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awareness dates 1. Directory of Services (DoS) – 1 October – 31 •
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for December 2024 December • Natural ﬂ avourings. 1mg/ml • Format allows for
Pharmacies are required to verify, and where is strawberry ﬂ avoured. mg/kg dosing.
necessary, update the information contained in their Strawberry is the most
Decembeard (bowel NHS website profile and their Directory of Services popular ﬂ avour with • The range allows for 5mg,
cancer awareness) (DoS) profile using the Profile Manager at least each children . 2mg/ml and 10mg and 20mg dosing
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quarter of the financial year. with a single 5ml dose.
1 December This is a mandatory requirement for all contractors. 4mg/ml are mint ﬂ avoured.
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World Aids Day • Uniquely the 1mg/ml
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2-8 December England constituted. strength can be mixed
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with baby’s milk to aid
National grief awareness administration.
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week 1. Covid-19 and Flu vaccination service – 20 December
NHS England anticipate that most COVID-19 and flu
3 December vaccinations should be completed by this date.
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International Day of 2. Pharmacy First consultation payment threshold
People with disabilities In December, the threshold for funding is 20 consultations.
Making a happy difference
5 December Wales Making a ha pp y diff er ence
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International volunteer
day for patients with GORD*
1. Workforce Enabler Declaration – 31 December
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12 December Declare on NECAF the number of hours of staffing *Gastro-Oesophageal Reﬂ ux Disease
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Christmas Jumper day at each training banding level per annum for up to
two members of staff. Abbreviated Prescribing Information: Omeprazole 1 mg/ml, Powder for Oral Suspension. Consult Summary of Product Characteristics for one week, which may be repeated. Treatment and prevention of NSAID-associated gastric and duodenal ulcers: 20mg once daily, for 4
Payments are made monthly, pro-rata against 37.5 before prescribing. Presentation: White/off-white/slightly yellow powder, each ml of reconstituted suspension contains 1 mg of omeprazole. weeks, which may be repeated. Treatment of reﬂ ux esophagitis: 20mg once daily for 4 weeks, which may be repeated. Severe esophagitis
Therapeutic Indications: Omeprazole Oral Suspension is indicated for treatment of reﬂ ux esophagitis; Symptomatic treatment of heartburn
40mg once daily for 8 weeks. Long-term management of patients with healed reﬂ ux esophagitis: 10 – 40mg once daily. Treatment of
hour week. and acid regurgitation in gastro-esophageal reﬂ ux disease in children aged 1 – 12 months of age. Posology and Method of Administration: symptomatic gastro-esophageal reﬂ ux disease: 10-20mg daily. Paediatric population: 1 month to 1 year: 1mg/kg once daily.1 year
10 – 20mg once daily. 2 years of age 20 – 40mg once daily. Reﬂ ux esophagitis: Treatment 4 – 8 weeks. Symptomatic treatment of
Omeprazole Oral Suspension should be taken on an empty stomach following reconstitution, at least 30 minutes before a meal. The oral
2. Continuity Scheme – 31 December suspension should not be mixed or administered with any drinks or foods other than milk. Omeprazole can be administered via nasogastric heartburn and acid regurgitation in gastro-esophageal reﬂ ux disease: Treatment 2 – 4 weeks. Children over 4 years of age and adolescents:
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Treatment of duodenal ulcer caused by H. pylori: 10 – 20mg depending on weight + suitable antibiotic twice daily for one week. Special
(NG) or percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes. Paediatric population aged 1 month to 12 months: Omeprazole 1 mg/ml
Declare on the WP34C for the relevant month that: oral suspension should be used for patients weighing ≥ 2 kg to ≤ 5 kg. 1 mg/kg body weight once daily is recommended. Individual dose populations: Dose adjustment is not needed in patients with impaired renal function. In patients with impaired hepatic function a daily dose
measurements ≤ 2 ml are not indicated. The treatment time is 4-8 weeks for reﬂ ux esophagitis and 2–4 weeks for heartburn and acid
of 10 – 20mg may be sufﬁ cient. Dose adjustment is not needed in the elderly. Method of administration: Oral suspension should be taken
Number of days CAS was available - eligible for a regurgitation in gastro-esophageal reﬂ ux disease. Dose adjustment is not needed in patients with impaired renal function. Contraindications: on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before a meal. Omeprazole can be administered via nasogastric (NG) or percutaneous endoscopic
Hypersensitivity to the active substance, substituted benzimidazoles or to any of the excipients listed and concomitant use with nelﬁ navir.
