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Recent Pharmacy Correspondence

Drug Alerts and Shortages

Please report problems experienced in obtaining medicines to CPNI via our Medicine Shortage Reporter. This includes generic items and branded medicines.

Contact Details for Local Integrated Care Offices (HSCB)

Recent Pharmacy Correspondence

Drug Alerts and Shortages

Please report problems experienced in obtaining medicines to CPNI via our Medicine Shortage Reporter. This includes generic items and branded medicines.

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Contact Details for Local Integrated Care Offices (HSCB)

Recent Pharmacy Correspondence

HSCB Correspondence

Advice For Patients With An Urgent Dental Need  21st Dec

Face Coverings for HSC Staff  14th December 2020

COVID-19 Vaccination – Co-administering Vaccines to Care Homes  11th Dec

COVID-19 Vaccination Programme for Community Pharmacy and Staff  10th Dec

COVID-19 Vaccination – Co-administering with other vaccines   8th Dec

COVID-19 Antibody Testing Study  4th Dec

Instalment Dispensing During the COVID-19 Pandemic  3rd Dec

PPE – Community Pharmacy Order and Delivery – Christmas and New Year  3rd Dec

DoH Correspondence

Letter to the Profession from UK CMOs regarding COVID-19 Vacc programme 31st Dec

Short Statement – First Dose Prioritisation  31st Dec

CEM CMO 2020 Greenbook (1)  31st Dec

Deployment of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine in NI  30th Dec

New Variant of SARS-COV-2 Virus in South Africa – Action for HSC  24th Dec

COVID-19 THERAPEUTIC ALERT – THERAPEUTIC ANTICOAGULATION (HEPARIN) IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SEVERE COVID-19 POSITIVE PATIENTS  23rd Dec

DOH Correspondence regarding Essential Services  23rd Dec

The Human Medicines (Coronavirus) (Further Amendments) Regulations 2020  21st Dec

Updated Resuscitation Council UK Guidance on The Management of Anaphylaxis in the Vaccination Setting  18th Dec

COVID-19 Therapeutic Alert – Azithromycin in the Management of COVID-19 Positive Patients  16th Dec

Pfizer Biontech Covid-19 Vaccine – Updated Guidance on Managing Allergic Reactions 10th Dec

BSO Communications (General & Circulars)

Deployment of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine in NI  30th Dec

Community Pharmacy Remuneration 2021/22  30th Dec

New Variant of SARS-COV-2 Virus in South Africa – Action for HSC  24th Dec

DOH Correspondence regarding Essential Services  23rd Dec

The Human Medicines (Coronavirus) (Further Amendments) Regulations 2020  21st Dec

Updated Resuscitation Council UK Guidance on The Management of Anaphylaxis in the Vaccination Setting  18th Dec

Bilxona (Gliclazide MR) Discontinuation Letter and Appendix 17th Dec

Prescriptions Issued by EEA Health Professionals Following Transition Period  17th Dec

Businesses and Service Providers Trade Webinar 

COVID-19 Vaccination – Co-administering Vaccines to Care Homes  11th Dec

Adrenaline for Anaphylaxis Kits – A Reminder to Health Care Professionals  10th Dec

Changing Lives Through Community Pain Support Programmes Bulletin  10th Dec

Pfizer Biontech Covid-19 Vaccine – Updated Guidance on Managing Allergic Reactions 10th Dec

Continuation of Seasonal Flu Programme by Peer Vaccinators  9th Dec

Deployment of the COVID-19 Vaccine in Northern Ireland  8th Dec

Winter Vaccines and Research and attached Letter  7th Dec

COVID-19 Antibody Testing Study  4th Dec

National Patient Safety Alert – Emergency Steroid Card  3rd Dec

Confirmed Influenza Isolates in NI – NICE Guidance on Use of Antivirals Now Applies   3rd Dec

