Public health framework sets out 66 indicators for success
The Department of Health has published 66 public health indicators that local authorities should use to assess improvements under the reformed public health service in England.
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Concerns raised over "substandard" PNAs governing market entry
Serious concerns about the quality of pharmaceutical needs assessments (PNAs) have been raised in response to the Department of Health’s proposals to change the market entry test for pharmacies in England. more →
PDA Union seeks recognition for Alliance Boots pharmacists
The PDA Union is seeking formal recognition as a trade union that can collectively represent members who work for Alliance Boots. more →
Company-led drug recall: Gaviscon Advance Aniseed Suspension
Gaviscon Advance Aniseed Suspension, 500ml bottles, PL 00063/0108. Batch number/ expiry: 1. 032076, Exp 01/11/2012 (1800 bottles affected), 2. 032077, Exp 01/11/2012 (2388 bottles affected). more →
Clearer audit trails would ease supply issues, say manufacturers
Drug manufacturers are calling for the legal separation of pharmacy wholesaling and dispensing functions, to help stabilise the UK medicine supply chain. more →
Pharmacist suspended from Register for one month after misusing Tesco Clubcard
Irregularities around the use of a Tesco Clubcard have led to a pharmacist being suspended from the Register for one month, by order of the fitness-to-practise committee of the General Pharmaceutical Council. more →