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UK labels coronavirus linked to India as ‘variant of concern’
British health officials on Friday (May 7) labelled a coronavirus variant first found in India a ‘variant of concern’ due to evidence it spreads...
NHSBSA to probe pandemic delivery service claims of 44 pharmacies
The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has identified 44 pharmacies that could have made excessive claims over pandemic delivery service.
As part of the investigation,...
RPS calls for validation process in private Covid-19 testing
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has called for validation process for private Covid-19 tests before they are made available to purchase so they undergo...
Northern Ireland confirms seven Indian variant Covid-19 cases
Northern Ireland has confirmed seven Indian variant Covid-19 (VUI B.1.617.2) cases.
These are the first confirmed cases of this variant in the province, the government...
NI pharmacies administer over 35,000 Covid-19 vaccines in first six weeks
The community pharmacy network across Northern Ireland has administered over 35,000 Covid-19 vaccines in the first six weeks of the roll-out.
Since the end of...
PSNC updates pharmaceutical needs assessment questionnaire
The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has updated its template questionnaire to support the local development of pharmaceutical needs assessments (PNAs).
“After being delayed due...