Tag: DHSC
NHS prescription charges frozen for first time in 12 years
The government has announced a freeze to the NHS prescription charges, first time in 12 years, to help people ease with the cost of...
DHSC publishes proposals to amend pharmacy governance, current legislation on dispensing errors
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published plans to amend current pharmacy legislation on dispensing errors and clarify how registered pharmacies...
HRT shortage: “Get your act together, this is just exploitation,” MP lashes out at “profiteering” online pharmacies
Carolyn Harris, Labour MP for Swansea East and co-chair of the Menopause Taskforce, has raised concerns over overcharging of HRT medicines by some online...
DHSC issues SSPs for three HRT products to ensure continued access
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) on three HRT medicines to limit dispensing supply to three...
ABPI calls for fast and equal access to latest treatments for all cancer patients
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) has supported the Department of Health and Social Care's recommendation to 'aggressively expedite and roll out new...
Hub and spoke dispensing: CCA calls for evidence-based approach to proposed changes
The Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) has called for an evidence-based approach to hub and spoke dispensing proposals, stating that it is vital to back...