Self-isolating Boots pharmacists support NHS 111 service Â
Self-isolating Boots pharmacists have started to lend their support to the NHS 111 triage service by providing pharmacy advice to the patients over phone.
The...
UK’s Covid-19 death toll is far higher than daily figure: Data
The true extent of Britain's Covid-19 death toll was more than 40 per cent higher than the government's daily figures indicated as of April 10,...
AIM’s new campaign seeks to demonstrate the value of community pharmacy in COVID-19 fightÂ
The Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies (AIM) has launched a new national campaign to highlight the contribution of community pharmacies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Leyla...
UK virus death toll rises to 16,509
A total of 16,509 people hospitalised with coronavirus in Britain have now died, health ministry figures showed Monday (20), up by 449 the lowest daily toll...
John Newton warns against unapproved antibody tests
Professor John Newton, national coordinator of the UK coronavirus testing programme, has cautioned against the purchase of unapproved antibody testing kits by organisations and...
Britain to trial use of Covid-19 survivors’ blood plasma for treatment
The UK is preparing to collect the blood from Covid-19 survivors to investigate if convalescent plasma transfusions could improve an infected patient's speed of...
What steps should be taken if one breaks a bone at home?
A bone fracture can cause serious trouble to a person. He/She will experience intense pain, internal bleeding, and restricted mobility. If not treated promptly,...
Pharmacy staff see rise in abuse from customers
By Olivia Williams
Pharmacy staff in Merseyside have reported a sharp rise in aggressive and violent behaviour from customers.
Employees in pharmacies are currently on the NHS...
Councillor raises alarm over patients hopping between pharmacies due to medicine shortages
By Alex Metcalfe
A pharmacy worker has sounded concerns about patients spreading coronavirus in the search for medicines.
Councillor Tina Large, who works at Whitworth Pharmacy, in...
DHSC updates April drug price concession list
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) on Friday (17) updated its drug price concession list for April.
The DHSC has granted price concessions...
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