GPhC updates guidance for pharmacies providing services online
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has updated its guidance for registered pharmacy providing pharmacy service at a distance, including internet.
The guidance explains what pharmacy...
Pharmacists can deliver more, but need better support, MSPs told
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Scotland has highlighted the ability of pharmacists to deliver more in primary care, but urged the Scottish Parliament to...
NPA urges members to support displaced pharmacists from Ukraine
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has urged its members to support the displaced pharmacists from Ukraine if they are approached for employment.
The NPA has...
New study recommends expansion of NHS Health Checks in community pharmacies
More pharmacies should do NHS Health Checks to improve access, a new study that focuses on ways to improve the lives of people living with obesity,...
Gisela Abbam succeeds Nigel Clarke as chair of GPhC
Gisela Abbam today (March 14) officially succeeded Nigel Clarke as new chair of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). She was appointed in mid-Feruary.
The council paid tribute...
Health charity ships essential meds to war-torn Ukraine
In response to the escalating conflict in Ukraine, the International Health Partners (IHP) has initiated with an initial shipment of 59 Essential Health Packs...
University of Wolverhampton invests £3m on pharmacy school revamp
The University of Wolverhampton has given its nod to an extensive refurbishment project that has seen £3 million investment in new facilities for Pharmacy...
The Importance of Quality Packaging for Water Sample Bottles and Pharmaceuticals
As the demand for quality and safety in the pharmaceutical and water testing industries grows, so does the need for high-quality packaging. When it...
Locum rates: PDA cautions against ‘deliberate breaches’ of NHS contract
The PDA has raised concerns over the 'deliberate breaches' of the NHS contract by some community pharmacy businesses, saying that it may cause harm...
Boots identifies error with PILs of Decongestant Tablets
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has advised healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate patient counselling takes place and patients are aware of...
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