Stephen Fry joins NHS campaign promoting cancer checks
Britain’s national treasure Stephen Fry has joined an NHS campaign to encourage people with potential cancer symptoms to come forward for checks.
As part of...
Competition watchdog probes PCR test provider Expert Medicals
The competition watchdog has opened a formal investigation into a “possible breach of consumer law” by one of the largest private PCR test providers.
It...
Health Education England working on psychological professions workforce expansion
Health Education England (HEE) is working with NHS England and Improvement to expand the psychological professions workforce by approximately 10,500 posts by 2024.
The move...
Alliance Healthcare supports ‘Pharmacy Collect’ service in Northern Ireland
Alliance Healthcare is supporting community pharmacies in Northern Ireland by supplying NHS lateral flow tests to be distributed to people under the newly launched...
Bestway pharmacist’s top tips for ‘biggest ever flu season’
National pharmacy wholesaler Bestway Medhub is preparing for its largest ever flu season, with stock arriving soon into its supply chain and distribution network.
"The...
Consultation begins on new ‘pharmacy needs assessment’ tool in Northern Ireland
The Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) has launched a consultation process on a newly developed 'pharmacy needs assessment' benchmarking tool in Northern Ireland.
The...
Nalcrom 100mg capsule faces supply disruption
Nalcrom 100mg capsules, used for treating allergic reactions to certain foods, will be out of stock during September, Department of Health and Social Care...
‘Pharmacy Collect’ launched for rapid Covid-19 tests in Northern Ireland
The Health Minister in Northern Ireland today (September 2) launched a new ‘Pharmacy Collect’ service, enabling people to collect rapid Covid-19 tests from selected...
RPS Scotland meets minister to discuss pharmacy’s role in reducing harm from drugs
RPS Scotland met with the minister for Drugs Policy, Angela Constance, on Wednesday (September 1) to discuss pharmacy’s role in reducing harm from drugs.
Improving...
Alphagreen joins European hemp group
Europe’s leading marketplace for cannabis and wellness products Alphagreen has joined the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA), strengthening its position in the European and...
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