5 products re-classified as special containers from September 2026
Following representations from Community Pharmacy England, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has re-determined that the following products will be granted special container status from 1 September 2026. Generic drug name (dm+d descriptor) Brand and/or manufacturer Pack Size Special container Ethinylestradiol 20microgram / Desogestrel 150microgram tablets Bimizza® 150microgram/20microgram tablets (Morningside Healthcare Ltd) 63 tablet [...]
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