Discontinuation of Levemir products
Levemir is being discontinued, with stock due to run out in December 2026; switch patients in good time.
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Remind patients to carry their emergency card for Addison’s disease
After coroners' reports, GPs are asked to remind patients with Addison's disease to carry their Steroid Emergency Card.
NICE recommends semaglutide injections to prevent heart attack and stroke
NICE recommends semaglutide injections to prevent heart attacks and strokes in eligible patients.
Extension of electronic prescription service (EPS) for patients in places of detention in England
People released from places of detention will leave with a first repeat EPS prescription, from April 2026.
Gender services for under-18s: hormone policy consultation and shared care
Updates to Children and Young People’s Gender Services clinical policy
Public consultation until 7 June 2026 on a draft policy on hormones in children and young people's gender services.
Update on care leavers entitlement to free NHS prescriptions, dental and eyecare
Care leavers will get free NHS prescriptions, dental and eye care by the end of 2026.
ICBs ration Mounjaro prescribing by GPs with additional eligibility criteria
Some ICBs are adding their own eligibility thresholds for GP prescribing of tirzepatide (Mounjaro).
NICE confirms first-line SGLT-2 prescribing in final type 2 diabetes guidance
Final NICE type 2 diabetes guidance recommends offering SGLT-2 inhibitors much earlier.
RCGP responds to new Lancet study on statin side effects
The RCGP comments on a Lancet review finding most reported statin side effects aren't caused by statins.