New ‘chemotherapy-free’ treatment for lymphoma
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) has recommended a new ‘chemotherapy-free’ treatment option for patients with previously treated follicular lymphoma (grade 1...
PM Johnson unveils Coronavirus ‘battle plan’
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled a 'battle plan' to tackle the growing spread of Coronavirus in the UK.
Speaking at a press conference in...
BREAKING: NHS script charge up by 15p per item
The government on Tuesday announced a further increase of 15 pence to the NHS prescription charge, raising it to £9.15 per prescription item.
The change...
MHRA recalls Tetrabenazine 25 mg tablets
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a class 2 medicines recall for Tetrabenazine 25 mg tablets.
AOP Orphan Pharmaceuticals is recalling...
NHS confirms deal with Novartis to fund treatment for rare periodic fever syndromes
NHS England has confirmed a deal with Novartis to fund a life-changing treatment for people with rare conditions which cause repeated bouts of fever,...
Four more coronavirus cases in UK bring total to 40
Four further cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the United Kingdom, bringing the total number of cases to 40, England’s chief medical officer...
Christie & Co to manage sale of 44 Boots pharmacies
Boots UK has confirmed the sale of 44 pharmacies located across England and Wales and has appointed specialist property adviser Christie & Co to...
Faster access to cannabis-based medicines via pharmacy as government tweaks rules
The government has announced changes to the rules on importuning cannabis-based medicines, allowing patients faster access to treatment.
The changes will allow companies to import...
AMG’s founder and editor-in-chief, Ramniklal Solanki, passes away
RAMNIKLAL SOLANKI, a giant of Gujarati journalism and pioneer of British Asian media, passed away this morning , after a brief illness. He was...
Ofcom decides against investigating ‘This Morning’ remarks on pharmacists
Broadcast regulator Ofcom has decided not to investigate the complaints against ITV show that called pharmacists 'pretend doctors'.
Confirming the decision, an Ofcom spokesperson told...
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