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Supply Notification: Berinert (Human C1 Esterase inhibitor) 500IU powder and solvent for injection (CSL Behring UK)

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a supply disruption notification for Berinert (Human C1 Esterase inhibitor) 500IU powder and solvent for injection as limited stock remains in the supply chain. Further information and management advice can be found in the alert. The DHSC Medicine Supply Team provide a monthly update on potential...

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Colestyramine sachets and Fluticasone nasules added to the list of medicines that cannot be parallel exported from the UK

Further to our news story Temporary parallel export ban issued to ensure continued supply of medicines the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced that Colestyramine sachets and Fluticasone nasules are to be added to the list of medicines which must not be parallel exported...

1 day ago

Class 2 Medicines recall: Ranitidine 150mg and 300mg Film-Coated Tablets (Accord Healthcare)

Drug alert number: EL (19)A/40 Date issued: 5 December 2019 Accord Healthcare are recalling all unexpired stock of the products listed below from pharmacies and wholesalers as a precautionary measure due to possible contamination with an impurity Nnitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) which has genotoxic and carcinogenic potential. Product PL Number Ranitidine 150mg Film-Coated Tablets 20075/0063 Ranitidine 300mg...

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Leeds Blood Pressure Wise Service

Leeds Blood Pressure Wise Service has been commissioned by Leeds City Council to increase the identification of hypertension and atrial fibrillation by offering opportunistic blood pressure screening in community pharmacies. Aims of the service include:

To increase the detection and management of hypertension and atrial fibrillation.
To provide easy access to blood pressure monitoring through community pharmacies
To develop and pilot a new method of data collection and data sharing using a SystmOne Community Module.
To encourage self-management and healthy lifestyles to reduce risks of developing hypertension

The service will be offered to any person over the age of 35 years old that meets the criteria outlined in annex 3 of the service specification (below).

Leeds Blood Pressure Wise Service Specification

Leeds Blood Pressure Wise Service Providers

Blood Pressure Wise Service Guide

Resources

Patient Consent Form

Blood Pressure Wise Consultation - Checklist for pharmacies

Clinical Pathway

Code of Conduct

Home Blood Pressure Diary

Blood Pressure Wise Letter to Patients - Severe Blood Pressure

Blood Pressure Wise Letter to patients not registered with a GP

Blood Pressure Wise Letter to Patients - Irregular Pulse