Announcements
May retail sales figures
The value of retail sales for May 2003, under the classification of pharmaceutical
sales, was up one point at 129.
The classification of the retail sale of pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetic
and toilet goods excludes National Health Service receipts. The figures
are based on returns made by a number of large retail pharmacy chains,
but exclude Boots The Chemists Ltd, which is classified under non-specialised
retail stores. The figures are compiled by the Office for National Statistics.
Antepsin
Antepsin (sucralfate) tablets (previously Wyeth) will now be manufactured
by E. Merck in packs of 100. Net price 1g 100 £8.75.
Fematrix and Femapak
Fematrix (estradiol) and the patches in Femapak (estradiol) are now
presented in slimmer foil sachets. The constituents of the patch are
unaltered.
Proctosedyl suppositories
Future supplies of Proctosedyl suppositories (cinchocaine hydrochloride
and hydrocortisone) will require refrigeration at 2–8C. This
will be printed on the new packs and will apply from batch 033331.
Proctosedyl ointment should continue to be stored at ambient temperature. |
