Number of Pharmacy First consultations in Scotland increases by 60% in three years
Data show an increase in the use of the NHS Pharmacy First service in Scotland across gender, age and deprivation...
NICE recommends voxelotor for sickle cell treatment, reversing previous decision
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence said it was able to recommend the sickle cell treatment following a...
MHRA announces development of tool for public to report websites selling fake medicines
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency said the new checking tool will allow it to investigate and take enforcement...
Community pharmacy training sites without access to a prescribing supervisor advised to withdraw placements
In a statement, the National Pharmacy Association said the chances of sites securing a designated prescribing practitioner in time for...
Bridging the mental health gap: the role of pharmacists
Although significant progress has been made in recruiting pharmacists into community mental health teams, there is wide variation across England...
Montelukast will carry ‘more prominent warnings of neuropsychiatric reactions
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency also advised prescribers to be alert for neuropsychiatric reactions, including sleep disorders, hallucinations,...