The Cambrian Alliance Group and Target Healthcare are pleased to announce that they have entered into a new supply agreement for the provision of generic and PI medicines to independent pharmacy across the UK. This new supply agreement combines Cambrian’s market leading buying platform, e-CASS, with Target’s first class delivery service and supply arrangements. With [...]
A scanner used to identify some of the earliest and most difficult to diagnose forms of dementia is to be rolled out across Wales. It comes after a successful pilot between Cardiff University’s Wales Research and Diagnostic PET Imaging Centre at the University Hospital of Wales, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and the Royal College of Psychiatrists [...]
An extension to the current UK approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine that allows its use in 12- to 15-year-olds has today been authorised by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). This follows a rigorous review of the safety, quality and effectiveness of the vaccine in this age group by the MHRA and [...]
As the profession’s charity, Pharmacist Support relies heavily on a dedicated team of volunteers to support its work. At the beginning of 2021, the charity announced plans to enhance its volunteer schemes to ensure that they reflect the diverse experiences, backgrounds and needs of all in their pharmacy family. In recognition of Volunteers Week (June [...]
New research by VIAGRA connect released today reveals that 72% of men in the UK aged 25-34 are planning to visit a pharmacy to stock up on sexual health products in preparation for a post lockdown summer of love.[i] Additionally, this applies to almost three quarters (74%) of respondents who experience erection problems (EPs).i The [...]
A 900-bed hospital takes 2-3 million temperatures per year – that’s 2-3 million unnecessary contact points with patients. The TRITEMPtm offers zero patient contact reducing infection spread, lowering costs and eliminating plastic waste in hospitals. TriMedika, Manufacturers of TRITEMP Story, Read More
Health and Social Services Minister Eluned Morgan has set-out plans for a £100 million investment to kickstart the health and care system’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The money for new equipment, staff, technology and ways of working will help health boards improve services across primary, community and hospital care, by increasing capacity and cutting [...]
50% of Hospital Acquired Infections are preventable. A 900 bed hospital takes 2-3 million temperatures per year – that’s 2-3 million unnecessary contact points with patients. The TRITEMPTM offers zero patient contact reducing infection spread, lowering costs and eliminating plastic waste in hospitals. Over 5 years ago whilst working in hospitals, we recognised an opportunity [...]
The healthcare industry is now well into its digital transformation journey, having embraced new digital platforms in order to reduce costs while providing higher levels of service and engagement for all stakeholders, including providers, physicians, payers, and patients. The cloud is becoming ever more critical within the transformation journey and whilst the healthcare sector started [...]
The National Pharmacy Association has partnered with Mind in England and Wales, and its sister charities in Scotland and Northern Ireland, SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) and Inspire Wellbeing – to raise awareness of pharmacy services for people with mental health problems and to raise funds for the vital work of these charities.The initiative [...]
