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MHRA outlines strategic approach to AI regulation in healthcare for patient safety

MHRA's strategic principles aim to foster innovation while upholding rigorous standards of patient safety and regulatory integrity In a recent announcement the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) unveiled...

CCA report highlights success: 90,000 pharmacy first consultations since launch

The pharmacy first report reveals impressive uptake and patient satisfaction in just two months In a recent report released...

RPS and Pharmacy Support join hands for pharmacy professionals wellbeing

Marks a significant milestone in the pharmacy sector's commitment to nurturing its pharmacy family The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)...

NHS to cut the red tape to support 50K NHS postgraduate doctors

New measures are part of NHS' broader efforts to retain its skilled workforce and ensure high-quality patient care  In a significant move to enhance the...

England to roll out first targeted treatment for childhood brain tumours ‘gliomas’

The treatment has been found to slow the progression of gliomas by over threefold compared to standard chemotherapy  After receiving approval from the National Institute...

Patients experience lower mortality rates when treated by female doctors, study reveals

Women are more likely to benefit from receiving treatment from female doctors than men If you believe you'll feel better under the care of...

Mundipharma empowers global healthcare access with acquisition of Rezafungin rights

The acquisition by Mundipharma aims to intensifying focus on infectious diseases In a recent announcement, Mundipharma, a leading global pharmaceutical company, has announced its acquisition...

Breast Cancer survivors face heightened risk of second cancers, new research reveals

Higher risks of breast cancer and second primary cancers for individuals residing in areas of greater socioeconomic deprivation  A groundbreaking study analysing data from nearly...

Have NHS ambulance response times improved? Lib Dems raise concern

The party sounds alarm over ambulance Category 2 delays encompassing urgent stroke and heart attack cases The NHS's latest report on ambulance services in England...

Sigma Pharmaceuticals donates £20K to local charity Citizen Advice Watford

Sigma will continue to partner with the local charity throughout the year   Sigma Pharmaceuticals, a leading pharmacy wholesaler and distributor in the UK, has once...

1 in 3 ethnic minorities need 3 or more GP visits for cancer diagnosis, new survey reveals

Currently, only 60 per cent of cancer diagnoses are taking place before the cancer has progressed The latest findings from the National Cancer Patient Experience...

Pharmacists’ role in Fit Note Certification sees modest uptake, NHS data reveals

A total of 1.4 per cent of the fit note seekers relied on pharmacists to issue them the certification Recent NHS data sheds light on...

Aspire expands oncology portfolio with prostate cancer hormone therapy

One man dies from prostate cancer every 45 minutes in the UK  Aspire Pharma Limited has solidified its position as a leading specialty generics enterprise...

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