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NICE’s draft guidance against use of Vertex therapies may upset new cystic fibrosis patients
Patients who are already using the Vertex therapies can continue to use them, the guideline is open for consultation until 24 November
Modulator therapies,...
No medicines contracts for suppliers who do not submit evergreen assessment from 2024, says NHSE
The introduction of the evergreen assessment is part of NHS England's ambition to reach carbon net zero by 2045Â
Starting from January 2024, it will be...
Rapid rollout of blood-thinning drugs saves thousands of lives, says NHS
Increased use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) prevented an estimated 17,000 strokes and 4,000 deaths in the last 18 months in England
The National...
IAM Healthcare launches campaign to ‘unionise’ pharmacy workers
The initiative focuses on demands for 'staffing and workload standards' for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to ensure safe patient careÂ
IAM Healthcare and pharmacy labour...
Blood tests for Alzheimer’s diagnosis could be available on NHS within five years
These tests can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease earlier and more accurately than current methodsÂ
 A £5m project has been launched to introduce new blood tests in...
RPS celebrates ‘outstanding contributions to the pharmacy field’ with three new awards
An award has been created to honour RPS Fellow Nina Barnett, who played an instrumental part in developing the society's mentoring programme
 The Royal...