gastrostomy (PEG) tubes. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to the active substance, substituted benzimidazoles or to any of the excipients.
payment of £263.90 if 80% or more. Special Warnings and Precautions for use: Caution should be exercised when used as Omeprazole may alleviate symptoms of malignancy Omeprazole must not be used with nelﬁ navir. Special Warnings and Precautions for use: Caution should be exercised when used as
and delay diagnosis. Concomitant use with atazanavir is not recommended. Omeprazole may reduce the absorption of vitamin B12 and the
Omeprazole may alleviate symptoms of malignancy and delay diagnosis. Concomitant use with atazanavir is not recommended. Omeprazole
Number of days the Contraception Service was potential for interactions with drugs metabolised through CYP2C19 should be considered. Severe hypomagnesaemia has been reported in may reduce the absorption of vitamin B12 and the potential for interactions with drugs metabolised through CYP2C19 should be considered.
available - eligible for a payment of £263.90 if 80% patients treated with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like omeprazole for at least three months, and in most cases for a year. Increased risk of Severe hypomagnesaemia has been reported in patients treated with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like omeprazole for at least three months,
hip, wrist and spine fracture in high doses and over long durations (>1 year) should be considered. Severe cutaneous adverse reactions are
and in most cases for a year. Increased risk of hip, wrist and spine fracture in high doses and over long durations (>1 year) should be
or more. reported in association with omeprazole treatment. Treatment should be discontinued in case of suspected acute tubulointerstitial nephritis considered. Severe cutaneous adverse reactions are reported in association with omeprazole treatment. Treatment should be discontinued in
case of suspected acute tubulointerstitial nephritis and subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Omeprazole treatment should be stopped
and subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Omeprazole treatment should be stopped for at least 5 days before Increased Chromogranin
3. Independent prescribing claims – 31 December measurements. Slightly increased risk of gastrointestinal infections such as Salmonella and Campylobacter are associated with proton pump for at least 5 days before Increased Chromogranin measurements. Slightly increased risk of gastrointestinal infections such as Salmonella
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and Campylobacter are associated with proton pump inhibitors. Care should be exercised in patients with reduced kidney function or patients
inhibitors. Care should be exercised in patients with reduced kidney function or patients on a controlled potassium diet as this medicine
For Pharmacies offering Independent Prescribing (IP) contains 54.3 mg (1.39 mmol) potassium per ml or 271.5 mg (6.95 mmol) of potassium per 5 ml dose. Allergic reactions may be on a controlled potassium diet as this medicine contains 54.3 mg (1.39 mmol) potassium per ml or 271.5 mg (6.95 mmol) of potassium
per 5 ml dose. Allergic reactions may be caused by the excipient sodium methyl para hydroxybenzoate. Patients with fructose intolerance
caused by the excipient sodium methyl para hydroxybenzoate. Risk for neonatal jaundice should be considered and patients with fructose
services they should declare the number of hours intolerance should not take this medicine as it contains maltitol. Any warning from the MC, CHM CSM or MHRA. No. Black Triangle should not take this medicine as it contains maltitol. Any warning from the MC, CHM CSM or MHRA. No. Black Triangle notice: Not
applicable. Legal Category: Prescription only medicine. The reported adverse reactions are: Leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, Agranulocytosis,
notice (if relevant): N/A. Legal Category: POM. The reported adverse reactions are: Leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, Agranulocytosis,
available and number of consultations that month. pancytopenia, Hypersensitivity reactions e.g. fever, angioedema and anaphylactic reaction/shock, Hyponatraemia, Hypomagnesaemia; Pancytopenia, Hypersensitivity reactions e.g. fever, angioedema and anaphylactic reaction/shock, Hyponatraemia, Hypomagnesaemia,
hypocalcaemia, hypokalaemia, Insomnia, Agitation, confusion, depression, Aggression, hallucinations, Headache, Dizziness, paraesthesia,
Hypocalcaemia, Hypokalaemia, Insomnia, Agitation, Confusion, Depression, Aggression, Hallucinations, Headache, Dizziness, Paraesthesia,
