Britain may still be wasting billions on Covid gear, spending watchdog warns
Britain may be wasting nearly £3 billion on contracts for Covid-19 gear that have not given value for money, with millions spent each month...
Free testing ends on April 1 but healthcare workers, vulnerable to still get Covid-19 tests without charge
Britain said on Tuesday that healthcare workers, social care staff and the most vulnerable will still get Covid-19 tests without any charge when it...
PSNC: All FP34C submissions through MYS only
The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has urged pharmacy contractors to use Manage Your Service (MYS) portal only for all monthly FP34C submissions.
To secure access to...
RPS calls for mandatory reporting of workforce disability data
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has called for mandatory reporting of workforce disability data to create more inclusive practices in the workplace.
RPS believes reporting...
NI administers one million Spring boosters
Northern Ireland has achieved the milestone of administrating one million Covid-19 vaccine boosters and third doses. Patricia Donnelly, head of Northern Ireland’s vaccination programme, appreciated...
Pharmaceutical companies donate cash, medicine to Ukraine
In support of those affected by the war in Ukraine, pharmaceutical companies have come together to donate five-figure cash and source crucial supplies.
Redditch based...
UK study to test Pfizer’s Covid pill in hospitalised patients
Pfizer's oral Covid-19 therapy will be evaluated as a potential treatment for patients hospitalized with the illness in a major British trial, scientists said on...
New NHS ‘planned care’ hospitals to tackle Covid-19 backlogs
NHS moves a step ahead towards its efforts to address covid-19 backlogs by opening a new 'planned care' hospital in Berkshire dedicated to non-emergency...
NHS healthy living programme reduces Type 2 diabetes cases
NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NHS DPP) has helped to bring down the number of cases of Type 2 diabetes in England, a new research...
NICE recommends blood tests for pregnant women to help diagnose pre-eclampsia
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)'s new draft diagnostic guidance has recommended one of four blood tests to diagnose pre-eclampsia in...
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