PSNC’s advice for community pharmacies on bank holiday for queen’s state funeral
As 19th September has been declared a bank holiday for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral, the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has...
PSNC launches impact calculator tool for community pharmacy
The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has developed a webtool to help community pharmacy contractors estimate the impact on their payments under the new...
SSP for Lipitor 10mg chewable tablets expired
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that sufficient stock of Lipitor 10mg chewable tablets is now available to meet normal...
Top Ways Medications Can Help in Treating Mental Health Issues
Mental health issues are very common, and one in four people will experience a mental health problem in their lifetime. Unfortunately, many people do...
4 Legal Facts Businesses Should Know About Handling Premises Injury Cases
Businesses have a responsibility for the safety of their employees, as well as visitors that are on their premises. If an injury occurs on...
Roger Scarlett-Smith steps down as head of STADA UK
In a mutual agreement with the STADA board, Roger Scarlett-Smith has stepped down from his role as head of UK.
The company has assigned the...
Ceuta Group appoints P&G’s Michael Yates as chief operating officer
Ceuta Group has appointed Michael Yates as chief operating officer (COO).
In his new role, he will focus on the exploration of future acquisitions to...
DHSC issues SSPs for Estraderm MX 25mcg and 100mcg patches
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued two new Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for Estraderm MXÂ 25mcg and 100mcg patches.
Effective from 8 September 2022, SSP035...
Locum pharmacist rates up by 14 per cent across UK, survey reveals
Locate a Locum’s analysis has found that there has been around 14 per cent rise in rate of locum pharmacist in a year.
The report...
£20 and £50 paper notes to expire by end of September
Businesses, including community pharmacies, that handle cash have been urged to prepare for the removal of £20 and £50 paper banknotes from circulation. The...
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