Managing Requests for Repeat Meds – Christmas and New Year Holidays  3rd Dec

Managing Requests for Repeat Meds – Christmas and New Year –  Appendices 3rd Dec

EU Transition Update – Stakeholder Engagement Sessions  3rd Dec

EU Transition for Community Pharmacy  3rd Dec

Prescribing Over the Counter Meds and Items on Stop List 2nd Dec

Advice from the Chief Medical Officer to HSC professionals

DEPLOYMENT OF THE ASTRAZENECA COVID-19 VACCINE IN NORTHERN IRELAND AND UPDATED JCVI ADVICE ON COVID-19 VACCINES 30th Dec

DEPLOYMENT OF THE ASTRAZENECA COVID-19 VACCINE IN NORTHERN IRELAND AND UPDATED JCVI ADVICE ON COVID-19 VACCINES 30th Dec

NEW VARIANT OF SARS-COV-2 VIRUS IN SOUTH AFRICA; ACTIONS FOR HEALTH SERVICE IN NORTHERN IRELAND 24th Dec

COVID-19 THERAPEUTIC ALERT – THERAPEUTIC ANTICOAGULATION (HEPARIN) IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SEVERE COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) POSITIVE PATIENTS 23rd Dec

GUIDANCE ON DEATH CERTIFICATION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC 23rd Dec

THE HUMAN MEDICINES (CORONAVIRUS) (FURTHER AMENDMENTS) REGULATIONS 2020 21st Dec

UPDATED RESUSCITATION COUNCIL UK GUIDANCE ON THE MANAGEMENT OF ANAPHYLAXIS IN THE VACCINATION SETTING 18th Dec

COVID-19 THERAPEUTIC ALERT – AZITHROMYCIN IN THE MANAGEMENT OF COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) POSITIVE PATIENTS 16th Dec

ADRENALINE FOR ANAPHYLAXIS KITS – A REMINDER TO HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS 10th Dec

PFIZER BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE – UPDATED GUIDANCE ON MANAGING ALLERGIC REACTIONS 10th Dec

CONTINUATION OF SEASONAL FLU PROGRAMME BY PEER VACCINATORS 9th Dec

DEPLOYMENT OF THE COVID-19 VACCINE IN NORTHERN IRELAND 7th Dec

HSS(MD)80/2020 – WINTER VACCINES AND RESEARCH 6th Dec

CONFIRMED INFLUENZA ISOLATES IN NORTHERN IRELAND – NICE GUIDANCE ON USE OF ANTIVIRALS NOW APPLIES 3rd Dec

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Drug Alerts and Shortages

BSO Communications (Drug Alerts)

MPS 2747 – Medicines Recall – Sodiofolin 50mg/ml sol for inj  29th Dec

MPS 2744 – Medicines Recall – Zerbaxa 1g/0.5g Powder for Conc for Sol for Infusion  16th Dec

MPS 2743 – Medicines Defect Information – Co-careldopa 25mg/100mg tabs 15th Dec

MPS 2741 – Medicines Defect Information – Perindopril 2mg tabs  14th Dec

MPS 2738 – Medicines Recall – Simvador 10mg, 20mg and 40mg tabs  3rd Dec

Shortages Information

MPS 2746 – Docusate Sodium 100mg Caps – Supply Alert  21st Dec

MPS 2745 – Zemtard (Diltiazem) 240mg XL Caps – Supply Alert  21st Dec

MPS 2742 – Colestyramine – Supply Alert – 15th Dec

Atracurium Besilate Sol for Inj Vials & Amps (all strengths) – Supply Alert  7th Dec

MPS 2739 – Rifadin (Rifampicin) 100mg/5ml Oral Susp – Supply Alert  3rd Dec

Please report problems experienced in obtaining medicines to CPNI here . This includes generic items and branded medicines.

