Pharmacy contractors can now use “flexible approach” in collecting patient feedback
All pharmacy contractors will now be able to use a more flexible approach while conducting an annual assessment of patient satisfaction, with no mandatory...
Hypovase 500mg tablets face supply disruption
Hypovase (prazosin) 500 microgram tablets, manufactured by drug major Pfizer, will remain out of stock until mid-January 2022 due to a manufacturing issue.
The Department...
Britain to offer everyone a Covid-19 booster eventually – vaccine official
Britain is moving towards offering everyone a Covid-19 booster vaccine, a member of the government's vaccine advisory committee said on today (November 29) -- ahead of an expected decision on whether to extend and...
UK scientist backs vaccines against Omicron
The British scientist who led the research underpinning AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine said at the weekend that a new jab could be developed against the...
Sajid Javid vouches support for “pharmacy first” model of care in England
Health secretary Sajid Javid vouches support for a “pharmacy first” model of care for minor illnesses, to help clear the backlog of NHS care...
DHSC issues SSP for Salazopyrin EN-Tabs due to shortage
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for Salazopyrin EN-Tabs 500 mg due to ongoing shortage...
Essential Pharma sells oral liquid portfolio to Rosemont, acquires niche products
An international specialty pharmaceutical group, Essential Pharma has announced the completion of two transactions with fellow UK-based Rosemont Pharmaceuticals.
The company completed the divestment of...
Type 1 diabetes patients benefit from using flash monitors
Nearly half of Type 1 diabetes patients in the NHS England are benefiting from the use of flash monitors that allow them to check...
Workforce issues, staff retention remain a big concern for LPCs
Workforce issues, staff retention and capacity continues to be a big concern for the Local Pharmaceutical Committee as it discussed the topics at a...
NICE develops menu of options to treat depression in adults
An independent committee at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has developed a menu of options to treat depression in adults.
The...
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