Expansion of RSV Vaccine Eligibility
From 1st April 2026, to coincide with COVID Vaccines for possible co-administration, the eligibility for RSV will include patients 80 years & over and all residents in care homes for older adults (previously only offered to patients who had not yet reached 80...
National patient safety alert
Beware of incorrectly coding a patient’s penicillin allergy as a penicillamine allergy. This error risks a patient with a known penicillin allergy being administered a penicillin-based antibiotic and having a potentially fatal anaphylactic reaction. ‘Penicillin’...
Rybelsus (semaglutide) Changes In Formulation
Rybelsus should always be taken once daily (1 tablet per day). Patients should be switched directly to the new equivalent strength: If dose escalation due, patients can be switched to the higher new strength. Patients should be informed about the change in...
PCA’s – CHOL003 & BP Targets
We are receiving lots of queries from practices struggling with CHOL003 – Q: We are having issues with CHOL003 – Consider statin or other lipid-lowering therapy – this is still outstanding although we have used Statin declined (XaIIl) (SNOMED:...
PCSE Online – Accountant Access
From 16 January 2026, new functionality is available in PCSE Online to support GP accountants who work on behalf of GP Pension Scheme Members. This will allow accountants to view a member’s Employee Contribution Statement and to complete annual Type 1 or Type 2...
Childhood Immunisation Calculator
Public Health have created a downloadable immunisation calculator for GP surgeries and other relevant health professionals. Use it to calculate when a baby or child, is due which vaccines. Once you have access; you can enter their date of birth in the calculator...
New proposed statutory rates from April 2026
Fees for DVLA Reports
And more good news … From 1st January 2026, the fee for completing a DVLA form has increased to £50 (from £40) and from 1st April 2026, will increase to £62.50. The fee increase is so the service is more in line with the work required to complete the form. The BMA are...
Changes to childhood vaccinations, 1st January 2026
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