The covid-19 vaccination programme in Scotland is to be led by health boards, rather than GPs, in a departure from the approach being taken in England.
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Scottish vaccine priority groups revealed for December
The priority groups who will be top of the list for the first covid-19 vaccines in Scotland at the start of December.
£16 million to introduce digital prescribing in hospitals
Sixteen hospitals across England will receive a share of nearly £16 million to introduce electronic prescriptions.
Scottish community pharmacy and optometry collaboration
A nationally agreed two-way pathway between community pharmacies and optometrists programme has been announced.
UK pharmacy news
Antimicrobial resistance remains a serious threat to the health
Antimicrobial resistance remains a serious threat to the health of people in England, with 178 AMR infections diagnosed each day, according to a PHE report.
Benacort Hayfever Relief reclassified from POM to GSL
The MHRA has taken the decision to reclassify the legal status for Benacort Hayfever Relief for Adults 64 micrograms nasal spray from POM to GSL.
Modafinil linked to increased risk of birth defects
Women using modafinil are being warned of an increased risk of birth defects associated with modafinil use during pregnancy.
Featured Pharmacy News
GPhC say pharmacists should be able to independently prescribe upon registration
The GPhC Council has agreed on the overall direction of the review of the standards for initial education and training of pharmacists.
Fatal case highlights the dangers of prescribed liquid morphine
A patient died on 5th November 2019 after consuming an excessive quantity of morphine which was prescribed to her, it’s toxicity ultimately causing her death.
GPhC confirm supplier for 2021 registration assessment
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has confirmed that it will be working with international online assessment company.
The daily and weekly PIP email doses
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