UK alters guidance to bring flexibility in booster programme for ‘most vulnerable’
Covid-19 booster jab can now be administered sooner than six months after the second dose to certain vulnerable people as guideline in the UK...
Natural health firm BetterYou pledges support for Antarctic Quest 21 expedition
To support environmental cause, natural health pioneer BetterYou has pledged its allegiance to Antarctic Quest 21 – an expedition to undertake essential exploration activities.
Under...
Scotland introduces more accurate blood test for Type 1 diabetes patients
Scotland has become the world’s first country to introduce a simple blood test for Type 1 diabetes patients, enabling them to stop taking insulin...
RPS, FIP write to world leaders to express solidarity, pharmacy’s commitment to tacking climate crisis
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has joined the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) in writing a letter to world leaders who have gathered in Glasgow...
AstraZeneca to transfer global rights for Eklira and Duaklir to Covis Pharma
AstraZeneca said today (November 1) it will transfer global rights for respiratory medicines Eklira and Duaklir to Covis Pharma Group for about £198 million,...
Novo Nordisk launches recycling for injection pens with community pharmacies playing key role
Novo Nordisk has launched PenCycle, a recycling initiative for pre-filled injection pens, designed to address the challenge of recycling injection pen devices.
A first-of-its-kind scheme...
NICE myalgic encephalomyelitis guidance lists better diagnosis and management methods
NICE has published its updated guidance for myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) – a chronic fatigue syndrome, covering every aspect of it in children, young people...
RPS urges pharmacy teams to reduce environmental impact of medicines
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has called on industry, pharmacy teams and governments across Great Britain to implement change to reduce the environmental impact...
In a world first, England is set to light up e-cigs on prescription for smokers; role of community pharmacy yet to be known
England could soon become the world’s first country to prescribe e-cigarettes as a medical product to help people stop smoking tobacco products but it...
PDA urges pharmacy employers to ensure adequate ventilation in workplaces
The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) urged all pharmacy employers to ensure adequate ventilation in workplaces by sharing HSE (Health and Safety Executive) guidance on...
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