Government to bring in mass testing to curb spread of Covid-19
The UK plans to bring in regular, population-wide testing for Covid-19 so it can suppress the spread of the virus and limit restrictions that have...
Pakistan’s drug regulatory agency approves phase-3 trial for a Chinese-made coronavirus vaccine
Pakistan’s drug regulatory agency has approved final-phase testing of a Chinese-made vaccine against Covid-19.
In a statement on Monday (Aug 17), the state-run National Institute...
Depression in UK doubles during pandemic: ONS
The proportion of people in the UK suffering with depression has almost doubled during the Covid-19 pandemic, official data showed on Tuesday (Aug 18).
The...
Over dependence on inhalers can cause asthma exacerbations: study
Over-reliance on SABA inhalers could lead to increase in asthma exacerbations and asthma-related healthcare utilisation, a latest study has showed.
The SABINA (SABA use IN Asthma) study,...
English Pharmacy Board urges to provide more space for pharmacy in NIHP
The English Pharmacy Board has urged the government to provide more space for pharmacies in the newly announced NIHP to reduce the backlog of...
NPA members to get new data service to improve business
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) members are set to get a new free of charge data service to understand their business better by benchmarking...
NPA calls for ‘triple lock’ approval for LPC, PSNC reforms
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has urged for a national vote with ‘triple lock’ approval to green-light reforms in the Local Pharmaceutical Committees (LPCs)...
MHRA imposes restrictions on stimulant laxatives sale
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has introduced new restrictions on the sale of stimulant laxatives to counter risks from overuse.
People who...
Matt Hancock confirms Public Health England to be scrapped and replaced by new body
Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced today (Aug 18) that Public Health England is being scrapped and replaced by a new national body which could...
Study links Covid-19 to rise in childhood type 1 diabetes
Cases of type 1 diabetes among children in a small UK study almost doubled during the peak of the Covid-19 epidemic, suggesting a possible...
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