NHS Confederation calls for revamp of ‘living with Covid’ plan
The NHS Confederation has urged the government to reconsider its ‘living with Covid’ plan and introduce mitigating actions that will help avoid further critical...
What is a specimen cup and why is it necessary in medical research?
Learn about the importance of specimen cups in medical research and diagnostics. Discover how these containers help ensure sample quality, protect patient safety, and...
PDA raises concern over calls for ‘locum blacklist’
The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has raised concerns over “a prominent pharmacist’s call to create a sector 'blacklist' for locums regarding disputes over rates.”
A...
Focus on supporting patients to wait well, Senedd committee recommends
The Health and Social Care Committee of the Welsh Parliament have published a report with several recommendations to address the rising issue of waiting...
Aurelius completes acquisition of McKesson UK
European asset management group Aurelius has completed the acquisition of McKesson UK, marking the company’s fifth completed transaction in a year.
McKesson UK is the parent company...
GPhC consults on equality guidance for pharmacies
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has launched a new draft ‘Equality Guidance’ for pharmacies to tackle discrimination and make sure that everyone can access...
NICE recommends new treatment for urothelial cancer
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended a new treatment, ‘avelumab’, for metastatic urothelial cancer.
The recommendation follows a successful appeal...
NICE says ‘highly effective’ breast cancer drug is ‘too expensive’ for NHS use
Sacituzumab govitecan, a 'highly effective' treatment for triple negative breast cancer, is not recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)...
EU lawmakers agree on formula for N.Ireland medicine supplies
The European Parliament on Thursday adopted a proposal from Brussels to ensure the continued supply of medicines from Britain to Northern Ireland - an...
FP34C submissions: Pharmacy contractors to receive advance payments next week
More than 10,000 pharmacy contractors those have declared their March FP34C submission figures through the Manage Your Service (MYS) portal by 5 April will receive earlier advance...
Current Issue March 2024
