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Firework Injury
News

NHS warns of firework injury risk to children on bonfire night

Hospital admissions linked to fireworks increased by 42% last November, with children among those suffering most life-changing injuries

Royal Colleges call for review of propranolol safety information
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Royal Colleges call for review of propranolol safety information

Request follows concerns about its use for generalised anxiety and the risks associated with overdose

National campaign to promote safety of pharmacy staff in October
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National campaign to promote safety of pharmacy staff in October

The first campaign will focus on treating pharmacy staff with respect, and the second to promote the Pharmacy First service

Raj Nutan
Opinion

Community pharmacy's vital role in supporting medicines safety during summer

It's been particularly hot, here in the UK and for people away on holiday. Raj Nutan, Vice President Healthcare Services & Strategy at Cencora Alliance Healthcare, discusses key advice to give patients about their health and use of medicines during warmer weather

Raj Nutan
MHRA issues safety advice on botulinum toxin type A
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MHRA issues safety advice on botulinum toxin type A

Regulators tighten warnings after rare cases of systemic botulism and use of unlicensed products led to more hospital admissions

UK confirms statutory requirement for allergy safety in schools
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UK confirms statutory requirement for allergy safety in schools

Schools will be expected to have clear allergy policies and healthcare plans in place

GPhC supports HSSIB’s views on improving online prescribing safety
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GPhC supports HSSIB’s views on improving online prescribing safety

The HSSIB noted that lack of access to patient’s NHS records remains a major barrier for independent online prescribers

AI in Pharmacy: Safety Tool or Safety Risk?
Guest Blog

AI in Pharmacy: Safety Tool or Safety Risk?

The technology is already in your pharmacy. The question is whether your governance is keeping up.