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‘Gut disorders may be early warning signs of Parkinson’s disease’
Digestive issues such as constipation, dysphagia and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may be precursors of Parkinson's disease, according to research published in the journal...
‘Over 425,000 NHS patients embrace online GP registration service in inaugural year’
The National Health Service said that over 425,000 patients have utilised its new national online service to complete GP registration within its inaugural year....
Combating wage theft: PDA assists locum pharmacists in reclaiming £65,000 in 2023
The Pharmacists' Defence Association stated that pharmacists and trainee pharmacists often fall victim to wage theft by employers and contractors, which involves unpaid overtime,...
‘210 pharmacies to test-run NHSE’s independent prescribing pathfinder programme’
NHS England plans to include 210 community pharmacy sites across 42 integrated care boards in the initial phase of its independent prescribing pathfinder program....
PDA queries GPhC’s proposal to increase registration fees for pharmacists
The Pharmacists’ Defence Association has raised apprehensions regarding the General Pharmaceutical Council’s consultation on their proposal to raise the registration fees for pharmacists, pharmacy...
North-East pharmacy group seeks buyers as it enters administration
A pharmacy group located in the North East is actively seeking a buyer in the wake of entering administration due to recent financial challenges. ...