Flu cases rise as data predict ‘record high’ number of urgent repeat prescription requests Experts have urged eligible patients to take up their offer of a free flu vaccine as cases rise across Great Britain.…
Health news round-up: the year in health across England, Scotland and Wales A weekly summary of important developments in health news, with summaries from each of the Welsh, Scottish and English chief medical officers’ annual reports.…
Calling the shots: the pharmacists combatting vaccine misinformation Experts worry that increasing online misinformation is fuelling vaccine hesitancy — but pharmacists and their teams can help.…
NHS England rejects CPE compensation claim for COVID-19 vaccination booking mix-up In a briefing document, Community Pharmacy England's service development subcommittee described the response as “very disappointing”.…
A net-zero health plan starts with pharmacy The NHS ten-year health plan’s sustainability goals will be impossible to achieve unless the potential of pharmacy is realised and prioritised.…
MHRA sets out plans to speed up access to rare disease therapies The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency said “the rulebook for rare disease therapies will be overhauled" to make it quicker and easier to get therapies tested and approved.…
What would you like to know about menopause and HRT? Help us develop new learning resources on menopause and HRT by sharing your questions and suggestions.…
Promoting public trust in pharmaceutical health systems is ‘critical’ The Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research’s new themed collection highlights the latest research on improving transparency and accountability in pharmaceutical and health systems.…
Hepatitis B: prevention, diagnosis and management An overview of hepatitis B, including the ways in which pharmacists can contribute to ongoing monitoring of patients.…
Are breastfeeding mothers a forgotten public health priority in the government’s ten-year health plan? How effective support can help breastfeeding mothers achieve their own feeding goals while improving population health.…
