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2024-04-24 15:51
Sigma’s Financial Director, Bhavin Shah, completed a 26.2-mile marathon run in support of charities dedicated to caring for children with cancer
Sigma Pharmaceuticals, a leading pharm… Read More
2024-04-24 14:59
Currently, only 60 per cent of cancer diagnoses are taking place before the cancer has progressed
The latest findings from the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2022 by QualityWatch… Read More
2024-04-24 11:04
A total of 1.4 per cent of the fit note seekers relied on pharmacists to issue them the certification
Recent NHS data sheds light on the evolving landscape of fit note certification, indicat… Read More
2024-04-24 10:01
One man dies from prostate cancer every 45 minutes in the UK
Aspire Pharma Limited has solidified its position as a leading specialty generics enterprise by adding leuprorelin acetate… Read More
2024-04-24 07:57
These updated professional standards apply to the entire pharmacy team, regardless of setting, practice or level of expertise
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS), along with the Associat… Read More
2024-04-23 14:56
They aim to achieve a near-zero-emissions asthma inhaler with a significantly lower impact on global warming
Global healthcare company Mundipharma and Vectura, an inhalation contract develo… Read More
2024-04-23 12:02
The Community Pharmacy England publishes the summary of its April 2024 Committee Meeting
A full CPE Committee Meeting was organised in London on April 17 and 18, 2024, to discuss crucial sec… Read More
2024-04-23 11:10
In the battle against obesity and type 2 diabetes, more than a third of the referrals for NHS’s weight management programme were for people of colour
Part of a raft of National Health… Read More
2024-04-23 10:40
The Jardines Pharmacy app allows patients to order repeat prescriptions, access medicine home delivery and book consultations with their pharmacist
Community pharmacy chain Jardines Pharmacy… Read More
2024-04-22 14:25
Currently, an estimated 850,000 people are living with dementia in the UK, with 315,000 undiagnosed cases
As the population continues to age, the number of dementia cases in the UK could in… Read More
2024-04-22 12:10
GPhc to address ethical concerns regarding covert surveillance, particularly in online pharmacy probes
In a recent minute of meeting, the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) explored… Read More
2024-04-22 09:43
PDA advocates pharmacist autonomy in professional leadership amid CPhO influence
In a bid to bolster professional leadership within the pharmacy sector, the four government Chief Pharmaceuti… Read More
2024-04-20 09:41
Phill Galt replaces Adam Dennett who stepped down from the Cegedim Rx’s leadership role after a successful ten-year tenure
Former superintendent pharmacist and National Pharmacy… Read More
2024-04-19 15:12
Professor Mahendra G Patel elucidates how pharmacy professionals working in the multidisciplinary team can help to improve the health of local communities
The hybrid professional and leaders… Read More
2024-04-19 14:28
Demands for the next contractual framework include additional funding and write-off of any money that is owed, among others
The 14th Community Pharmacy Conference by Sigma Pharmaceuticals ha… Read More
2024-04-19 13:54
The UK health cover market was valued at £6.7 billion in 2022, marking a £385 million increase from the previous year
Challenges in accessing the NHS waiting list are pushing mor… Read More
2024-04-19 13:12
It is very much a cultural thing.
In Korea, having hooded eyes is seen as a sign of extreme beauty and, oddly, is one of the most common types of surgery. Many Korean K-pop stars have underg… Read More
2024-04-19 10:39
According to the community mental health survey, 42 per cent felt unsupported during critical waiting periods
The NHS Long Term Plan and NHS Mental Health implementation plan requires the Na… Read More
2024-04-19 10:00
‘Employers should create an environment where pharmacists with disabilities can work safely and without fear of discrimination’
The Pharmacists’ Defence Association Ability… Read More
2024-04-18 15:47
Adopting electronic prescriptions will simplify the reimbursement process, enhance prescribing efficiency and decrease the likelihood of errors
Following successful testing, Invatech Health… Read More
2024-04-18 13:04
The number of notifications issued by drug companies warning of impending medicine shortages has more than doubled compared to three years ago
Over the past two years, there has been a persi… Read More
2024-04-18 10:10
Phlo’s pharmacy integrated digital healthcare ecosystem revolutionizes patient care across multiple platform
Phlo Digital Pharmacy, a leading digital healthcare business, has announced… Read More
2024-04-18 08:06
Pharmacists play a critical role in our healthcare system, acting as the bridge between patients and healthcare providers. They are experts on pharmaceuticals and their use, offering vital a… Read More
2024-04-18 07:32
Community Pharmacy England has already warned that medicine shortages and market instability are “at the worst that pharmacies have ever seen”
The latest report from the Nuffield… Read More
2024-04-17 17:04
Experienced leader to drive transformation in healthcare supply chain through new NHS appointment
NHS Supply Chain today announced the appointment of Richard Evans as its new commercia… Read More
2024-04-17 16:04
The Council aims to address the supply challenges businesses face and develop real-life solutions
The UK government has intensified efforts to safeguard supplies of vital goods such as medi… Read More
2024-04-17 15:16
Wes Streeting challenges plans for improving mental health assessments amidst growing scrutiny over NHS gender care
In a recent parliamentary discussion concerning NHS gender care in… Read More
2024-04-17 14:15
The Health Foundation report predicts that 80% of the increase in major illness among working-age people will be concentrated in more deprived areas
Health inequalities will persist over the… Read More
2024-04-17 10:17
Controversy sparked in November 2023 when NHS England awarded a £330 million contract for the FDP to US spy tech company Palantir
NHS England has awarded an £8.5 million co… Read More
2024-04-17 07:54
When it comes to the complexities of the human body, one can easily feel bewitched by the mysteries of how it heals. A relatively new player in the game of aiding the body in its relentless… Read More
2024-04-16 13:11
If passed, the bill will help deliver Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s commitment to creating a smokefree generation
Today, the UK will move one step closer to realising the vision of a s… Read More
2024-04-16 11:35
The halt comes amidst shortage of staff, burnout and high stress as over 111,000 jobs remain unfilled across the NHS.
