20,000

According to the National Osteoporosis Society, properly assessing and treating people over 50 with broken bones, can reduce future fractures by half, potentially preventing 20,000 hip fractures a year. The figure was released to support a new resource to aid fracture liaison.

 

13%

Celesio’s consumer solutions division, including the retail pharmacy business, increased its revenue by 13.1 per cent in the January-March 2014 fiscal period to €979 million, compared with the same period in 2015. Group revenue was up by 5.6 per cent year on year.

50

Pharmacy Voice has launched a group of community pharmacy Medication Safety Officers. With all pharmacies over 50 branches asked to appoint one. The aim of these officers is to keep all staff up-to-date about the latest developments that could affect patient safety.

82%

Research from Carers UK found that 82 per cent of carers believe that looking after a disabled, older or seriously-ill relative or friend has a negative impact on their health. More carers than ever before also reported to feeling stressed and anxious as a result of their caring role.