Jennifer Laskey appointed as Scotland’s first consultant pharmacist
She will support the West of Scotland Cancer Network in ensuring that patients across community, primary and acute settings have access to the highest...
BioNTech signs deal with UK for personalised cancer therapies
German biotechnology company BioNTech has signed a deal with the Department of Health and Social Care to enroll up to 10,000 patients in clinical...
GSK, Pfizer, Sanofi fend off thousands of US lawsuits over alleged Zantac cancer link
Drugmakers GSK, Pfizer, Sanofi and Boehringer Ingelheim on Tuesday were spared thousands of US lawsuits claiming that the heartburn drug Zantac caused cancer, as...
NHS chief announces new campaign for early detection of cancer
NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard today (March 1) announced a new campaign to promote early detection of cancer, when it is easier to treat.
The...
Lung cancer patients to benefit from ground-breaking new drug on NHS
Thousands of lung cancer patients in England will benefit from a ground-breaking new drug that can reduce the risk of relapse.
This follows a deal brokered...
Boots with Macmillan Cancer Support and NHS launches Palliative Care Service in pharmacies
Boots UK in association with Macmillan Cancer Support and the NHS has launched a Palliative Care Service in its pharmacies to provide easy access...