CCA’s analysis shows net loss of 670 community pharmacies in England
The Company Chemists’ Association (CCA)’s analysis on permanent closures of community pharmacies in England showed that there has been a net loss of 670...
HRT prepayment certificate to roll-out in April in England
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has introduced a new prescription pre-payment certificate (PPC) for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) which is said...
Pharmacy Supervision Practice Group members meet to discuss ‘future model of pharmacy practice’
The Pharmacy Supervision Practice Group held its second meeting to discuss the future modelling of pharmacy practice.
Some of the leading bodies from the community...
OPINION: How risky is the world of online pharmacy?
Online pharmacies have to operate from bricks & mortar premises that are registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, but recent cases show that, in...
NPA raises concern over ‘rising cost of rent’ for community pharmacies in NHS health centres
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has been in dialogue with the senior management of NHS Property Services to bring down the rent for community...
Parliamentarians call for short-term funding in community pharmacy sector
The Parliamentarians have called the government to urgently consider the short-term funding to stabilise the community pharmacy sector.
39 MPs and Peers from across the...
Develop vaccines for all animal influenza strain, says incoming WHO chief scientist Dr Jeremy Farrar
Governments should invest in vaccines for all strains of influenza virus that exist in the animal kingdom as an insurance policy in case of...
‘Clinical trials for BioNTech’s cancer vaccines should start this year in Britain’
Clinical trials for BioNTech's cancer vaccines should start this year in Britain, marking an important step towards their possible sale on the open market, the...
The Alchemist Of Today: How To Become A Pharmacist?
The modern-day alchemist is a pharmacist, unbeknownst to many. This career path has long been associated with science and chemistry, but the role of...
4 Important Post-Operative Advice You Should Follow
After you’ve had surgery, it’s normal to feel a little anxious about the recovery process. But there are some things you can do to...
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