Clobazam (Frisium) 10mg tablets: limited supply
The Frisium brand is short until about 9 October 2026. Clobazam is an MHRA category 1 antiepileptic, so take care when switching brands.
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Penicillin vs penicillamine allergy recording: review by 20 November
Run the ICB's EMIS search for patients recorded as penicillamine-allergic who may actually be penicillin-allergic, and review each record (TPP search to follow). It's a National Patient Safety Alert, so CQC may act if it's not done.
New resources to support high-quality urine sample collection for suspected UTIs
Resources to support good-quality urine sample collection for suspected UTIs.
Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) in primary care for weight management
Tirzepatide (Mounjaro): prescribers must make sure patients are referred to a behavioural support service as part of wraparound care.
Risperidone 1mg orodispersible tablets: limited supply
Limited until about 25 September 2026. Don't start new patients on this preparation.
Palliative care drugs: bank holiday supply poster
A poster listing community pharmacies stocking specialist palliative care drugs over bank holidays is in the BSol Medicines Management Hub.
Midlands Controlled Drugs newsletter (August 2026)
Covers the CQC annual controlled drugs report, prevention of future deaths learning and preventing diversion.
Voltarol Ophtha 0.1% eye drops unavailable until January 2027
Don't start new patients. See the SPS tool for alternatives.
Domperidone now contraindicated in phaeochromocytoma
MHRA advice: severe hypertension has been reported. Domperidone is now contraindicated where phaeochromocytoma is confirmed or suspected.