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Government tax hikes on branded medicines ‘not sustainable’, warn manufacturers

The Department of Health and Social Care said the tax rate would increase to 14.3% in July 2022, and to 24.4% in 2023.…

Published: 28 June 2022

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Lack of diagnostic testing for bacterial infections is ‘alarming’, warns AMR review chair

Lord O'Neill said progress on rapid diagnostics to reduce unnecessary use of antimicrobials was "woeful".…

Published: 24 June 2022

Feature

Help wanted: mentor shortage for potential prescribers

As the drive to train many more independent prescribing pharmacists continues, there is an urgent need to increase the number of designated prescribing practitioners to supervise those undertaking a course.…

Published: 15 June 2022

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Manufacturers should pay for collection and disposal of unused medicines, says OECD

A report has recommended that countries introduce policies to prevent the improper disposal of unused or expired medicines.…

Published: 10 May 2022

Opinion

Our addiction to cheap generic medicines makes a mockery of the NHS’s green ambitions

Despite pledging to become net zero by 2040, the NHS needs to stop turning a blind eye to the carbon footprint of generic medicines and review its procurement processes.…

Published: 6 January 2022

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AstraZeneca says its antibody drug prevents COVID-19 infection for six months in high-risk patients

Trial results published by manufacturer AstraZeneca show that a one-off dose of Evusheld reduced the risk of developing symptomatic COVID-19 by 83%, compared to placebo.…

Published: 19 November 2021

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NHS deal makes direct oral anticoagulants available to more than 600,000 extra patients

According to NHS England, the procurement deal would save money on the price of the medicines, and produce savings from a consequent reduction in strokes.…

Published: 17 November 2021

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UK government presses ahead with generics reimbursement reforms, despite shortage fears

Industry bodies have warned that the changes could "lead to constraints on supply".…

Published: 11 November 2021

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First ever injection pen recycling pilot launched in UK pharmacies

Novo Nordisk has launched the PenCycle scheme, enabling patients to recycle their FlexPen and FlexTouch devices by returning them to participating pharmacies or through pre-paid Royal Mail boxes.…

Published: 1 November 2021

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Pharmacists to join NHS industrial action over pay rise offer

Exclusive: The Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists says it will encourage its members to join any industrial action planned over pay.…

Published: 7 October 2021