Community pharmacy workforce is in fragile condition, says CCA report
Community pharmacy workforce is in a fragile condition and faced a shortfall of 3,000 pharmacists in England over a period of five years, a...
GPhC discontinues option of taking registration assessment remotely
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has discontinued the provision of taking registration assessment remotely from this year.
The decision is based on feedback from previous...
NICE recommends weight loss jab to help people shed unhealthy fat
Thousands of people struggling with obesity could soon be offered a weekly injection to help shed unhealthy fat (weight loss jab).
The National Institute for...
NHS to roll out life-extending drug for advanced womb cancer
The NHS is going to roll out a revolutionary 30-minute treatment for advanced womb cancer for women across England.
The drug, called Dostarlimab, would benefit...
Community pharmacies must be involved in planning for public health emergencies, European-wide review recommends
Community pharmacies must be involved in future planning for public health emergencies, especially in cases where a quick response is needed such as the...
NHS to roll out life-saving treatment for rare disease affecting babies
The new deal struck by the NHS will enable provision of a life-saving treatment for babies and young children who suffer with a rare...
Pharmacists at big multiples face health and wellbeing challenges, PDA Union survey reveals
Too many unreasonable demands placed on pharmacists by employers affect their health and wellbeing at work, a stress and wellbeing survey conducted by The...
PSA annual review: GPhC meets 15 out of 18 standards
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has met 15 out of 18 Standards of Good Regulation in 2020-21, according to the annual performance review conducted...
NPA seeks funding boost for pharmacy contractors to meet higher locum rates
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has called on the NHS England to uplift funding for pharmacy contractors to enable them to cover higher staffing...
Britain’s pandemic modellers say future large waves of Covid possible
There is a realistic possibility of large waves of Covid-19 infection in the future in Britain and such waves might even be considered likely,...
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