*** URGENT COMMUNICATION FROM HSCB ***
HSCB has been notified of 2 missing private prescriptions (PCD1) issued by Dr Jennifer Doherty, Kingsbridge Private Hospital, Belfast and dated 9/12/2020, which order Ritalin 10mg tablets in quantities of 168 and 336 tablets respectively.
If you have been presented with a prescription which you are concerned about, please contact Kingsbridge at 028 9066 7878 (or Anthony McKenna, Kingsbridge Hospital Controlled Drugs Accountable Officer on 07706820773) to confirm the validity of the prescription.
Yours sincerely
Vanessa
SENT ON BEHALF OF DR. VANESSA CHAMBERS | Head of Policy & Development
Dear Colleague
Please find correspondence here sent to the service in October confirming that Urgent pandemic packs remain in place for anticipatory care.
Yours sincerely
Vanessa
SENT ON BEHALF OF DR. VANESSA CHAMBERS | Head of Policy & Development
Dear Colleague
CURRENT MEDICINES SHORTAGE
Department of Health (NI) has requested that the information compiled by DHSC, is cascaded to relevant primary care services for information and action as appropriate.
Please note this notification relates to a current shortage of :
Zemtard (diltiazem) 240mg XL
Docusate sodium 100mg capsules
Practices and Community Pharmacies are encouraged to liaise re local stock situation and plans for management.
Note: Information on this and previous shortages is also posted at
http://www.hscbusiness.hscni.net/services/3065.htm
Yours sincerely
Vanessa
SENT ON BEHALF OF DR. VANESSA CHAMBERS | Head of Policy & Development
Dear Colleague
Please find here for your attention, correspondence from Donncha O’Carolan, Interim Head of Dental Services, HSCB.
Yours sincerely
Vanessa
SENT ON BEHALF OF DR. VANESSA CHAMBERS | Head of Policy & Development
FOR THE ATTENTION OF All Community Pharmacists Providing Vaccination Services
Dear Colleague
Please find here for your information, correspondence from Dr Michael McBride, Chief Medical Officer; Prof Charlotte McArdle, Chief Nursing Officer and Cathy Harrison, Chief Pharmaceutical Officer.
In summary, the Resuscitation Council UK has now published updated information for use in any vaccination setting. The updated information can be found here.
Yours sincerely
Vanessa
SENT ON BEHALF OF DR. VANESSA CHAMBERS | Head of Policy & Development
