COVID-19

Third of Covid-19 deaths linked to diabetes

Almost a third of all hospital deaths from coronavirus in England have been in people with diabetes, warns NHS England today in a new study.

Bank holiday: NHS 'not directing all pharmacies to open'

NHS England & Improvement has confirmed it will not require all pharmacies to open on the Monday May 25 bank holiday.

Half of pharmacists on temporary register unsure about returning

Just over half of pharmacists on the General Pharmaceutical Council’s temporary register are unsure whether they wish to return to pharmacy during the Covid-19 crisis.

DHSC to increase medicines reimbursement prices by £15m next month

PSNC says the DHSC will increase medicine reimbursement prices by £15 million next month.

Further doubt cast on hydroxychloroquine efficacy

Recent studies throw further doubt on the efficacy of using hydroxychloroquine to treat patients with Covid-19.

All batches of Emerade 500 microgram auto-injectors recalled

All unexpired batches of Emerade 500 microgram auto-injectors are being recalled from patients.

Boots says Covid-19 volunteer testing not commercial

Boots says its attempt to recruit hundreds of volunteers to conduct coronavirus testing was not a commercial activity.

RPS: Pharmacists should be allowed to change scripts

The RPS wants medicines legislation to be amended so that community pharmacists can make changes to prescriptions.

Loss of smell added to Covid-19 warning symptoms

From today, individuals who experience a loss or changed sense of smell or taste are being advised to self-isolate at home.

New antibody study will inform Govt lockdown strategy

A new Government-funded study is using Covid-19 antibody testing to determine how widespread coronavirus is in the community in Britain.

Hospitals plan for return to routine working

Patients going in for planned operations will need to self-isolate for 14 days beforehand

Massive leap in GP online consultation capability

Vdeo consultation now available from nearly 100pc of GP practices

Charity warns about danger of lockdown drinking

Charity warns about risks of online drinking games during the coronavirus lockdown

Royal Family hails pharmacy teams in Covid-19 fight

The Royal Family last night paid tribute to pharmacists and their teams in the fight against coronavirus.

DHSC: Covid-19 could increase flu jab demand

Pharmacies should prepare for what may be a busier than normal flu season and order sufficient vaccine supplies, the Government has said.

PSNC to explore Covid-19 antibody testing in pharmacies

PSNC will explore with NHS England and the government the possibility of pharmacies carrying out Covid-19 antibody testing.