Government asked to ensure sufficient stock of medicine amid fears of second virus wave
Government must work with the pharmaceutical industry to ensure that a buffer stock is being replenished to help with any further wave of the...
Pharmacy First Scotland starts to offer expert help in pharmacies
The Scottish government has launched a new service to provide healthcare advice and support to treat minor illnesses in community pharmacies.
NHS Pharmacy First Scotland...
NHS Tayside first in world to eliminate hepatitis C
NHS Tayside claims it is the first region in the world to eradicate hepatitis C ahead of the Scottish government's 2024 target in a...
EU warns of syringe shortages for possible virus vaccine
The European Union has warned member states of the risk of shortages of syringes, wipes and protective gear needed for potential mass vaccinations against...
Numark launches ‘patch of pride’ flu campaign
In the wake of Covid-19 pandemic, Numark has launched a nationwide consumer campaign for its community pharmacy members to help protect the public from...
Good data coming in so far on AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine
Britain's AstraZeneca said on Thursday (July 30) that good data was coming in so far on its vaccine for Covid-19, already in large-scale human trials and...
‘UK had highest rate of excess deaths in Europe’
The United Kingdom suffered the highest rate of excess deaths during the Covid-19 pandemic in a comparison of 21 European countries, according to data...
UK extends coronavirus self-isolation to 10 days from seven; Hancock worried about a second wave
Anyone who tests positive or shows symptoms of Covid-19 in Britain will have to self-isolate for 10 days instead of the previous seven, based...
Cegedim PMR users to get faster acceess to SCR
Users of Cegedim Pharmacy Manager PMR system can now quickly access additional patient information, the company has said.
Pharmacy teams will obtain the access following...
Exclusive: ‘I’ve always dreamt of having queues outside my pharmacy and for once in my life, I have them and still do’
The coronavirus pandemic will lead community pharmacy into becoming the healthcare hub of the future, a leading pharmaceutical professional has said.
Managing Director of Alliance...
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