Unified corporate identity reflects the organization’s global reach, impact, and purpose CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. (January 24, 2023) – AmerisourceBergen (NYSE: ABC) today announced its intent to change its name to better reflect its bold vision and purpose-driven approach to creating healthier futures. AmerisourceBergen intends to become Cencora. The new name represents a unified presence that will [...]

  PDA Union National Executive Committee has agreed on how to proceed towards strike action Birmingham, UK. 23 January 2023. On 19 December 2022, the PDA invited members working in the NHS in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland to participate in a survey, the results of which would inform a decision on whether to move to [...]

The largest strike in RCN history starts today, as nursing staff in England, Northern Ireland and Wales demand fair pay and patient safety. Today (15 December), up to 100,000 nursing staff are taking part in strikes in England, Northern Ireland and Wales, in objection to years of real-terms pay cuts and concerns over patient safety. [...]

Authorised nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists can now certify and issue fit notes in addition to doctors. New legislation has been introduced in Northern Ireland which will allow a wider range of healthcare professionals to certify fit notes. The change will enable patients to get advice and fit notes from their healthcare professional - without [...]

The Cambrian Alliance Group today announces the appointment of Joe McKenna to its senior leadership team as Group Sales and Marketing Director. Previously Sales Director at Phoenix Healthcare Distribution Ltd, McKenna brings with him a wealth of pharmacy and wholesale experience that spans 30 years. “I am delighted to be joining the group and taking [...]

The NPA has commissioned Professor David Taylor of University College London to investigate the implications of record high inflation rates for community pharmacy. Professor Taylor will: assess rates of inflation affecting community pharmacy across the UK, using public data sources examine inflated costs in the context of the current five year contractual framework in England [...]

Unpaid carers are being urged to apply for a £500 payment to help with the increased cost of caring during the cost-of-living crisis To date 69% of eligible carers in Wales have applied and Ministers are calling on those remaining unpaid carers to come forward. Unpaid carers who were receiving Carer’s Allowance on March 31st [...]

97% of pharmacy staff believe that current guidance on Controlled Drugs (CD) needs to be updated to provide instructions on how best to manage CDs digitally1.  The survey results coincide with the launch of an advisory paper around the handling of controlled drugs in hospitals using automation and digital systems. The paper includes recommendations from [...]