Tag: Covid-19
Covid booster: No need for fourth jab at present, says JCVI
A fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine (covid booster) is not needed at present, as latest data shows first booster provides high levels of protection...
Pharmacy bodies urge people to be ‘patient and courteous’ with staff
Amid the ongoing furore over shortages of Lateral Flow Device (LFD) test kits that led pharmacy staff to bear customers’ wrath, the National Pharmacy...
UKSHA plans to distribute 10.5 million LFD test kits per week in January to meet growing demand
As an unprecedented demand for Lateral Flow Device (LFD) test kits continues through the Pharmacy Collect service, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is...
Lateral flow tests shortages forcing pharmacy staff to bear customers’ wrath, warns industry
Increased demand and shortages of lateral flow tests are pushing staff at pharmacies to bear the brunt from frustrated customers who are unable to...
Pharmacy bodies voice concerns over LFT shortage as demand continues to surge
Following intermittent shortages during the holiday period and amid continued high level of demand for lateral flow tests (LFT) in pharmacies, the industry has...
MHRA approves second oral Covid-19 antiviral, Paxlovid
UK regulator has approved a second oral antiviral for early treatment of Covid-19 in high-risk adults, after molnupiravir called Paxlovid.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory...