McKesson announces more takeover plans The US pharmaceutical giant behind the proposed acquisition of 281 Sainsbury’s pharmacies has announced more takeover plans for the UK and the Irish Republic.…
Clinics for nursing home residents reduce emergency admissions A project in Northern Ireland has demonstrated the value of a consultant pharmacist reviewing medicines for patients in nursing homes.…
NHS staff in Wales to receive 1% consolidated pay riseNHS staff in Wales on ‘Agenda for change’ pay scales will receive a 1% consolidated pay rise from April 2015 in a deal agreed between unions and the Welsh government.…
Hospital pharmacists may join new NHS strike on 24 NovemberMembers of the Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists are likely to be among NHS workers in England due to go on strike again on 24 November 2014.…
Union representing hospital pharmacists hopes strike will force government to rethink pay deal The Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists hopes the UK government will reconsider the terms of the 2014 pay deal after NHS strike action.…