Indian, US researchers plan ‘joint clinical trials’ of Ayurvedic formulations against Covid-19
Researchers in India and the US could soon initiate “joint clinical trials” for Ayurvedic formulations against the novel coronavirus, a top Indian diplomat has...
PSNC kicks off formal talks with government on Covid-19 funding for pharmacy
The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committe (PSNC) has just announced that it has begun discussions with government on what it called "high-level community pharmacy costs...
Community Pharmacy Scotland issues guidance on wearing face coverings
Following the Scottish government’s announcement that face coverings will be mandatory in enclosed indoor spaces, including pharmacies, from July 10, Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) has...
India’s Cipla set to undercut rivals with generic Remdesivir: Sources
Indian drugmaker Cipla Ltd has priced its generic version of Remdesivir, Cipremi, at £42.36 ($53.34) per 100 mg vial, according to several sources, making...
Contractors must report if staff catch virus: PDA
Concerns have been raised over the functioning of community pharmacies during the current pandemic as contractors haven’t reported any cases of Covid-19 among their...
Jobs on the line as LloydsPharmacy announces plans to rejig business due to reduction in income
The parent company of LloydsPharmacy has confirmed that it is making “some changes” to “have a sustainable business,” triggering speculations that a number of...
Pharmacies advised to plan for ‘different scenarios’ as they prepare to deliver annual flu jabs
Anticipating an increased demand for annual flu vaccinations due to Covid-19, the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has advised pharmacy contractors to plan for...
Face coverings mandatory in Scottish pharmacies
The Scottish government has asked the public to wear face masks in retail settings including community pharmacies.
Speaking in a Covid-19 press briefing on last...
UK Covid-19 death toll passes 55,000 including suspected cases: Reuters tally
The United Kingdom’s suspected COVID-19 death toll has hit 55,398, according to a Reuters tally of official data sources that underline the country’s status...
Paydens staff raise £100,000 for charity
Pharmacy staff at Paydens Group have raised a total of £100,275 for Parkinson’s UK charity.
The independent family-owned pharmacy chain has been working with the...
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