Tag: NHSE
Record number of medicines face supply issues amidst spiralling VPAS rebate, warns BGMA
Rising generic medicine supply issues impact four out of five NHS prescriptions
The British Generic Manufacturers’ Association (BGMA) has renewed its criticism of the government's...
England sees net loss of 101 pharmacies in 2023, FOI request reveals
In its response to a Freedom of Information Request (FOI), the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has confirmed a net decrease of 101 pharmacies...
Grundon launches maiden UK-wide inhaler recycling programme
Grundon Waste Management has introduced what it claims to be the UK's first verified nationwide inhaler return and recycling initiative. NHS Trusts and community...
£200 million allocated to bolster NHS resilience and winter care
The government has earmarked £200 million to enhance NHS resilience and expedite patient care during the upcoming winter season. This extra amount will bolster...
Shambolic start of vaccination programmes suggests government’s inadequacy in learning pandemic lessons, says Rowlands MD
Has the government in England learned nothing from the Covid-19 pandemic? Nigel Swift, Managing Director of Rowlands Pharmacy, part of Numark, the UK's largest...
Winter brings formidable challenges for community pharmacies, NHS: CPE
A combination of factors, including the doctors' strike, medicine shortages, and funding scarcity, indicates that this upcoming winter could be the most challenging period...