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Asthma drug shortens at-home recovery from Covid-19

Early treatment with inhaled budesonide shortens recovery time among Covid-19 patients being treated in the community, PRINCIPLE has shown. 

12 Apr 2021

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PDA urges members to be aware of remote prescribing risks

The PDA has warned members they are putting patients at risk if medicines they prescribe are not made known to their GP.

08 Apr 2021

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Patients should register with pharmacies says RPS Scotland

By 2030 patients should be registered with their local community pharmacy to ensure continuity of care, says RPS Scotland.

07 Apr 2021

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RPS president: I will not seek re-election to EPB

RPS president Sandra Gidley has said she will not run for re-election to the English pharmacy board.

07 Apr 2021

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New NICE guidance on chronic pain

People with chronic primary pain should be offered a range of treatments to help them manage their condition, says NICE in a new guideline.

07 Apr 2021

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Big wheels turnin'

Roll over Beethoven: pharmacy's musical maestro is at it again

06 Apr 2021

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Making allowances

Will Silsby says the new style of capital allowance has raised a number of questions

06 Apr 2021

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A mentor could help you achieve your goals

Mital Thakrar says mentoring can unlock potential and take people to the next level of professional career development

06 Apr 2021

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Career Notes

Superintendent pharmacist, Numark member and director at Total Medcare

06 Apr 2021

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Kickstarting opportunity

At a time when job opportunities for young people are looking precarious, a new £2 billion scheme has seen an enthusiastic take-up by community pharmacies.

06 Apr 2021

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The expert voice

Covid and EU exit have dominated her first year as PAGB CEO, but Michelle Riddalls says her priorities for 2021 are better regulation, self care and bigger role for pharmacy

05 Apr 2021

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Accuracy checking

Just because something becomes possible does not mean you have to do it.

05 Apr 2021

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Longer prescriptions? Think Part XIVC

If your GPs have changed prescription durations, you might want to review Part XIVC of the Drug Tariff

05 Apr 2021

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Tough times for the older generation

The pandemic has been a difficult time for older people, and pharmacy's role in their care is more important than ever

05 Apr 2021

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Can we do this? Yes, we can

Award-winning pre-reg placements, working with innovators in primary care, Covid-19 vaccination hubs. Imaan healthcare is making waves; superintendent pharmacist Saghir Ahmed says community pharmacy needs goals to aim for. 

05 Apr 2021

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Boots retail sales slump 18% due to lockdown

Boots stores continue to suffer as a result of lockdown restrictions with retail sales down 17.9 per cent on the previous year, says WBA.

01 Apr 2021

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