Boots launches virtual beauty service
Boots UK has launched virtual beauty service to avoid face to face interaction during Covid-19 pandemic.
The online video consultations offer 15–20-minute personalised cosmetic and...
PDA higlights virus risk to BAME pharmacists
The Pharmacy Defence Association (PDA) has urged governments in the four nations of the UK to take necessary steps to mitigate Covid-19 risk to...
Government launches online portal to order PPE; setback to pharmacy as sector is left behind
In a major setback, pharmacy has not been allowed access to a new government online portal designed to help primary and social care providers...
Sharmila Nebhrajani starts new role as NICE chair
Sharmila Nebhrajani OBE took office as chairperson of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) on Tuesday (May 26).
She was appointed by...
Merck joins race to develop vaccines and treatments against Covid-19
Merck & Co Inc, which has largely kept to the sidelines of the race for COVID-19 treatments, said it was buying Austrian vaccine maker...
WHO pauses trial of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns
The World Health Organization has suspended testing the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus...
Glenmark to start clinical trial for a potential COVID-19 drug combination
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals said on Tuesday (May 26) it will begin a new clinical trial in India to test a combination of two anti-viral drugs,...
NPA hires global consultancy firm to study impact of national contract on independent community pharmacy and sector’s response to coronavirus crisis
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has commissioned global consultancy firm Ernst & Young (EY) to conduct a survey to find out the financial position...
Well launches online shop for home delivery
Well Pharmacy has launched a new online shopping portal offering delivery of its healthcare products directly to customers’ doorstep.
The new online shop is expected...
PSNC’s guide on how to claim Covid-19 payments
The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has released guidelines for pharmacy contractors to claim their Covid-19-related payments and advises when each payment will be...
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