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Approval of new NHS drugs results in population health ‘trade-offs’, study results suggest

Study authors concluded that the use of new drugs on the NHS resulted in an additional cost of more than £75bn between 2000 and 2020.…

Published: 23 December 2024

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Pharmacy contract negotiations to start in new year, says health secretary

Speaking at an evidence session held by the Health and Social Care Committee, Wes Streeting said his main focus was on “stabilising the system”.…

Published: 23 December 2024

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Government advises ICBs set up local plans to address PERT supply shortages

The supply shortage impacts three pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy products: Creon (Viatris) 10,000 and 25,000 capsules, Nutrizym 22 (Zentiva) capsules and Pancrex V (Essential Pharma) capsules and powder.…

Published: 20 December 2024

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MHRA eliminates backlog of medicines awaiting marketing authorisation

After resolving its backlog of medicines approvals, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency aims to adopt its tailored biosimilar UK licensing pathway as it does not need manufacturers to conduct confirmatory clinical trials.…

Published: 20 December 2024

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Pharmacy First treatment options should be broadened to support antimicrobial stewardship, says CCA

The Company Chemists’ Association says widening treatment options for conditions under the Pharmacy First service would “ensure antibiotics are only provided when absolutely required”.…

Published: 19 December 2024

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Seven in ten pharmacy owners are concerned financial pressures will affect patient safety this winter

More than one-third of respondents to Community Pharmacy England’s winter pressures poll said they were concerned their pharmacy businesses may not survive the winter months.…

Published: 19 December 2024

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NHS England delays mandatory multi-sector foundation training rotations

Cross-sector rotations had been due to start for 2026/2027 pharmacy foundation trainees, but they will now not be mandatory until the following year.…

Published: 18 December 2024

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Online pharmacies to be inspected within six months of registration, says GPhC

The target for first inspections of new bricks-and-mortar pharmacies will be extended to 12 months.…

Published: 18 December 2024

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Government to set up 20 research hubs with £100m VPAG investment

The new commercial research delivery centres place clinical trials into community settings to enable under-served regions to improve their participation in research.…

Published: 17 December 2024

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NICE recommends vadadustat for anaemia during dialysis for chronic kidney disease

Draft guidance says that vadadustat is a cost-effective oral alternative to erythropoiesis stimulating agents for the treatment of anaemia in patients with chronic kidney disease receiving dialysis.…

Published: 17 December 2024