News Scottish Pharmacy Board seeks assurances from UK parties following referendum vote John Cromarty, chair of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s Scottish Pharmacy Board, has asked for assurances that all stakeholders will be consulted on any decisions affecting pharmacy or healthcare in Scotland following vote to remain a part of the UK.…Published: 23 September 2014
News Report finds ‘dramatic’ reduction in the number of childhood deaths between 1990 and 2013 The number of deaths among children under five years of age fell by 49% worldwide between 1990 and 2013, according to Unicef, the World Health Organization and the World Bank.…Published: 23 September 2014
News Chokeberries aid chemotherapy, suggests study Chokeberry supplementation could be part of cancer therapy strategies.…Published: 23 September 2014
News Community pharmacies to lose out in new £2.8bn funding deal The settlement includes £2bn, which will be delivered in fees and allowances, with the remaining £800m to be delivered through agreed drug purchase margins. …Published: 22 September 2014
News Training healthcare professionals from many disciplines Pharmacist Mark Magas lectures students from a wide range of healthcare professions, including paramedics, midwives and nurses.…Published: 22 September 2014
News David Plumb diesOn 14 September, David Plumb, aged 70, of Rose Cottage, Sciviers Lane, Lower Upham, Southampton, Hampshire SO32 1HB. Mr Plumb registered in 1965, was made a Fellow in 1998 and left the Society in 2010.…Published: 22 September 2014
News Tuesday 7 October: SW and SE London LPFLocal practice forum event, “Advanced inhaler training and respiratory focal point”, by the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE). Postgraduate Centre, Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey CR7 7YE. Meeting 7.30pm, buffet 7pm. Book via the …Published: 22 September 2014
News Wednesday 15 October: SW and SE London LPFLocal practice forum event, “Advanced inhaler training and respiratory focal point”, by the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE). 120 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1RH. Meeting 7.30pm, buffet 7pm. Book via the RPS website.…Published: 22 September 2014
News Thursday 16 October: SW and SE London LPFLocal practice forum event, “Advanced inhaler training and respiratory focal point”, by the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE). Bexley Holiday Inn, Southwold Road, Bexley, Greater London DA5 1ND. Meeting 7.30pm, buffet 7pm. Book via the RPS website.…Published: 22 September 2014
News Monday 20 October: SW and SE London LPFLocal practice forum event, “Advanced inhaler training and respiratory focal point”, by the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE). NHS Lambeth, 1 Lower Marsh, London SE1 7NT. Meeting 7.30pm, buffet 7pm. Book via the RPS website.…Published: 22 September 2014