Northern Ireland Medicines Management Updates

December 2020 Volume 11, Issue 7 NEWSLETTER

NORTHERN IRELAND MEDICINES MANAGEMENT Newsletter Supplement
Choose Alogliptin as the Preferred DPP4 inhibitor Dec 2020

Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland

Holiday Message from the President of the Pharmaceutical Society NI, Dr Jim Livingstone

Pharmacist removed from the Register for non-compliance with CPD

Recruitment begins for ethnic minority healthcare staff COVID research study 4th Dec

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Contact Details for Local Integrated Care Offices (HSCB)

Recent Pharmacy Correspondence

HSCB Correspondence

Letter to CPs – Home Delivery Service During Pandemic – Monthly Return  27th Nov

Letter to CPs – Update on Contact Tracing Service + PPE Ordering  17th Nov

Appendix 1 – Community Pharmacy PPE Replenishment Monthly Oder Form  17th Nov

Actions in Event of Closures and Submission of SIT-REPS  4th Nov

Reminder – Provision of Oxygen Therapy to New Patients in Care Homes  4th Nov

DoH Correspondence

Expression of Interest – Reg Health Care Professionals – Sessional Vaccinators for COVID-19 Vaccination Programme  17th Nov

Early Alert System – Updated Circular plus Annex C (follow up proforma 13th Nov

IMMEDIATE ACTIONS IN RESPONSE TO MINK-VARIANT SARS-COV-2 VIRUS IN DENMARK  9th Nov

BSO Communications (General & Circulars)

Supervision of Opioid Substitution Treatment  25th Nov

Useful Guide to Mental and Emotional Wellbeing Resources  24th Nov

HSC Regional Staff Wellbeing Framework  24th Nov

FPS – Supporting Health and Wellbeing Needs of Staff  24th Nov

Letter to GPs and CPs – Repeat Prescription Guidance Implementation  24th Nov

Prescription Submission Reminder  24th Nov

(Addendum) – Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programme  19th Nov

Discontinue Use of Target and HSCB Antimicrobial PILs  19th Nov

New Models of Prescribing (NMOP) – Next Steps 19th Nov

Expression of Interest – Reg Health Care Professionals – Sessional Vaccinators for COVID-19 Vaccination Programme  17th Nov

Consultation on Proposals to Change Medicines Responsibilities 12th Nov

URGENT Alert to Community Pharmacies – Missing Prescription Pad  11th Nov

Insulin Safety in Primary Care Supplement  10th Nov

Advice from the Chief Medical Officer to HSC professionals

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO ALL REGISTERED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO BECOME SESSIONAL VACCINATORS TO HELP IMPLEMENT THE FORTHCOMING COVID-19 VACCINATION PROGRAMME 17th Nov

IMMEDIATE ACTIONS IN RESPONSE TO MINK-VARIANT SARS-COV-2 VIRUS IN DENMARK 8th Nov

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Drug Alerts and Shortages

BSO Communications (Drug Alerts)

MPS 2737 – Medicines Recall – Largactil 50mg/2ml sol injection  26th Nov

MPS 2736 – Medicines Recall – Betahistine dihydrochloride 8mg and 16mg tab  26th Nov

MPS 2735 – Medicines Recall – Abstral 200mcg Sublingual tabs  25th Nov

MPS 2732 – Medicines Recall – Ancotil 2.5g/250ml sol for infusion  12th Nov

MPS 2731 – Medicines Recall – Sodiofolin 50mg/ml sol for injection  11th Nov

MPS 2728 – Medicines Defect Information – Kolanticon Gel 200ml  10th Nov

Shortages Information

Please report problems experienced in obtaining medicines to CPNI here . This includes generic items and branded medicines.

MPS 2730 – Trifluoperazine 1mg in 5ml syrup – Supply Alert  11th Nov

MPS 2729 – Dulcolax (bisacodyl) 5mg and 10mg Supp  – Supply Alert  11th Nov

MPS 2725 – Nalcrom 100mg caps – Supply Alert  Updated 11th Nov

MPS 2722 – Konakion MM Paediatric – Supply Alert  Updated 11th Nov

MPS 2724 – Pneumovax23 pre-filled syringe – Supply Alert  Updated 3rd Nov 

Email sent to CPs – Shortage Information for HSC

Northern Ireland Medicines Management Updates

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Contact Details for Local Integrated Care Offices (HSCB)

