News summary
NICE approves atypical antipsychotics
as first-line treatment in schizophrenia Atypical antipsychotic
drugs should be considered as first-line therapy for patients with newly
diagnosed schizophrenia, the National Institute for Clinical Excellence
announced this week...[more]
Consumers concerned about drug advertising Consumers
believe that pharmaceutical companies would produce biased information
if they were allowed to advertise their prescription only medicines to
the public...[more]
Pyrrhic victory in appeal over Statutory Committee
A pharmacist has had his name removed from the Register despite
persuading the High Court that an initial decision by the Statutory Committee
to strike him off was unjustified and in conflict with the Human Rights
Act 1998...[more]
London focus for Boots store revamp London
branches of Boots The Chemists will be given priority as part of a four-year
£170m store refurbishment plan. Of 300 branches to be tackled
this year, 170 will be in the capital...[more]
Moss Pharmacy starts family health campaign
The first phase of an ongoing consumer information programme,
the "Family health campaign", has been launched by Moss Pharmacy...[more]
College launches Scottish branch The
College of Pharmacy Practice launched its Scottish branch last week at
a reception held at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow...[more]
First drive-through pharmacy opens in Scotland
The first drive-through pharmacy in Scotland is to be opened
by Munro Pharmacy in East Kilbride this week...[more]
Care of pre-eclampsia set to change A
change in the management of pre-eclampsia is expected following publication
of trial results showing that magnesium sulphate halves the risk of eclampsia
for pregnant women with pre-eclampsia...[more]
ETP pilots go live as deadline nears Pilot
trials testing electronic transfer of prescriptions went live last week
ahead of a 1 June start-up deadline set by the Department of Health...[more]
Second wave of investment for cancer services
in Scotland Over 200 additional health care professionals,
including 25 pharmacists and some pharmacy technicians, are to be recruited
in Scotland as part of a second wave of investment for cancer services...[more]
Lloyds
carers' register Lloydspharmacy has launched a national carers'
register in association with the charity Carers UK...[more]
Lloyds updates EPoS...[more]
New Health Minister appointed...[more]
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