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Epilepsy treatment: England to roll out new laser beam surgery next month

This new epilepsy treatment targets the part of the brain causing seizures without the need for invasive surgery  Good news for patients whose epilepsy cannot be controlled by standard anti-seizure...

Alert: UK Faces Shortage Of Arthritis Drug Erelzi 50mg Pre-Filled Pen

All affected healthcare providers have been cautioned against initiating any new patient on Erelzi products until supply issues...

33 % rise in women seeking perinatal mental health support since 2022

One in five new and expectant mothers may be affected by perinatal mental health conditions In a significant uptick...

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...

RPS patient safety professional standards updated

These updated professional standards apply to the entire pharmacy team, regardless of setting, practice or level of expertise The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS), along...

Mundipharma, Vectura collaborate to reformulate asthma inhaler to reduce carbon footprint

They aim to achieve a near-zero-emissions asthma inhaler with a significantly lower impact on global warming Global healthcare company Mundipharma and Vectura, an inhalation...

CPE April Committee Meeting Concludes: Know Key Matters Discussed

The Community Pharmacy England publishes the summary of its April 2024 Committee Meeting A full CPE Committee Meeting was organised in London on April 17...

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