Tag: antibiotic
OHE report estimates global investment of £3.5bn for research and development of new antibiotic
The current structure of global incentives to develop new antibiotics is insufficient and requires urgent resolution revealed a new report ‘Incentivising new antibiotics’ by...
PDA asks community pharmacists to complete survey on availability of commonly prescribed medicines
The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) has urged the community pharmacies to complete a short survey on the availability of commonly prescribed medicines.
PDA is hearing...
HDA, PSNC urge DHSC to issue communications to control stockpile of Strep A antibiotics
The Healthcare Distribution Association (HDA) and the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiation Committee (PSNC) have urged the NHS England and the Department of Health and Social...
CMA to investigate ‘rocketing prices’ of antibiotics for Strep A cases – Sky
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation following ‘rocketing prices of antibiotics in the wake of Strep A cases’, Sky News...
NI government acknowledges ‘tireless’ work of pharmacies, wholesalers in antibiotic supply
The Department of Health in Northern Ireland has acknowledged the efforts of community pharmacies, wholesalers and procurement teams in securing supply of antibiotics for the...