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ASPCP Conference 2019
Save the date! The 2019 ASPCP Conference will be held on Thursday 21st November at the Studio in Birmingham. An exciting programme of speakers is currently being organised and further details will be released on the website soon. Members will again have the...
Clinical Pharmacy Congress
JOIN IN EUROPE’S LARGEST CLINICAL PHARMACY GATHERING For the 8th year running The Clinical Pharmacy Congress will welcome the pharmacy community through its doors on the 7th - 8th June 2019 at ExCeL London. We are able to offer free access at these two education...
NICE guideline scope for cannabis-based products for medicinal use
As a registered stakeholder, the ASPCP will be responding to NICE guidance on cannabis-based products for medicinal use in the field of palliative and supportive care. NICE has released the guidance scope which is open for consultation until 4th Dec. If you would like...
World Health News
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Light and the circadian rhythm: The key to a good night's sleep?
on May 18, 2019 at 11:40 pm
Getting enough sleep is fundamental to our wellbeing, but one key factor is often overlooked. […]
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Markus Birdman talks about his stroke in his comedy routine
on May 18, 2019 at 11:38 pm
Comedian Markus Birdman had a stroke at 40, and talks about the experience in his stand-up routine to raise awareness. […]
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Nicki Chapman praised for sharing tumour diagnosis
on May 18, 2019 at 1:01 pm
Nicki Chapman will not host the Chelsea Flower Show following surgery to remove a brain tumour. […]
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Electrotherapy warning over bogus psychiatrist Zholia Alemi
on May 18, 2019 at 11:36 am
Scotland's chief medic says Zholia Alemi may have prescribed ECT and wrongly detained mental health patients. […]
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What does the menopause do to the body?
on May 17, 2019 at 11:37 pm
The brain, heart, bones and skin can all be affected by the hormonal changes brought on by the menopause. […]
RPS News News instance
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Results from the RPS National Pharmacy Board elections 2019
on May 17, 2019 at 12:34 pm
We are pleased to announce the results from this year’s RPS National Pharmacy Board elections. English Pharmacy Board Election The following candidates have been elected to the five substantiv […]
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DNP (2,4 dinitrophenol) toxicity
on May 17, 2019 at 7:23 am
Public health England (PHE’s) has issued an alert to provide advice on DNP (2,4 dinitrophenol) toxicity... […]
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Karen Baxter appointed Managing Director of Pharmaceutical Press
on May 14, 2019 at 8:06 am
Karen Baxter MRPharmS has been appointed as Managing Director of Pharmaceutical Press (PhP). Her appointment starts with immediate effect after an eight-month period as Interim MD. Karenwas previous […]
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Prescription charges system needs overhaul says RPS in England
on May 14, 2019 at 6:25 am
Responding to the National Audit Office’s Investigation into penalty charge notices in healthcare,Chair of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society in England Sandra Gidley said: “The National Au […]
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Class 2 Medicines Recall: Co-amoxiclav 125 mg/31.25 mg/5 ml and 25 mg/62.5 mg/5 ml powder for oral suspension
on May 13, 2019 at 11:10 am
The MHRA has issued a recall for two batches of Co-amoxiclav 125 mg/31.25 mg/5 ml and 25 mg/62.5 mg/5 ml powder for oral suspension from pharmacies. […]
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GPhC council meeting on Thursday 16 May 2019
by MiranHassan on May 15, 2019 at 3:39 pm
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New safeguards for people seeking medicines online
by vagenjo on April 15, 2019 at 6:40 pm
Online pharmacies in Great Britain will have to follow our updated guidance to protect people getting medicines online We have strengthened our guidance for pharmacy owners to help make sure that people can only obtain medicines from online pharmacies that are safe and clinically appropriate for them. […]
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Report from meeting on safe and effective pharmacy teams
by vagenjo on April 12, 2019 at 8:29 am
We have published a report of a meeting we held on safe and effective pharmacy teams on 14 February 2019. […]
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GPhC Council - 11 April 2019
by bbellars on April 10, 2019 at 9:46 am
Our next council meeting takes place on Thursday 11 April 2019. Read the agenda and papers for the meeting. You can follow the meeting live from our twitter account […]
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Brexit update from Department of Health and Social Care in England
by suzannah.nobbs on April 4, 2019 at 3:09 pm
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, has written to all health and care staff in England, to give more information about the Government’s ongoing preparation for leaving the European Union, including: […]