Belfast	South Eastern	Southern	Northern	Western
12-22 Linenhall Street Belfast BT2 8BS	12-22 Linenhall Street Belfast BT2 8BS	Tower Hill Armagh BT61 9DR	County Hall 182 Galgorm Road Ballymena BT42 1QB	Gransha Park House 15 Gransha Park Clooney Road Londonderry BT47 6FN
Tel: 028 9536 3926	Tel: 028 9536 3926	Tel: 028 9536 2104	Tel: 028 9536 2812	Tel: 028 9536 1082
pharmacyservicesbelfast@hscni.net	pharmacyservicesse@hscni.net	pharmacyservicessouth@hscni.net	pharmacyservicesnorth@hscni.net	pharmacyserviceswest@hscni.net

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Recent Pharmacy Correspondence

HSCB Correspondence

Living Well Campaign Update  23rd October 2020

Grant Funding Allocation – Community Pharmacy Infrastructure  12th October 2020

COVID-19 Community Pharmacy Services Escalation Guidance  8th October 2020

PPE Update – Flu Vaccine Service  2nd October 2020

PPE – Update and Re-Ordering Process  1st October 2020

DoH Correspondence

THE HUMAN MEDICINES (CORONAVIRUS AND INFLUENZA) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2020: AMENDMENTS TO THE HUMAN MEDICINES REGULATIONS 2012  27th October 2020

Shielding Guidance for Children and Young People (RCPCH)  6th October 2020

BSO Communications (General & Circulars)

Letter to Trusts – Dispensing on Discharge from Hospital  29th October 2020

Dispensing on Discharge from Hospital (28 day supply policy)  29th October 2020

Levomepromazine 6mg tablets – Licensed Product  29th October 2020

Alert to all CPs – Stolen Dental Prescriptions (HS21D) Handwritten  28th October 2020

Repeat Prescription Management  28th October 2020

HSCB Guidance for Repeat Prescribing Management  28th October 2020

NI Medicines Management Newsletter  October 2020

HSCB Correspondence – Building the CP Partnership Programme  20th Oct 2020

Ending of Serious Shortage Protocol – Fluoxetine 40mg caps  13th October 2020

Healthy Living Centre Pain Support Programmes  7th October 2020

HSC Secure Email Go Live  1st October 2020

Primary Care Email Communication Policy to CP  1st October 2020

Advice from the Chief Medical Officer to HSC professionals

THE HUMAN MEDICINES (CORONAVIRUS AND INFLUENZA) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2020: AMENDMENTS TO THE HUMAN MEDICINES REGULATIONS 2012 27th October 2020

Shielding’ for Children and Young people 6th October 2020

Lithium Carbonate (Priadel) 200mg and 400mg Modified Release Tablet – updated supply disruption alert 12th October 2020

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Drug Alerts and Shortages

BSO Communications (Drug Alerts)

MPS 2719 – Medicines Recall – Metoprolol 50mg tabs  14th October 2020

MPS 2718 – Medicines Recall – Epilim 500mg gr tabs  14th October 2020

MPS 2715 – Medicines Recall – Boots Dermacare 1% w/w Hydrocortisone Oint  6th October 2020

Shortages Information

Please report problems experienced in obtaining medicines to CPNI here . This includes generic items and branded medicines.

MPS 2726 – Haloperidol 5mg/5ml oral sol SF – Supply Alert  28th October 2020

MPS 2725 – Nalcrom 100mg caps – Supply Alert  28th October 2020

MPS 2724 – Pneumovax23 pre-filled syringe – Supply Alert  26th October 2020

MPS 2723 – DDAVP (Desmopressin 0.01%) – Supply Alert 22nd October 2020

MPS 2722 – Konakion MM Paediatric – Supply Alert  21st October 2020

Email sent to CPs – Shortage Information for HSC 19th October 2020

MPS 2720 – Dulcolax 5mg Suppositories – Supply Alert  15th October 2020

MPS 2717 – Salazopyrin EN 500mg tabs – Supply Alert  9th October 2020

MPS 2716 – Lorazepam (Ativan) 4mg/ml sol for inj – Supply Alert  6th Oct 2020