Northern Ireland

Pharmacists recognised in 2016 New Year’s honours list

Several pharmacists and former pharmacists have been recognised in the New Year’s honours list, with four being made Officers of the Order of the British Empire.…

Pharmacists in Northern Ireland to work in GP practices

Community pharmacists in Northern Ireland are to work alongside GPs in a multimillion scheme unveiled on 7 December 2015. …

Hospitals have variable stock levels of antidotes

Hospital stock control of antidotes to treat poisoned patients have improved but there is still “significant” differences between NHS trusts.…

Chief pharmacists: pharmacy’s future is ‘clinical and digital’

The pharmacy workforce must embrace clinical practice in the next few years amid advancements in medical and dispensing technologies, according to the UK’s chief pharmaceutical officers.…

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 rise

NHS 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 November

Members 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.…