somnolence, Taste disturbance, Blurred vision, Vertigo, Bronchospasm, Abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhoea, ﬂ atulence, nausea/vomiting, Somnolence, Taste disturbance, Blurred vision, Vertigo, Bronchospasm, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Flatulence, Nausea/Vomiting,
fundic gland polyps (benign), Dry mouth, stomatitis, gastrointestinal candidiasis, Microscopic colitis, Increased liver enzymes, Hepatitis with Fundic gland polyps (benign), Dry mouth, Stomatitis, Gastrointestinal candidiasis, Microscopic colitis, Increased liver enzymes, Hepatitis with
Northern Ireland or without jaundice, Hepatic failure, encephalopathy in patients with pre-existing liver disease, Dermatitis, pruritus, rash, urticaria, Alopecia, or without jaundice, Hepatic failure, Encephalopathy in patients with pre-existing liver disease, Dermatitis, Pruritus, Rash, Urticaria, Alopecia,
Photosensitivity, Erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus,
photosensitivity, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS),
Erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, Fracture of Fracture of the hip, wrist or spine, Arthralgia, Myalgia, Muscular weakness, Tubulointerstitial nephritis (with possible progression to renal
the hip, wrist or spine, Arthralgia, myalgia, Muscular weakness, Tubulointerstitial nephritis (with possible progression to renal failure), failure), Gynaecomastia, Malaise, Peripheral oedema, and Increased sweating. Pack Size and NHS Price: Each bottle contains 90ml of oral
Gynaecomastia, Malaise, peripheral oedema, Increased sweating. Pack Size and NHS Price: Each bottle contains 90ml of oral suspension of suspension of which at least 75ml is intended for dosing. 2mg/ml x 90 ml - £124.00 4mg/ml x 90 ml - £234.00. Marketing Authorisation
1. Pharmacy premises registration – 1 January which at least 75ml is intended for dosing- £111.00. Marketing Authorisation Number: PL 34111/0005. Marketing Authorisation Holder: Number: 2mg/ml –PL 34111/0002, 4mg/ml – PL 34111/0003. Marketing Authorisation Holder: Xeolas Pharmaceuticals Limited,
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Hamilton Building, DCU, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, IRELAND. Date of Preparation: July 2023.
Xeolas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Hamilton Building, DCU, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland. Date of Preparation: July 2023.
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The registration of premises under the Medicines Abbreviated Prescribing Information: Omeprazole 2mg/ml and 4mg/ml, Powder for Oral Suspension. Consult Summary of Product Adverse events should be reported. Reporting forms and information can be found at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard
Act 1968, expire on 31 December each year. Characteristics before prescribing. Presentation: The reconstituted suspension will be a white / off-white / brownish suspension containing Adverse events should also be reported to Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Ltd on 0113 244 1400.
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2mg/ml or 4mg/ml omeprazole. Therapeutic Indications: Adults: Treatment of duodenal ulcers, gastric ulcers, NSAID-associated gastric and
Payment is due on or before 1 January. duodenal ulcers, reﬂ ux esophagitis, symptomatic gastro-esophageal reﬂ ux disease, prevention of relapse of duodenal ulcers, gastric ulcers,
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in combination with appropriate antibiotics, Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) eradication in peptic ulcer disease, long-term management of Reference 1. Generation R. What ﬂ avour would children choose for their medicine? Available at https://generationr.org.uk/
patients with healed reﬂ ux esophagitis. Paediatric use: Children over 1 month of age: treatment of reﬂ ux esophagitis, symptomatic treatment what-ﬂ avour-would-children-choose-for-their-medicines/ Accessed September 2023.
of heartburn and acid regurgitation in gastroesophageal reﬂ ux disease. Children over 4 years of age and adolescents: In combination with
6 antibiotics in treatment of duodenal ulcer caused by H. pylori. Posology and Method of Administration: Adults: Treatment and prevention of Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Rosemont House, Yorkdale Industrial Park, Braithwaite Street, Leeds LS11 9XE
relapse of duodenal ulcers, gastric ulcers: 10 – 40mg once daily. H. pylori eradication 20 – 40mg once or twice daily + suitable antibiotic T +44 (0)113 244 1400 E infodesk@rosemontpharma.com Sales/Customer Service: T +44 (0) 113 244 1999 W www.rosemontpharma.com
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