Tag: UK
Surgical hubs, new technology to help tackle NHS waiting lists
Surgical hubs, new technology and innovative ways of working will help the NHS to tackle long waiting lists and treat around 30 per cent...
NICE recommends apalutamide, androgen deprivation therapy to treat prostate cancer
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has recommended apalutamide, sold under the brand name Erleada, and androgen deprivation therapy for treating...
Government launches consultation on mandatory vaccination for health and care staff
The government has launched a six-week consultation on its plans to mandate Covid-19 and flu vaccinations for frontline health and care staff.
The consultation process...
RPS updates competency framework for all prescribers
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has updated its 'competency framework' for all prescribers, setting out ideal prescribing for all health professions.
The framework, which can...
PSNC publishes transition plan from Pharmacy Earlier Payment Scheme to Advance Payments
As the government is winding down the Pharmacy Earlier Payment Scheme (PEPS), all community pharmacy contractors will be able to receive earlier advance payments...
Hypertension case-finding service equipment, training requirements are out
To assist contractors with the preparation for provision of the Hypertension case-finding service, the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has published information about equipment...