Community pharmacy deeply saddened as Queen Elizabeth dies at 96, ending an era for Britain
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, the nation's figurehead and a towering presence on the world stage for seven decades, died peacefully at her...
Completion of community pharmacy workforce survey will be mandatory: PSNC
The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has called for improved workforce planning to be undertaken by the government and NHS.
However, for this to happen,...
RPS urges regulators, pharmacy teams to define clear prioritsation plan ahead of winter pressure
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has called pharmacy employers and pharmacy trade unions to come together to a round table meeting to agree on...
Your Health Comes First – How To Protect Yourself From Toxic Chemicals
If you're like most people, you probably don't think about toxic chemicals very often. But the truth is, they're all around you, and many...
BREAKING: Dr Thérèse Coffey replaces Steve Barclay as health secretary
Dr Therese Coffey , the MP for Suffolk Coastal, has been appointed as health secretary -- the fourth person to get the job after Jeremy...
McKesson UK changes name to Hallo Healthcare
McKesson UK has announced that it has changed its name to Hallo Healthcare Group.
This year, in April, European asset management group Aurelius completed the acquisition of...
Community pharmacy staff can book autumn Covid-19 booster vaccination from September 7
Healthcare workers, including community pharmacy staff, can book their Covid-19 booster vaccination through the National Booking Service from Wednesday (September 7) onwards.
NHS England has announced that...
How Has Technology Changed Contact Lenses?
Technological innovation has touched our lives in immeasurable ways, from city infrastructure to personal entertainment and beyond. Even our health and conditions have been...
MHRA approves second Covid-19 booster vaccine
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved a second “bivalent” vaccine as a Covid-19 booster.
The updated booster vaccine made by Pfizer/BioNTech,...
PSNC challenges price concessions imposed by DHSC
The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has challenged price concessions imposed by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) on some of the...
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