Tag: National Health Service
NICE’s draft guidance against use of Vertex therapies may upset new cystic fibrosis patients
Patients who are already using the Vertex therapies can continue to use them, the guideline is open for consultation until 24 November
Modulator therapies,...
Rapid rollout of blood-thinning drugs saves thousands of lives, says NHS
Increased use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) prevented an estimated 17,000 strokes and 4,000 deaths in the last 18 months in England
The National...
Blood tests for Alzheimer’s diagnosis could be available on NHS within five years
These tests can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease earlier and more accurately than current methodsÂ
 A £5m project has been launched to introduce new blood tests in...
The King’s Fund to prioritise careers in health and social care
Making careers in health and social care more attractive can help boost staff numbers and reduce attrition rates
As the countdown to the next UK...
Hemant Patel spoke about his new ICS role and the social model of health in the NHS
From the medical model of health to the social model of health, the NHS has gone through a significant change in the last few...
Rising drug taxes may necessitate ICBs to secure an additional £37 million annually, says BGMA   Â
The spiralling tax rates will raise NHS costs and affect pharmacy contractors cashflow
The British Generic Manufacturers Association (BGMA) has warned that England's 42 integrated...