgement" when putting together their Covid costs evidence.

Community pharmacy's representative bodies are demanding greater clarity on the Health and Care Bill set out in today's speech.

New guidance clarifies the obligations on suppliers in Regulation 28 and 29 of the Health Service Products Regulations 2018.

New body will lead national efforts to tackle obesity, improve mental health and promote physical activity.

The Department for Health and Social Care has issued a serious shortage protocol for anti-diabetes medicine Competact with immediate effect

SSPs for Fluoxetine 30mg capsules and Levothyroxine 12.5mcg tablets have been extended.

The serious shortage protocol for Levothyroxine 12.5mcg tablets has been extended by the DHSC.

Repaglinide 1mg and 2mg tablets will be out of stock until early May.

The serious shortage protocol for Salazopyrin EN-Tabs 500mg has been extended until March 8.

Pharmacy technicians and dispensing staff have been invited to join a panel that assesses the quality of PPE.

The Government hopes additional supplies will boost the largest ever flu vaccination programme in 2020-21.

Treasury's refusal to offer contractors more cash is 'not in line with ministers' promises' says PSNC chief Simon Dukes.

Pharmacies can deliver flu vaccines using the DHSC's centrally procured stock from tomorrow.

The DHSC has today announced the second wave of price concessions for December.

A petition urging the government to cover costs incurred by pharmacies during Covid-19 is gathering pace.

The PSNC is seeking urgent clarity from NHS England & Improvement on the opening requirements for pharmacies over the Christmas period.