One-third of patients do not seek help for ‘red flag’ cancer symptoms A survey conducted by Cancer Research UK has found that patients did not contact their GP owing to factors such as believing it would be difficult to make an appointment.…
Community pharmacies receive government obesity care funding The announcement is part of a UK-wide programme of innovative schemes that could include the provision of weight-loss drugs.…
National formulary will make shortages worse, suggests NPA chair Olivier Picard told delegates at the Community Pharmacy and General Practice Conference that a single national formulary could “restrict“ the entry of medicines into the country's market.…
Using standardised commitment forms to improve mentorship outcomes Staff wellbeing is a critical priority in modern healthcare owing to rising levels of burnout and psychological distress1. Mentorship is a recognised strategy to support professional development, resilience and retention2. Within an oncology pharmacy team at a large NHS teaching hospital…
NHS implementation of NICE recommendations ‘not joined up enough’, says chief executive Speaking at a House of Lords Science Technology Committee session, Jonathan Benger said that newly approved medicines are not returning on investment in the way that companies have hoped for.…
Patients at risk of harm over lack of shared access to NHS records An investigation has found that clinicians may be missing "vital" patient information, owing to limited access to NHS records.…
Social media companies must prioritise registered pharmacies to protect patients, says regulator The General Pharmaceutical Council said that it wants faster removal of illegal sites by internet companies and improved public awareness campaigns on illegal online pharmacies.…
Pharmacies offered hundreds of pounds to join meningitis B vaccination campaign Community Pharmacy England said that pharmacies would receive a total of £700 if a pharmacy administers at least 100 or more vaccinations by the end of March 2027.…
Government pledges to provide legal guidance on 24/7 palliative care The government said it was “committed” to publishing a modern services framework on palliative care provision to improve access, quality and sustainability of all-age palliative care.…
Oral hormonal contraception: a practical guide A practical, evidence-based overview of oral hormonal contraception, with a focus on eligibility assessment, initiation and monitoring.…
