McKesson’s AAH becomes solus distributor for NHS Scotland vaccine programme
McKesson UK’s wholesale arm AAH has been appointed as solus provider of storage and distribution services for seasonal influenza vaccines and other products by...
UK health services commit to net zero carbon emissions
All four UK health services have committed to net zero carbon emissions, health secretary Sajid Javid announced today (November 9).
Lauding the commitment, Javid said:...
NHS chief urges people to take Covid jab – ‘an evergreen offer’
With the approaching winter, the NHS chief executive has urged people to come forward to take a Covid-19 jab at nearby pharmacies, clinics, GP...
BREAKING: Government announces £15.9m funding to train pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are set to receive up to £15.9 million over the next four years which will help them thrive in multidisciplinary healthcare...
UK to roll out Covid-19 antiviral drug trial this month: Health Security Agency
Britain will start to roll out Merck's molnupiravir Covid-19 antiviral pill through a drug trial later this month, Susan Hopkins, chief medical adviser at the UK Health Security Agency said...
PDA says locums under ‘no obligation’ to assist contractors with HMRC probe
The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) has advised locums that they are under “no direct obligation” to help contractors gather data for an HM Revenue...
Appeal launched to reopen long disused Cumbria pharmacy to fix waiting times
An appeal has been launched to reopen a long disused pharmacy at Carlisle in North West England to reduce waiting times.
Liberal Democrats in Stanwix...
Pharmacies to start receiving materials for the winter vaccines campaign from today
Community pharmacy contractors will start receiving materials for the winter vaccines campaign via Royal Mail from today (November 8).
It is the second mandated health...
DHSC launches transport service to expedite delivery of medicines facing shortage
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched a new international transport system to expedite delivery of medicines and medical goods that...
NICE recommends Forxiga to treat chronic kidney disease
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) today issued a draft guidance recommending dapagliflozin, sold under the brand name Forxiga among others,...
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