This site is intended for Healthcare Professionals only

icp featured

Controlled drugs 620.jpg

RPS wants legal restrictions on CDs in research removed

The RPS has called for legal restrictions on the use of controlled drugs in research to be removed. 

13 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

woman hayfever blowing nose_s.jpg

Hayfever affects almost double estimated number of sufferers

The number of people suffering with hayfever is almost double the amount that was previously estimated, Allergy UK has said. 

13 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

takeaway-menu-diet-calories-summary.jpg

Calorie labelling to be introduced on restaurant menus

Large restaurant businesses with over 250 employees in England to display the calorie information of non-prepacked food and soft drinks.

13 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

Covid exam assessment student study summary.jpg

Scottish provregs get NHS funding to resit exam

Provisionally registered pharmacists in Scotland who failed the March registration assessment are to receive financial support from the NHS to resit. 

12 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

Houses of parliament_Westminster.jpg

Independent pharmacies highlighted as awards return

The Independent Pharmacy Awards return in October to highlight how independents meet the needs of their patients.

12 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

Covid PCR test.jpg

.

Boots UK has launched a £65 home-use PCR coronavirus test aimed at those looking to travel abroad this summer. 

11 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

older man talking therapy_s.jpg

Depression doubles in over-70s during pandemic says Age UK

A brand new guide has been created to help improve older people’s access to talking therapies.

11 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

drug-tablet-pill-medicine-CMA-collusion-summary.jpg

GSK fined £22m over paroxetine 'pay for delay' deal

The Competition Appeal Tribunal has upheld a previous finding that GSK paid generic drugs companies £50m to delay bringing paroxetine to the market.

10 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

Sandra Gidley 620.jpg

Funding 'urgently' needed for pharmacy education and training

RPS president Sandra Gidley said more funding for the eduction and training of pharmacists will support their "enhanced clinical role."

 

10 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

pharmacy team working behind counter_s.jpg

Contractor survey 'will inform NHS investment decisions'

HEE is calling on community pharmacy contractors to complete a workforce survey it says will help to inform decisions on planning and investment. 

10 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

Vicki Wilder 620.jpg

Alliance Healthcare trains up mental health first aiders

Alliance Healthcare has trained some of its staff to provide employees with mental health support.

10 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

Ash Soni 620.jpg

Ex-RPS president appointed non-executive director of trust

Ash Soni has been appointed non-executive director of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

07 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

Covid test 620.jpg

Private Covid tests 'must undergo independent validation'

RPS chief scientist Gino Martini wants private Covid tests to be put through the same validation process as those on the NHS.

07 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

lockdown delivery medication shielding_s.jpg

NHS investigating 44 pharmacies over pandemic delivery payments

The NHS is writing to 44 pharmacies in England over their 'unexpectedly' high payment claims for delivering medicines during the pandemic.   

06 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

Alex Gourlay.jpg

Walgreens COO to leave role and return to UK

Walgreens Boots Alliance co-chief operating officer Alex Gourlay is to step down in Mid-May, according to a Bloomberg report.

06 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

Alcohol 620.jpg

Alcohol deaths in England and Wales on the rise

Provisional data from the Office for National Statistics revealed a 19.6 per cent rise in deaths last year compared with 2019. 

06 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

Change privacy settings