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50% of NHS hospital trusts could be using EPS by 2026
EPS was introduced at six NHS hospital trusts in England in November 2023, following a pilot service conducted at three hospital trusts
NHS England will collaborate with “a number of...
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UK launches new 5-year national plan to combat antimicrobial resistance
The plan outlines ambitious targets to drive down inappropriate use of antimicrobials and stimulate further development of new...
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Pharmacy bodies unite to enhance workforce wellbeing
The RPS/PS workforce wellbeing survey 2023 revealed that most pharmacists continue to operate under challenging conditions, with elevated...
Study shows scale of prevalence of a condition that can cause type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure
A study by scientists in a UK university has shown the scale of the prevalence of a condition that can lead to various cardiometabolic...
Covid-19 boosters every few months not sustainable, UK science adviser says
It is not sustainable to give Covid-19 boosters every three to six in the long term, Britain's chief scientific adviser said on Tuesday (January...
NPA launches ‘Associate Pharmacist’ subscription for pharmacists, technicians
To provide a portable access of Pharmacy Support and Advice Service to pharmacists and technicians, the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has launched an ‘Associate...
Campaign launched to help in weight loss, reduce Covid hospitalisation
The government has launched a new 'Better Health' campaign to help people working towards healthier weight and reduce the risk of being hospitalised with...
UK marks first anniversary of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
Health services in the UK today (January 4) marked the first anniversary of the deployment of the Oxford University/AstraZeneca vaccine in fight against Covid-19.
Exactly...
Dr Reddy’s to launch generic Covid-19 Merck drug at about 50 cents a pill
Indian drugmaker Dr Reddy's Laboratories will launch its generic version of Merck 's antiviral Covid-19 pill, molnupiravir, and price it at 35 rupees ($0.4693)...
Lexon completes refinancing deal with HSBC to aid growth strategy
Leading pharmaceutical wholesaler Lexon UK has completed a £60 million refinancing deal with HSBC UK to help meet its growth targets in 2022 and...
Britons warned of hospital crisis over Omicron surge but vaccine minister says patients are showing less severe symptoms
Britain on Tuesday (January 4) faced warnings of an impending hospital crisis due to staff shortages caused by a wave of Omicron infections, as...
NHS chief thanks Covid volunteers for supporting vaccination programme
The NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard saluted the effort of over 100,000 Covid volunteers who alongside the NHS staff helped to deliver record-breaking...
Contractors can submit December 2021 claims for Pharmacy Collect until January-end
Community pharmacy contractors can now submit their December 2021 claims for the Pharmacy Collect service by the end of January 2022.
Considering high demand for...