This site is intended for Healthcare Professionals only.

News

Former NPA director Phil Galt named new Cegedim Rx UK managing director

Phill Galt replaces Adam Dennett who stepped down from the Cegedim Rx's leadership role after a successful ten-year tenure  Former superintendent pharmacist and National Pharmacy Association (NPA) director, Phil Galt,...

Demand for private health cover surge amid NHS waiting list crisis

The UK health cover market was valued at £6.7 billion in 2022, marking a £385 million increase from...

Community Mental Health survey reveals only 39% felt supported by NHS mental health services

According to the community mental health survey, 42 per cent felt unsupported during critical waiting periods The NHS Long...

Medicine shortages: New report reveals “shock rise” in shortages of antibiotics, epilepsy medication

The number of notifications issued by drug companies warning of impending medicine shortages has more than doubled compared to three years ago Over the past...

Phlo Pharmacy secures £9 Million in funding amidst challenging investor climate

Phlo's pharmacy integrated digital healthcare ecosystem revolutionizes patient care across multiple platform Phlo Digital Pharmacy, a leading digital healthcare business, has announced the successful closure...

Becoming a Pharmacist: What It Takes and How to Get There

Pharmacists play a critical role in our healthcare system, acting as the bridge between patients and healthcare providers. They are experts on pharmaceuticals and...

Another wake-up call! Nuffield Trust report warns patients face ‘new normal’ of medicine shortages

Medicine shortages and market instability are “at the worst that pharmacies have ever seen” The latest report from the Nuffield Trust has cautioned that patients...

NHS supply chain appoints Richard Evans as commercial executive director

Experienced leader to drive transformation in healthcare supply chain through new NHS  appointment NHS Supply Chain today announced the appointment of Richard Evans as its...

UK launches Critical Imports Council to secure supplies of medicines, smartphone chips

The Council aims to address the supply challenges businesses face and develop real-life solutions The UK government has intensified efforts to safeguard supplies of...

Health secretary accuses NHS gender care influenced by ‘cultural values’

Wes Streeting challenges plans for improving mental health assessments amidst growing scrutiny over NHS gender care  In a recent parliamentary discussion concerning NHS gender...

Health inequalities in England: Major illness rate significantly higher in deprived areas

The Health Foundation report predicts that 80% of the increase in major illness among working-age people will be concentrated in more deprived areas Health inequalities...

NHS England awards £8.5m FDP contract to KPMG

Controversy sparked in November 2023 when NHS England awarded a £330 million contract for the FDP to US spy tech company Palantir  NHS England has...

The Wonders of Wound Vac: How It Speeds Up the Healing Process

When it comes to the complexities of the human body, one can easily feel bewitched by the mysteries of how it heals. A relatively...

Current Issue March 2024