UK Pharmacists and Pharmacies have received communication for the Royal Pharmaceutical Society yesterday (15th December 2022) regarding the addition of 3 penicillin products to the list of products impacted by serious shortages in supply.
The NIMAR process is designed to ensure that people in Northern Ireland can access Prescription Only Medicines unavailable on the NI Market
Previously this year we saw a shortage of HRT medication and now pharmacies are facing shortages of common antibiotics such as Amoxicillin.
Steve Barclay, health secretary has suggested that the ‘Pharmacy First’ model is the solution to help alleviate pressure from GP’s and free up more appointments.
With threats of strikes happening all over the healthcare sector and even you local postie, why is that you never hear of pharmacists striking?
MHRA Guidance Note 6 – Notes for applicants and holders of a Wholesale Dealer’s Licence (WDA(H)) or Broker Registration was updated in November 2022 with some significant changes regarding Brexit.
