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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. more →

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 →

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Latest BBC Health News

NHS 'in peril if shake-up fails'

More than 50 GPs involved in the groups that will control have warned the NHS may be "in peril" if government changes are derailed. more →

Right-to-die case wins first step

A man who is almost completely paralysed has won the first step in his legal bid to pursue his right-to-die. more →

Babies' brains 'show autism risk'

It may be possible to detect autism at a much earlier age than previously thought, say researchers. more →

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Latest BBC General News

New Libya torture claims emerge

The BBC hears accounts from prison inmates in Libya suggesting that supporters of former leader Col Gaddafi are being tortured in detention. more →

NHS 'in peril if shake-up fails'

More than 50 GPs involved in the groups that will control have warned the NHS may be "in peril" if government changes are derailed. more →

Bank scraps charity credit cards

Halifax and Bank of Scotland charity credit cards which have helped to raise millions of pounds will be withdrawn, Lloyds Banking Group announces more →

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