UKSHA’s infection prevention control guidance still applies to pharmacies
Despite the government’s announcement on lifting most Covid-19 related restrictions from next Thursday (January 27), people working in community pharmacies will be required to...
Bambuterol 10mg tablet faces supply disruption
Bambuterol 10mg tablet, used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is facing supply disruption as sole supplier of the medicine,...
Boris Johnson announces lifting most Covid-19 restrictions from next week
Prime minister Boris Johnson announced on Wednesday (January 19) that Covid-19 restrictions re-imposed in England last month would be lifted by from next Thursday...
Community pharmacies continue to cope with workforce challenge, HEE survey reveals
Tough times for community pharmacies in England are far from over as the industry continues to grapple with major gaps in the workforce.
Even though...
PDA expresses concerns as Boots decides to cut opening hours at some pharmacies
The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) has expressed concerns over Boots UK’s decision to reduce supplemental opening hours at some pharmacies.
The association stated: “Some pharmacists...
Pharmacy Business Awards postponed to March 23
The 21st edition of the Pharmacy Business Awards have been postponed due to a dramatic rise in the number of Omicron cases nationwide in recent months.
The...
GPhC thanks provisionally registered pharmacists for support during pandemic; asks 63 eligible candidates to join main register
While thanking the provisionally registered pharmacists and their employers for supporting NHS services during the pandemic, the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has asked the...
Viatris launches rapid self-test to detect antibodies developed after Covid-19 jab
American global healthcare company, Viatris, has launched a new rapid self-test for qualitative detection of antibodies developed after Covid-19 vaccinations.
The firm is going to...
RPS launches campaign to challenge barriers for pharmacists with disabilities
As part of its inclusion and diversity strategy, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has launched a campaign to challenge barriers to working in pharmacy...
CPPE launches e-learning on controlled drugs
The Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) has announced launch of the new e-learning programme on controlled drugs in chronic pain to support patients.
The...
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