In a recent development, NHS England (NHSE) has announced a termination… Read More
2024-04-16 11:09
Community pharmacy owners are encouraged to share their views on the issues that matter most to them
Community Pharmacy England (CPE) is hosting a national engagement event for pharmacy own… Read More
2024-04-16 09:20
The hub and spoke model of dispensing is a crucial resource to help pharmacies cope with an ever-increasing workload
Just over a year ago, Lo’s Pharmacy Group went live with a hub and… Read More
2024-04-15 17:47
Pharmacists can serve as a bridge between regulators and patients during the transition to e-labelling
A new report on e-labelling from the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has… Read More
2024-04-15 17:26
According to NHSGGC, the new heart failure care is set to create a blueprint for the rest of the nations
An ambitious partnership between NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) and Boehringe… Read More
2024-04-15 15:00
Early detection of bowel cancer significantly improves the chances of successful treatment and survival
Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK, with around 42,000 people dia… Read More
2024-04-15 14:30
Over 11.8 million individuals, including frontline healthcare workers and those aged 65 and above, have received the autumn Covid-19 vaccination
The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK i… Read More
2024-04-15 12:04
The Lib Dems describe the situation as a “national scandal”, call on Rishi Sunak to invest in upgrading NHS hospital buildings
The Liberal Democrats have raised concerns ab… Read More
2024-04-15 10:39
UKHSA reports 35% surge in measles cases in London
Despite warnings from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) last year, measles outbreaks have escalated across England and Wales sinc… Read More
2024-04-13 10:36
‘Unless there is openness and transparency between the government and manufacturers, resolving medicine shortages will remain impossible’
Health charities and community pharmacis… Read More
2024-04-12 20:05
Generic medicines for cancer and mental health on the Union List of Critical Medicines are disappearing, study reveals
Adding to the growing evidence of global medicine shortages, a new stu… Read More
2024-04-12 14:41
The new initiative is set to create highly-skilled placement opportunities in community pharmacies, GP surgeries, and care homes for freshly graduating pharmacists
In a bid to bolster the ed… Read More
2024-04-12 14:31
The nine independent expert members of the UK Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board announced
Professor Mahendra Patel OBE, CEO of the Oxford University Centre for Research… Read More
2024-04-12 10:45
Latest UNISON survey underscores mental health absence affecting over 30 per cent of NHS staff including paramedics, and nurses
A recent UNISON survey has unveiled the alarming impact of men… Read More
2024-04-12 09:52
Community pharmacies are expected to deliver at least 320,000 Pharmacy First consultations each month by March 2025
NHS England will be further harnessing the potential of community ph… Read More
2024-04-12 09:29
14 per cent NHS Staff actively applying for non-NHS positions due to “exhaustion”, “burnout” and “lack of desired pay”
A recent survey report… Read More
2024-04-11 16:46
Migraine affects a total of 4.5 million people in the UK
Patients suffering from chronic and episodic migraine attacks are set to benefit from a groundbreaking recommendation by… Read More
2024-04-11 14:10
Pharmacy bodies highlight the unsung contribution of pharmacists and pharmacy teams during the latest phase of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry
Representatives from the National Pharmacy Association… Read More
2024-04-11 14:02
More than a thousand patients treated and discharged on the same day under urgent care at NHS hospitals
In a significant move aimed at improving patient care and alleviating hosp… Read More
2024-04-11 10:01
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) responds to consultation on the draft Standards for Chief Pharmacists
The professional leadership body for pharmacists has urged the General Pharmaceu… Read More
2024-04-11 10:00
NHS via Community Diagnostic Centre to offer MRI, CT scans, x-ray, audiology, endoscopy, respiratory, phlebotomy services
In a groundbreaking move, Health and Social Care Secretary Vic… Read More
2024-04-11 09:02
As part of the Asda Online Pharmacy, patients to use click-and-collect option from any of the 232 pharmacy locations across the UK in the near future
In a recent announcement, the British su… Read More
2024-04-10 15:07
Miss Dilsha Kiran Shah faces consequences for breaching Medicines Act 1968 at two Jhoots’ branches as per the GphC standards
The General Pharmaceutical Council’s Investigating Co… Read More
2024-04-10 13:03
