Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists urges members not to take up extra work during junior doctors’ strike
Even as junior doctors in England are set to take industrial action for three days next month in a 72-hour walkout from Monday 13 March,...
Indian court orders jail for two Maiden executives for shoddy drugs
An Indian court has sentenced two pharmaceutical company executives to two-and-half years in jail for exporting substandard drugs to Vietnam a decade ago, months...
Drugs approved for use by the UK’s medicines regulator will be available in NI pharmacy: PM
While Northern Irish business groups has welcomed the certainty a new EU-UK deal on post-Brexit trade rules for the region provided, the pharmaceutical industry...
NPA survey: Majority of independent pharmacy owners witness negative cashflow in 2022
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) survey revealed that 93 per cent of respondents experienced ‘at least one month’ of negative cash flow across their...
PSNC raise concerns on NHS ad campaign that encourages people to visit high-street pharmacy for minor illness
The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has raised concerns over the NHS ad campaign highlighting how community pharmacies can support patients with non-health advice...
HEE offers independent prescribing courses for community pharmacists
Health Education England (HEE) has developed funded training offers for community pharmacists, including locums aiming to become independent prescribers.
Almost 3000 independent prescribing training places...
Serious Shortage Protocol for Estradot 50mcg patches expires today
The Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP), for Estradot 50mcg patches will expire at 23.59pm on Friday 24 February 2023.
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has...
NPA, RPS appointed as core participant to UK Covid-19 public inquiry
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) and Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has been appointed as a core participant in the Covid-19 public inquiry.
The independent public...
6 Important Guidelines About Proper Drug Storage
Proper drug storage is essential to ensure the safety of yourself, your family, and those around you. This is especially important if you are...
What Are The Benefits And Side Effects Of Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers, also known as injectable facial fillers, can be an effective way to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, restore facial...
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