Pharmacy staff say reporting errors to improve pharmacy practice and help others learn
Last year, 95 per cent of the pharmacy staff have reported errors to improve pharmacy practice and 80 per cent to help others learn...
ABPI calls for fast and equal access to latest treatments for all cancer patients
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) has supported the Department of Health and Social Care's recommendation to 'aggressively expedite and roll out new...
Hub and spoke dispensing: CCA calls for evidence-based approach to proposed changes
The Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) has called for an evidence-based approach to hub and spoke dispensing proposals, stating that it is vital to back...
PDA issues advisory on ‘Paxlovid’ antiviral treatment for non-hospitalised patients
The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has issued an advisory information to community pharmacy contractors about Paxlovid antiviral treatment for non-hospitalised patients.
“Patients will be assessed...
Community pharmacy administers ‘an incredible’ 4.8 million NHS flu vaccines during the 2021-22 season
Community pharmacy teams have administered almost 4.8 million flu vaccinations under the NHS Flu Vaccination Service in 2021-22, which is 73 per cent more...
PSNI launches consultation on changes to entry requirements for independent prescribing courses
The Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has begun a consultation on changes to requirements for training as a pharmacist independent prescriber and being...
Omnicell secures deal with Hanmi Pharmaceutical to distribute new dispensing automation in Britain
Omnicell has expanded it existing range of automated medicines management and adherence solutions by entering into an agreement with Hanmi Pharm to distribute innovative tools...
NICE recommends first new treatment ‘romosozumab’ for osteoporosis
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended first new treatment – ‘romosozumab’ for osteoporosis for over a decade.
Thousands of people...
PSNC issues guidance on unplanned pharmacy closures
Following the end of emergency provisions allowing for flexibility of pharmacy opening hours and temporary closures, the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Society (PSNC) has published a...
Members of the Senedd discuss on supporting pharmacists in Wales
Last week, the Members of the Senedd (MSs) debated on how to support pharmacists, while agreeing to the vital contribution made by the pharmacists...
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