According to NHS, 200,000 patients a month already self-refer themselves for treatment for podiatry, audiology, and physiotherapy
National Health Services (NHS) patients across England are s… Read More
2024-04-10 10:58
The review highlights “unclear” evidence supporting the “impact of Puberty Suppressing Hormones on cognitive and psychosexual development” as part of children&r&hell…Read More
2024-04-09 14:03
The regulator proposes four key changes to the quality assurance of pharmacy education
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has launched a consultation on changes to the quality assura… Read More
2024-04-09 11:43
More than 12,000 cases of scarlet fever were reported between 1 January and 24 March 2024
With scarlet fever currently circulating in England, the UK Health Security Agency (UKSHA) has urged… Read More
2024-04-09 09:43
It aims to equip pharmacists with the essential knowledge, skills, and confidence to diagnose and treat common conditions and minor ailments
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has introd… Read More
2024-04-09 01:45
The incredible consequences that drug misuse has imposed on humans in the last few years make it one of the most pressing issues facing such nations. A person who is addicted to drugs or alc… Read More
2024-04-08 18:50
The Labour’s collaboration with Virgin Media O2 and SCD to improve healthcare access and outcomes for 32,000 children in the UK living with type 1 diabetes
In an announcement following… Read More
2024-04-08 18:15
The South West is the least successful region in the UK in terms of smoking cessation
Online vape store GoSmokeFree analysed data from NHS Stop Smoking Service in England from April to… Read More
2024-04-08 16:28
Around 61 per cent of NHS Staff has experienced “unwanted crude banter” or “jokes” in the workplace
A recent UNISON survey has unearthed disturbing findings reg… Read More
2024-04-08 14:03
Dealing with any type of injury, particularly the one that is serious can negatively impact not only your physical health but mental health as well. If your injuries are a direct result of s… Read More
2024-04-08 14:01
Collaboration in healthcare, and particularly in community pharmacy is no longer an option. It’s an imperative.
I have been very lucky over the past year to have been invited to… Read More
2024-04-08 13:43
“The financial pressures facing community pharmacies are extreme and show no sign of improving”
A collective of 13 MPs from different parties has written a letter to Pharmacy Min… Read More
2024-04-08 11:29
A patient may be mislabelled as allergic to penicillin after experiencing an intolerance and not a true allergy
Neil Powell, a consultant antimicrobial pharmacist and a clinical researcher a… Read More
2024-04-08 10:49
The red book has been used by the NHS to store children’s medical records for the past 30 years
In a bid to modernize healthcare services and address declining measles vaccinatio… Read More
2024-04-08 01:42
In an era where the internet is the first stop for most people looking for information, the standard of websites has exponentially increased. This holds for medical websites, a vital platfor… Read More
2024-04-07 07:24
Asbestos poisoning is a serious health concern that can have long-lasting effects on your well-being. Exposure to asbestos fibers can lead to various health issues, including lung cancer, me… Read More
2024-04-06 11:44
Sustainable funding is vital to ensure that community pharmacies can remain open and continue to provide much-needed care to patients and communities
People in the UK are increasingly relyi… Read More
2024-04-06 10:00
Those who use e-cigarettes or vapes are also more likely to suffer from heart attacks, coronary artery disease and depression
In response to the concerning surge in youth vaping, the… Read More
2024-04-05 16:29
A 2.85% increase offered to consultants with 4 to 7 years of experience along with reform proposals by the government
In a significant development, the British Medical Association&rs… Read More
2024-04-05 15:43
Mike Holden looks at how pharmacists can take control of their future by embracing the right technologies and marketing strategy
The Challenges
There cannot be anyone working in… Read More
2024-04-05 15:05
Tarina Shah explains how community pharmacies can build a more motivated, cohesive, and efficient team
In the evolving landscape of community pharmacy in the UK, the call to foster an… Read More
2024-04-05 13:29
As part of the programme, pharmacy teams are trained to spot potential early cancer symptoms in patients who visit their pharmacy
Following the successful launch across the Alpheg… Read More
2024-04-05 10:36
Patients with “non-life threatening conditions” told to expect long waits or choose alternatives
In a recent announcement, Swansea Bay NHS has alerted a case of black alert at&nb&hell…Read More
