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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 reflecting growing awareness and acceptance of mental health challenges among new...
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Pharmacy First vital to amplify NHS digital prescription rollout, WHO report reveals
75 per cent of adults in England are registered for digital prescriptions on the NHS App
In a groundbreaking...
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Haleon to close Maidenhead manufacturing site affecting 435 jobs
Despite the closure, Haleon will retain its presence in the UK with corporate offices in Weybridge and London
Haleon,...
UK Covid-19 death toll passes 55,000 including suspected cases: Reuters tally
The United Kingdom’s suspected COVID-19 death toll has hit 55,398, according to a Reuters tally of official data sources that underline the country’s status...
Phenelzine sulphate 15mg tablets to remain out of stock for foreseeable future
A new supply disruption alert for phenelzine sulphate 15mg tablets (Nardil)Â has been issued without a confirmed resupply date.
Earlier, the Department of Health and Social...
Paydens staff raise £100,000 for charity
Pharmacy staff at Paydens Group have raised a total of £100,275 for Parkinson’s UK charity.
The independent family-owned pharmacy chain has been working with the...
UK nears £500m Sanofi and GSK Covid-19 vaccine deal: Report
Britain is close to a £500 million supply deal with Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline for 60 million doses of a potential Covid-19 vaccine, the Sunday Times...
Hancock hails responsible behaviour
People in England appear to have broadly behaved themselves as pubs reopened this weekend, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Sunday (July 5) after...
Current dominant strain of Covid-19 more infectious than original: Study
The genetic variation of the novel coronavirus that dominates the world today infects human cells more readily than the original that emerged in China,...
Sanofi’s insulin aspart biosimilar gets EU nod
Sanofi's insulin aspart has received marketing authorisation in EU, becoming the first biosimilar approved for the originator product in Europe.
The product recently got 'positive opinion'...
Superdrug ties up with psychologists to provide mental health service to customers
Superdrug has partnered with My Online Therapy to raise awareness and accessibility of mental health services to support people across the UK during current...
Supply disruption expected for Evorel 75 & 50
There will be intermittent supply of Evorel 75 and Evorel 50 during the first half of this month following unprecedented demand, drug manufacturer Theramex said...
EPS scripts up by 85 per cent, thanks to Covid-19
The coronavirus pandemic has boosted the use electronic prescription service (EPS) as patients want to remain safe, a leading pharmacy body said on Thursday...