British researchers start recruiting for clinical trial to test novel antiviral Covid-19 treatments
Researchers from the University of Oxford today (December 8) started recruiting for a clinical trial to test novel antiviral Covid-19 treatments for early use...
NHS England boss gets her Covid booster dose in Brixton community pharmacy; urges people to take their top-up jab
NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard joined over 17 million people in England by taking her Covid-19 booster dose on Monday (December 6) whilst encouraging...
PSNC urges government to support pharmacies in Covid-19 booster programme
Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has asked the government and the NHS to give more support to all community pharmacies as they gear up...
Contractors advised to review LFD kits stock, place orders to meet high demand during festive time
With a potential increase in social events during the festive season and the government’s updated recommendation in the wake of new Covid-19 variant Omicron,...
PCR test provider Randox amends terms after competition watchdog raises concerns
Following concerns raised by the competition watchdog, UK PCR testing provider Randox has improved its terms on cancellations, refunds and liability.
The development is part...
Precautions must be stepped up to protect public against new Covid variant, says RPS
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has cautioned that measures to protect people against Covid-19 must be stepped up in the wake of discovery of...