BPSA, Pharmacy Voice and NHS Pharmacy Education and Development Committee issues guidance for students on pre-registration training offers

The British Pharmaceutical Students’ Association (BPSA), Pharmacy Voice, and the NHS Pharmacy Education and Development Committee have issued joint guidance for students on accepting or rejecting pre-registration training offers.

Pharmacy Voice comments on Health Select Committee's hearing into Emergency Services and Emergency Care

Speaking after today’s Health Select Committee hearing into Emergency Services and Emergency Care, Rob Darracott, Chief Executive of Pharmacy Voice said:

National Pharmacy Association member shortlisted for Asian Women of Achievement Award

National Pharmacy Association (NPA) member Shaheen Bhatia attended an awards ceremony last week (15th May) after being shortlisted for the Asian Women of Achievement Award.

Pharmacy Voice responds to Which? report

Pharmacy Voice has commented on the findings of a new Which? report into pharmacy advice given at the point of sale of certain over the counter medicines.

Pharmacy Voice CEO warns against giving Information Commissioner power to enter pharmacies without consent

Pharmacy Voice has responded to the Ministry of Justice’s Assessment Notices under the Data Protection Act 1998.

Liothyronine tablets 20mcg supply problems– unlicensed product available

Supplies of unlicensed liothyronine tablets 20mcg imported from the European Union are being facilitated by the Department of Health (DH) and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to maintain availability during the recent interruption of supply of the UK licensed Amdipharm Mercury Company Ltd product.

Yellow fever booster dose — update by World Health Organization

Despite an announcement by the World Health Organization (WHO) that a booster dose of the yellow fever vaccine is not necessary, the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) is continuing to advise yellow fever vaccination centres in England, Wales and Northern Ireland that a booster dose of yellow fever vaccine is administered in accordance with the current UK guidelines. This will be the case until further guidance is received from WHO and the Joint Committee of Vaccination. NPA Pharmacy Services will therefore continue to advise in accordance with both NaTHNaC and the UK guidelines.

Novel coronavirus update

Novel coronavirus information and advice is continuing to be kept under review by Public Health England (PHE).

Dengue fever and the risk to travellers

Imported dengue fever cases to England, Wales and Northern Ireland have risen during 2012 and 2013 (to date) according to a report from Public Health England. There is no vaccine to prevent dengue fever and travellers visiting endemic areas should be advised of the risk, even if there is no risk of malaria and/or malaria chemoprophylaxis is not required.

Supply shortages – national guidance

NPA members across the country continue to report significant problems with the medicine supply chain. We continue to raise this issue with the UK Government through the Department of Health’s medicine supply chain forum, and we submitted evidence to the Parliamentary All-Party Pharmacy Group’s inquiry into this issue.

Vaccination requirements for travellers abroad

A leaflet providing advice on the latest vaccination requirements for travellers abroad. Revised edition.

Malaria prophylaxis leaflet

A leaflet providing advice on the latest malaria prophylaxis changes.Revised edition.

NCSO 2013 England and Wales

Latest updates on NCSO (No cheaper stock obtainable) concessions for 2013.

Items on short supply 2013 Scotland

Latest updates on Items on short supply.

Adrenaline, Amiodarone and Ephedrine solutions for injection in a pre-filled syringe

Class 4 medicines defect information – Caution in Use – distribute to pharmacy level

This Drug Alert replaces the alert issued on 29/04/13. Aurum Pharmaceuticals (trading as Martindale Pharma) has informed the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) that in the original alert the affected batch numbers for Ephedrine hydrochloride 3mg/ml solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe were incorrectly reported. The company apologises for any additional inconvenience that this may cause.

GPs 'will not shore up unsafe NHS'

Family doctors are not prepared to shore up an emergency health care system left unsafe by "political meddling", a GP leader is to warn in a speech.

Community nursing service under fire

Health unions say the state of NHS services for people who can't get to a GP in many parts of England is "lamentable".

Feet home to more than 100 fungi

Fungi live all over the human body but their favourite spots are the heel, under toenails and between the toes, according to a US study.

Iodine lack 'may lower UK baby IQs'

Mild iodine deficiency during pregnancy could be dimming the intellect of some babies born in the UK, say researchers who studied 1,000 families.

Vitamin C can kill drug-resistant TB

Vitamin C can kill multidrug-resistant TB in the lab, scientists reveal.