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NHS launches Spring Covid-19 booster vaccination bookings
Over 11.8 million individuals, including frontline healthcare workers and those aged 65 and above, have received the autumn Covid-19 vaccination
The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK is gearing...
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UKHSA says mistakes at COVID testing lab may have led to deaths of 20 people last year
The UK's Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said mistakes at a testing laboratory led to misreporting of tens of...
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‘Disappointing’ COVID-19 booster uptake worries Europe’s head of vaccines strategy
Recent uptake of COVID-19 vaccine booster doses in Europe has been "rather disappointing," an official said on Thursday...
NHS Business Services Authority named as one of the UK’s best companies to work for
NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has made it to six Best Companies to Work For lists at the ‘Best Companies Live’ accolades on Friday...
RPSÂ unveils new strategy 2021-2026
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has published a new five-year strategy outlining its ambitions for 2021-2026.
The strategy will enable RPS to be more proactive in maintaining pharmacy at...
Knights’ superintendent pharmacists among guests invited to attend a special reception hosted by PM
Superintendent pharmacist at Kinights Pharmacy, Pete Horrocks, was amongst those invited to attend a special reception held at Number 10 Downing Street on Monday...
Pharmacy funding: Simon Dukes says “feet dragging by HM treasury is scandalous”
Over 30 parliamentarians from all political parties have called on the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Secretary of State for Health and the Chief Secretary...
PDA to hold its annual general meeting on June 24
The Pharmacists' Defence Association will hold its annual general meeting on June 24 this year. The event will be held virtually due to the...
India’s Panacea Biotec begins producing Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine
Indian biotech firm Panacea Biotec Ltd on Monday began production of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine against Covid-19, said the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), which markets the shot internationally.
The first batch made by the Indian manufacturer will be shipped to Gamaleya, the...
Parliamentarians urge ministers to save local pharmacies by delivering fairer funding
To prevent widespread closures of local pharmacies, parliamentarians led by chair of the All-Party Pharmacy Group (APPG) Jackie Doyle-Price MP have urged ministers to...
England pilots new support initiatives to boost self-isolating in higher Covid area
New support initiatives will be piloted in nine areas of England with higher Covid rates, including from variants, as part of government efforts to boost testing and self-isolation, the health ministry said on Monday (May 24).
The incidence...
Put NHS surplus money to good use by paying pharmacies for their services during the pandemic, says AIMp chief Dr Leyla Hannbeck
The Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies (AIMp) has expressed dismay over a recent news report which alleged that the NHS could be running up to...
Britain to work with WHO on ‘pandemic radar’ to track diseases
Britain will work with the World Health Organization (WHO) to develop a "pandemic radar" system to identify new coronavirus variants quickly and track emerging...