PDA launches toolkit to help reduce virus risk in pharmacies
The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) has launched a Covid-19 risk management tool to support pharmacy teams against an anticipated second wave of infections as...
New Chair confirmed for Pharmacy APPG
Pharmacy trade bodies have confirmed that an MP is set to stand as the new Chair of the All-Party Pharmacy Group (APPG).
The position is...
RPS names seven members as fellows
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has named seven members as Fellows of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society for distinction in the pharmacy profession.
The new fellows...
Risk assessment survey for pharmacists launched
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and the Black Pharmacists Association (UKBPA) have launched a survey on Friday (June 12) to ensure the safety of...
PHE makes available new set of Covid-19 posters for pharmacies
Public Health England (PHE) has updated Covid-19 posters for pharmacies and advised contractors to display those in places where they can be seen before...
Prednisolone 5mg suppositories to remain out of stock
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Prednisolone 5mg suppositories.
Prednisolone 5mg suppositories, a product of Swedish firm RPH...
Think ‘big and bold’ about the post-crisis world, NPA tells independent pharmacies
Following consultations with its members, the National Pharmacy Association has detremined that independent community pharmacy sector will need to think "big and bold" about...
Update on flu vaccination in pharmacy still awaited: PSNC
In the wake of Covid-19 pandemic, the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has been continuing its discussions with the NHS on potential changes to...
Moderna’s virus vaccine to enter final trial stage in July
A vaccine against Covid-19 developed by the US biotech firm Moderna will enter the third and final stage of its clinical trial in July with 30,000...
England’s test and trace system reaches 26,985 in first week
England's new track and tracing system was able to contact two thirds of the people who tested positive for Covid-19 and were referred to...
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