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‘Community pharmacies at risk of layoffs and service reductions without funding boost’, says NPA

Suggests a 2.5 per cent of the NHS budget to restore community pharmacy funding  The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has raised concerns over the upcoming increase in the National Living...

Dental and pharmacy technicians to free up appointments; get more power to supply meds

25,500 pharmacy technicians, 9,733 dental hygienists and 6,198 dental therapists in the UK to benefit from the new...

RPS assembly advances strategic reforms for enhanced professional leadership

RPS to facilitate a "more accessible nomination process" and "advocate for deserving recognition of pharmacists and allied professionals" In...

CMA to investigate ‘rocketing prices’ of antibiotics for Strep A cases – Sky

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation following ‘rocketing prices of antibiotics in the wake of Strep A cases’, Sky News...

NI government acknowledges ‘tireless’ work of pharmacies, wholesalers in antibiotic supply

The Department of Health in Northern Ireland has acknowledged the efforts of community pharmacies, wholesalers and procurement teams in securing supply of antibiotics for the...

PDA supports pharmacists impacted by Integrated Care Systems

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) is supporting pharmacists in England whose employment has been impacted by the creation of new NHS structures. As a result...

MHRA reviews into safe use of valproate

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has advised ‘no one should stop taking valproate without advice from their healthcare professional.’ The latest data...

Health Secretary announces £175m funding for cutting-edge genomics research

The Health and Social Care Secretary has announced over £175 million funding to boost genomics research in the UK. Through this funding, the government aims...

Government warned of ‘very serious impact’ as antibiotic prices soar

The PSNC on Friday said it has warned the DHSC about the “very serious impact” of the limited supply of certain antibiotics on pharmacies...

DHSC issues medicine supply notification for antibiotics to treat Group A Strep

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for antibiotics for the treatment of Group A Strep. “Supplies of antibiotics...

Amgen to acquire rare disease specialist Horizon in biggest buyout of year

Amgen Inc on Monday agreed to buy Horizon Therapeutics Plc in a deal valued at $27.8 billion (£22.67bn), fortifying its rare diseases portfolio in...

How Pharmacy Can Help You With Your Dental Problems

There are many reasons why people might need help with their dental problems. Maybe they don't have insurance, or maybe they just don't have...

iGAS: David Webb asks pharmacies to order antibiotics ‘sensibly’

With  higher than usual number of cases of scarlet fever, caused by invasive Group A streptococci (iGAS) infections being reported in children across the...

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