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Healthwatch England report reveals challenges faced by patients using pharmacies
Patients are receptive to Pharmacy First service, but some challenges must be overcome to achieve its full potential, says Healthwatch EnglandÂ
A recent report from Healthwatch England has highlighted that...
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Pharmacy organizations condemn 2.59 % NHS prescription charge hike
Effective from May 1, pharmacy services and patients to feel the financial burden due to the hike in...
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What is Martha’s Rule under the strengthened NHS guidance?
Martha's rule gives special preference to same-sex and transgender patients to request same sex wards and staff under the...
Covid-19 test booking portal updates for pharmacists
Covid-19 test booking portal for key workers, including community pharmacy team members, is now available for use by team members and employers.
This portal replaces...
DHSC releases final drug price concession list for April
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has listed 12 drugs in its final price concession list for April.
Research raises concerns about impact of Ramadan fasting on diabetics during lockdown
Lack of physical activity and poor sleep patterns during Ramadan can affect the health of people with Type 2 diabetes, a latest study has...
Potential Covid-19 treatments could be fast-tracked in weeks
Potential treatments for the novel coronavirus could be fast-tracked through a new clinical trial, the government has said.
Six drugs have entered a new initiative...
The Benefits Of Playing Online We Didn’t Know About Before The Lockdown
Covid-19 has changed the world of people around the globe. As we spend more time at home, we are looking for new ways of...
Government widens virus testing scheme to all care home residents
Britain's coronavirus testing scheme will be opened up to a much wider pool of people including those over the age of 65 with symptoms,...
Top 4 Tips to Get a Healthy, Glowing Skin
Skin is your body’s largest organ. When it is healthy, its layers will protect you. However, if it gets compromised, your skin’s ability to...
Patients’ additional information included within SCR by default: NHS Digital
In a bid to support the ongoing fight against Covid-19, NHS Digital has announced that additional information has been added to most patients’ NHS Summary...
India’s Serum to start production of Oxford’s Covid-19 vaccine
Indian vaccine tycoon Cyrus S Poonawalla’s Serum Institute of India (SII) has said it plans to start production of the Covid-19 vaccine developed by...
DHSC issues supply alert on Propantheline bromide 15mg tablets Â
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Propantheline bromide (Pro-Banthine) 15mg tablets manufactured by Kyowa Kirin.
Propantheline...