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Pharmacists warned about information errors in Rosuvastatin batches

Manufacturer Accord Healthcare said the problem affects 29,086 packs across three batches

17 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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PDA calls for two pharmacists per pharmacy in post-Covid vision

Pharmacists must be deployed in a more targeted way to improve outcomes, says PDA

16 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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DHSC: Community pharmacies won’t be issuing fit notes after law change

Pharmacists can't assess fitness to work 'over the counter,' the Government argues.

09 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Quadrant recall batch of mefenamic acid tablets

Batch number 107082 found to have a defective layer of film coating.

17 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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New digital resource will reduce opioid harm

Online dashboard will allow pharmacists and GPs to understand prescribing patterns.

17 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacists to play 'essential role' in NHS pharmacogenomic testing

RPS backs new report looking at the opportunities presented by genomic testing.

29 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GP flu jab competition giving way to 'partnership,' says LPC chief

Weekly meetings involving pharmacies and GPs have fostered collaboration says London LPC chief.

15 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Dental evolution in action

The pandemic has prompted changes in how the British public feel about their teeth, as well as how they look after them

10 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Inhaler switching ramps up for NHS

The NHS is now using incentives to go green, while the private sector too is creating greener recycling options 

01 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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DHSS consults on introducing OPD with an eye to hub-and-spoke

"Flexibility" to dispense up to 10 per cent more or less than prescribed in order to maintain OP.

03 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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