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51% increase in pharmacy closure since last January-April: PM quizzed in the parliament
"There are over 10 and a half Community pharmacies across the country working incredibly hard to serve their patients,” says the PM about pharmacy closures
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, during...
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BMI linked to work absenteeism, NHS expands obesity and type 2 diabetes programme
Wider rollout of NHS soup and shake diet to help 10,000+ with type 2 diabetes and obesity
A recent...
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GPhC appoints Louise Edwards as new Chief Strategy Officer
Louise will succeed Mark Voce who is taking early retirement from the GPhC’s position in July 2024
The General...
Chiesi Farmaceutici acquires Amryt Pharma to develop innovative treatment for rare diseases
Chiesi Farmaceutici, the international, research-focused biopharmaceuticals and healthcare group has acquired Amryt Pharma, a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing novel treatments for rare...
DHSC launches ‘swap to stop’ scheme to cut smoking rates in England
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has introduced a new ‘swap to stop’ scheme to encourage one million smokers to swap cigarettes...
Mastering Emotions in Gambling: Top 5 Techniques
Gambling isn't just a game of chance, it's a realm where emotions run high and decisions are often clouded by a whirlwind of feelings....
Click, Fit, Seal: Discovering the Versatility of Plastic Closures
In the packaging industry, plastic caps and closures have become indispensable components, ensuring product integrity and enhancing user experience. These small but significant elements are...
Reasons Why You Might Consider Seeing An Endocrinologist
Endocrinology is the study of hormones and glands in the human body. The endocrine system produces and secretes hormones that regulate many bodily functions,...
AAH promotes Chambers to chief commercial officer
AAH Pharmaceuticals (AAH) has announced the appointment of Brian Chambers as chief commercial officer.
“I’m proud to lead the commercial functions in AAH in my new...
Pharmacy Supervision Practice Group held fourth workshop to discuss future modelling of pharmacy practice
The Pharmacy Supervision Practice Group consisting of members from AIMp, APTUK, CCA, NPA, PDA, PFNI and RPS held its fourth workshop to continue discussions...
Community pharmacies unwilling to provide rota services on Easter holidays in NI
The Department of Health in Northern Ireland has advised pharmacies to continue providing rota services on Easter after learning that many pharmacies are unwilling...
BIG PICTURE: Fixing the medicines shortage crisis
From over-the-counter flu tablets to crucial antibiotics and antidepressants, medicines are running scarce in UK pharmacies this year, causing concerns among patients, the government,...
ECG Healthcare launches new PGD and medical advice service
ECG has launched a new ‘simple and straightforward’ Patient Group Direction (PGD) service for pharmacists working in primary care, together with a service which...