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Novo Nordisk launches recycling for injection pens with community pharmacies playing key role
Novo Nordisk has launched PenCycle, a recycling initiative for pre-filled injection pens, designed to address the challenge of recycling injection pen devices.
A first-of-its-kind scheme...
NICE myalgic encephalomyelitis guidance lists better diagnosis and management methods
NICE has published its updated guidance for myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) – a chronic fatigue syndrome, covering every aspect of it in children, young people...
RPS urges pharmacy teams to reduce environmental impact of medicines
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has called on industry, pharmacy teams and governments across Great Britain to implement change to reduce the environmental impact...
In a world first, England is set to light up e-cigs on prescription for smokers; role of community pharmacy yet to be known
England could soon become the world’s first country to prescribe e-cigarettes as a medical product to help people stop smoking tobacco products but it...
PDA urges pharmacy employers to ensure adequate ventilation in workplaces
The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) urged all pharmacy employers to ensure adequate ventilation in workplaces by sharing HSE (Health and Safety Executive) guidance on...
‘Over 450 community pharmacies closed last year leaving number of active contractors lowest in six years’
Closure of more than 450 community pharmacies during 2020-21 has dragged the total number of active contractors in England to the lowest level since...