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Mundipharma empowers global healthcare access with acquisition of Rezafungin rights

The acquisition by Mundipharma aims to intensifying focus on infectious diseases In a recent announcement, Mundipharma, a leading global pharmaceutical company, has announced its acquisition of all assets and rights...

Breast Cancer survivors face heightened risk of second cancers, new research reveals

Higher risks of breast cancer and second primary cancers for individuals residing in areas of greater socioeconomic deprivation  A...

Have NHS ambulance response times improved? Lib Dems raise concern

The party sounds alarm over ambulance Category 2 delays encompassing urgent stroke and heart attack cases The NHS's latest...

Pharmacists’ role in Fit Note Certification sees modest uptake, NHS data reveals

A total of 1.4 per cent of the fit note seekers relied on pharmacists to issue them the certification Recent NHS data sheds light on...

Aspire expands oncology portfolio with prostate cancer hormone therapy

One man dies from prostate cancer every 45 minutes in the UK  Aspire Pharma Limited has solidified its position as a leading specialty generics enterprise...

RPS patient safety professional standards updated

These updated professional standards apply to the entire pharmacy team, regardless of setting, practice or level of expertise The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS), along...

Mundipharma, Vectura collaborate to reformulate asthma inhaler to reduce carbon footprint

They aim to achieve a near-zero-emissions asthma inhaler with a significantly lower impact on global warming Global healthcare company Mundipharma and Vectura, an inhalation...

CPE April Committee Meeting Concludes: Know Key Matters Discussed

The Community Pharmacy England publishes the summary of its April 2024 Committee Meeting A full CPE Committee Meeting was organised in London on April 17...

NHS obesity and type 2 diabetes programme helping patients lose over 8 pounds

In the battle against obesity and type 2 diabetes, more than a third of the referrals for NHS's weight management programme were for people...

Jardines Pharmacy boosts operational efficiency and customer satisfaction with new app

The Jardines Pharmacy app allows patients to order repeat prescriptions, access medicine home delivery and book consultations with their pharmacist Community pharmacy chain Jardines Pharmacy...

Over half a million dementia cases could go undiagnosed by 2040, study predicts

Currently, an estimated 850,000 people are living with dementia in the UK, with 315,000 undiagnosed cases As the population continues to age, the number...

GPhC explores potential benefits of covert surveillance powers

GPhc to address ethical concerns regarding covert surveillance, particularly in online pharmacy probes  In a recent minute of meeting, the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) explored...

UKPPLAB to elevate pharmacist satisfaction and enhance patient safety

PDA advocates pharmacist autonomy in professional leadership amid CPhO influence In a bid to bolster professional leadership within the pharmacy sector, the four government Chief...

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