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Stock Control of Medicines by Pharmacy System

15 August 2016This post provides the content of a series of procurement training resources aimed at assisting in the management of medicines stocks. There is a “generic”…

Example medicines to prescribe by brand name

2 April 2026Prescribe certain medicines by brand to ensure supply of the same product. Examples are grouped by therapeutic area. The list of products is not exhaustive.

Medicines Procurement and Supply Chain (MPSC) frameworks

19 February 2026Procurement of medicines and services is undertaken nationally in England by Medicines Procurement and Supply Chain (MPSC) frameworks.

Procurement of medicines and services for NHS secondary care

19 February 2026An overview of procurement arrangements for medicines and pharmaceutical products and services for NHS secondary care providers in England.

Understanding principles of medicines inventory management

13 January 2026Our advice to help NHS secondary care pharmacy procurement teams manage inventory of medicines.

Procurement of branded medicines within the tranche system

19 February 2026The Medicines Procurement and Supply Chain (MPSC) uses a tranche system for procurement of branded medicines within the same treatment area.

Completing regular and annual stock checks

13 January 2026Emphasising the value in committing time to robust stock management processes

Managing stock of critical medicines

13 January 2026Essential medicines that must be held in stock or risk assessed for alternatives if unavailable.

Monitoring slow moving stock and rarely used medicines

13 January 2026It is important to hold medicines in date and identify where usage of medicines has changed or are only required on an irregular basis.

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Navigating a potential supply issue

12 January 2026Recommendations for secondary care pharmacy procurement teams to follow before escalating a supply issue or shortage to the SPS Regional Procurement Team.