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6 products re-classified as special containers from May 2026

Published
29 April 2026
Source
PSNC Dispensing & Supply News
Imported
6 Jun 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 May 2026. Generic drug name (dm+d descriptor) Brand and/or manufacturer Pack Size Special container Budesonide 3mg gastro-resistant modified-release capsules Tillotts Pharma UK Ltd 100 capsules Complete pack Deferiprone [...]

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