2024-04-05 09:59
Through this partnership, Sigma aims to bolster its ESG strategy and accelerate its commitment to NHS net zero objectives
Sigma Pharmaceuticals, a leading pharmacy wholesaler and distributo… Read More
2024-04-04 18:42
While alternative ADHD medications remain accessible according CPE, they “may not meet increased demand”
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) published a notification… Read More
2024-04-04 18:34
Multiple award winner Sobha Sharma sheds light on obstacles preventing female pharmacists from achieving leadership positions
Women accounted for 62 per cent of GPhC registrants in 201… Read More
2024-04-04 18:08
Carbomer-containing eye gels that are currently being sold in the UK are safe to use and free of contamination, says MHRA
The outbreak of Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) in the UK, which… Read More
2024-04-04 15:20
PPC priced at £2.90 extra for 12 months under the revised NHS Prescription charges while HRT rates increase by approximately 2.59%
In a recent announcement, the Department of Health an… Read More
2024-04-04 14:01
The opening of the new Boots pharmacy at Derriford Hospital is welcomed as a significant relief for outpatients needing medication.
The facility was officially opened on Tuesday (April 2) sh… Read More
2024-04-04 12:40
The Dark Web is infamous as a perilous place, where drugs are bought and hired assassins are employed. However, it can also be a safe way to browse the web if your privacy is a significant c… Read More
2024-04-04 11:09
‘There is no cure for the common cold, but there are ways to alleviate symptoms’
Suffering from a blocked nose due to the common cold? Using a nasal decongestant can alleviate th… Read More
2024-04-04 10:19
Dr. Mann’s appointment coincides with the recruitment of six other National Clinical Directors
The National Health Service (NHS) has made a historic decision to appoint Dr. Sue Mann as… Read More
2024-04-04 09:48
Study suggests vaping as “a less harmful alternative” to smoking cigarettes
A recent study conducted by online vape store GoSmokeFree using data from the NHS Stop Smoking S… Read More
2024-04-03 17:29
While burnout, high workloads, and patient safety fuel discontent, GPs against any changes to the existing contract
General practitioners (GPs) across England have made a resolute stan… Read More
2024-04-01 12:54
The college has found that 65 per cent of people waiting 12 hours or more in A&E were patients waiting for a hospital bed
In 2023, almost 14,000 people in England are estimated to have… Read More
2024-04-01 10:40
Property adviser, Christie & Co, finalised the sale of two pharmacies last week
Since 1990, Glendale Pharmacy in Wooler, Northumberland, has been under the ownership of Andr… Read More
2024-03-30 11:30
Anyone aged 12 or over can get the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine at 50 Boots stores for £98.95
For the first time, Covid-19 vaccines will be available for purchase from pharmacies… Read More
2024-03-28 18:21
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the non-psychoactive compounds found in cannabis which has garnered widespread curiosity over the last decade
A recent study, conducted by CBD experts at Brown&rs&hell…Read More
‘Community Pharmacies At Risk Of Layoffs And Service Reductions Without Funding Boost’, Says NPA
2024-03-28 14:17
Suggests a 2.5 per cent of the NHS budget to restore community pharmacy funding
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has raised concerns over the upcoming increase in the National L… Read More
2024-03-28 13:39
25,500 pharmacy technicians, 9,733 dental hygienists and 6,198 dental therapists in the UK to benefit from the new reform
In a move to make healthcare more accessible, the Department of Heal… Read More
2024-03-28 10:51
RPS to facilitate a “more accessible nomination process” and “advocate for deserving recognition of pharmacists and allied professionals”
In a recent update from the… Read More
2024-03-28 10:02
While official statements paint a picture of a resilient pharmacy sector, industry stakeholders raise concerns about the disconnect between rhetoric and reality
Pharmacy Minister Dame Andrea… Read More
2024-03-27 16:59
Future reclassifications of appropriate medicines can lead to a potential NHS saving of £1.4 billion.
With the upcoming general election on the horizon, Proprietary Association of Grea… Read More
2024-03-27 14:11
Public dissatisfaction with NHS highlights need “for shorter waits for care”, “better staffing levels”, and “more funding”
A recent survey conducted by th… Read More
2024-03-27 12:55
Preparation advised as Guernsey pharmacies expected to “prioritise urgent” and “acute prescriptions ”
The States of Guernsey have urged Islanders to plan ahead… Read More
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