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NHS claims its ‘smart deals’ have saved taxpayers £1.2 billion on medicines procurement over 3 years

The NHS claims that it's been able to save taxpayers £1.2 billion in just three years by procuring hundreds of hospital medicines at a...

Pharmacy technicians in NI to be recognised as regulated healthcare professionals

Pharmacy technicians will soon be recognized as fully regulated healthcare professionals in North Ireland. Work has begun to bring pharmacy technicians under statutory regulation by...

‘Erectile dysfunction drugs may help in treatment of oesophageal cancer’

A group of drugs commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction may be able to boost the effect of chemotherapy in oesophageal cancer, according to...

RPS, GPhC issue joint statement on professional and regulatory standards

All pharmacy owners, pharmacists and technicians are expected to be aware of and use all relevant standards, both regulatory and professional, to support them...

‘Rise in violence against pharmacists is forcing them to look for work elsewhere’

Violent and abusive behaviour against pharmacists is impacting on recruitment and retention of staff in the sector, according to the Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA). The...

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£100 million investment to launch 20 research hubs across the UK

The investment is part of the £400 million VPAG...

DHSC’s proposed 2.8% pay uplift is ‘an insult’ to dedicated NHS staff – says Unite the Union

The Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists also argues that the...

Pharmaceutical sector continues to lead in R&D investment

Pharmaceuticals accounted for over 17% of the total R&D...

Omnicell partners with Gollmann to expand pharmacy automation solutions

The technology leaders aim to address the increasing pressure...

GPhC to conduct annual survey of pharmacy students and trainees

Reapproval cycles will also be standardised across all pharmacy...