Economist league table places NHS near bottom for resources; near top for accessThe NHS has a “basic resourcing problem” that must be addressed by the next UK government, warns a report from the Economist Intelligence Unit.…
Using medicines knowledge to provide humanitarian aid around the world After 20 years working in the NHS, Trudi Hilton became a humanitarian aid pharmacist and has since worked in disaster areas and developing countries all over the world. Now she is trying to demonstrate the value of a pharmacist to UK charities that work abroad.…
Massive global response to assist survivors of Nepal Earthquake A massive global response is under way to assist people affected by Nepal’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit on 25 April 2015 killing and injuring thousands of people.…
Clinical trials and tribulations A shake-up of the way clinical trials are conducted is on the horizon, with the aim of improving access to medicines.…
Indian government stands up to EMA over licence suspensionsThe Indian government has come to the defence of GVK Biosciences, the company at the centre of allegations of flawed data used to support the licensing of generic drugs.…
Clinical research: Regulatory uncertainty hits drug trials in India An avalanche of reforms to rules governing the conduct of clinical trials in India has led to an exodus of drug companies and research organisations.…
How the pharmaceutical industry is contributing to antimicrobial resistance Through poor practices, the pharmaceutical industry is adding to the problem of antimicrobial resistance instead of helping to solve it.…
Promoting public health in a slum region through art In Dharavi, a slum region of Mumbai, India, a recent exhibition used various types of art to raise awareness of public health issues.…
UK data confirm protective effect of statins against liver cancer A study using data from the UK has observed a protective effect of statins against liver cancer, an effect previously seen in countries with high rates of the disease.…
Pharmacists in India to alert customers to maximum price they can be charged for medicines Medicines regulators in India have put forward proposals to ensure that consumers know the maximum price that they should be charged for certain medicines.…
