Scotland’s fund for accessing new drugs evolves and expandsA £40m fund to make new medicines available to people with rare conditions or those at the end of life has been announced by the Scottish government.…
Long-acting insulin ‘probably superior’ to intermediate-acting insulin New research favours long-acting insulin over intermediate-acting versions due to the greater reduction in haemoglobin A1c, less weight gain and lower incidence of severe hypoglycaemia.…
Viagra could damage vision in people with an inherited eye disease Sildenafil has direct effects on both the inner and outer retina, say researchers writing in Experimental Eye Research.…
General Pharmaceutical Council to review standards on conduct, ethics and performance The pharmacy regulator is to review its core standards for pharmacists in light of increased demands being placed on pharmacy.…
Antibiotic use linked with childhood obesity Exposure to four or more courses of broad-spectrum antibiotics was associated with an increased risk of childhood obesity, new research suggests.…
Taking responsibility as a UK final medical signatory As a medical science liaison, Lisa McCluskey travels worldwide presenting medical information. She has now been appointed final medical signatory, a role recently made available to pharmacists.…
Annual national flu vaccination programme kicks off in EnglandFour-year-old children in England are being offered a free influenza vaccination on the NHS for the first time as part of the annual national programme.…
How do the Conservatives view pharmacy? Sibby Buckle shares her thoughts from the Conservative Party conference…
Case of Middle East respiratory syndrome confirmed in Europe A new case of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus has been confirmed in Europe after a 29-year-old Saudi Arabian sought treatment for an upper respiratory tract infection in Vienna two days after arriving from Doha, says WHO.…
GPs to refer patients to pharmacists as part of EPiC initiative Community pharmacists are taking patient referrals from GPs to treat common conditions in a pilot scheme that allows pharmacists access to patient records. …
