NICE recommends weekly injection for severe haemophilia B The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence said that marstacimab is a cost-effective treatment option for severe haemophilia B but not for severe haemophilia A.…
Community pharmacies in 2024/2025 administered highest number of flu vaccinations outside of pandemic Of the 4 million flu vaccinations delivered by community pharmacies in England during the 2024/2025 flu season, data show that 11% were administered in the most deprived areas.…
NICE recommends ‘breakthrough’ therapy for blood cancer Belantamab mafodotin combination therapy is a second-line treatment option for multiple myeloma that could benefit around 1,500 people.…
NICE recommends mirikizumab as a treatment option for Crohn’s disease Mirikizumab (Omvoh; Eli Lilly), which is already licensed to treat ulcerative colitis but at a lower dose, is now recommended for the treatment of moderately to severely active Crohn's disease.…
Walk-in flu vaccine finder for community pharmacy to be launched for 2025/2026 flu season NHS England said the “flu walk-in finder” was developed in response to patient feedback that complained of restrictions to the national booking service and a lack of information on clinic times.…
Urgent reform needed to fulfil Pharmacy First potential, say pharmacy and GP leaders Exclusive: A joint letter from local pharmaceutical committees and local medical committees in London has called on the government to improve patient access to Pharmacy First.…
Pharmacy First passes 5 million consultations landmark Data also show that in the first 13 months of the service, acute sore throat was the most common condition that patients sought help for, with more than 800,000 Pharmacy First consultations.…
NHS pharmacogenomics trial expands to 20 sites across England The PROGRESS trial is planned to finish in early 2026, with an impact assessment produced in the fourth quarter of 2025/2026.…
Prescription tracking app to be used by more than 5,000 pharmacies within a year, says NHS England NHS England said the tracking feature will reduce how long pharmacists spend on the phone and give them more time to offer advice to patients.…
Hospital pharmacists awarded 3.6% pay rise The Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists said the pay award does not go far enough in reversing the below-inflation awards seen in previous years.…
