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Blood test-guided treatment with AstraZeneca pill cuts breast cancer progression risk

5 days ago | pharmacy.biz | Sarwar Alam

Treating breast cancer patients with AstraZeneca's experimental pill camizestrant at the first sign of resistance to standard therapies cut the risk of disease progression or death by half, a finding that could be practice changing, experts said on Sunday.
Maximising new medicine services can be a game changer for pharmacists

5 days ago | pharmacy.biz | Sarwar Alam

Adele Curran, chief operations officer at RWA Pharmacy Ltd, looks at the changes to NMS and the financial opportunities they offer for Community PharmaciesEnglish pharmacies have been delivering new medicine services (NMS) since October 2011. They have successfully increased the effective use of medicines across their communities and also increased their revenue through the claiming structure.
Pharmacy First in danger of being dropped over bundling of clinical services

6 days ago | pharmacy.biz | Sarwar Alam

The Pharmacy First scheme could be dropped by some providers over the requirement to bundle clinical services in order to receive threshold payments, according to the Company Chemists’ Association (CCA). From Sunday (1), in line with the new funding contract, pharmacies will have to offer Pharmacy First, the Hypertension Case-Finding Service, and the Pharmacy Contraception Service to qualify for monthly threshold payments.
Patients lives being put at risk due to ‘worst stock shortage’, warns pharmacists

6 days ago | pharmacy.biz | Sarwar Alam

Cancer patients are skipping meals in order to ration a vital medicine that has been difficult to get hold of due to ongoing shortages. Pharmacists have warned of the struggles they are facing to source Creon - a pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT), which helps people living with conditions such as cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis, and pancreatic cancer to digest food.
Pharmacy First has already seen over five million patients

1 week ago | pharmacy.biz | Sarwar Alam

The Pharmacy First scheme has helped over five million patients with minor illnesses, according to NHS England. Around 2.4 million people received help without booking an appointment at their local pharmacy for seven common conditions including sore throat, earache or shingles. Pharmacies delivered the most consultations for acute sore throats (835,679) followed by uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) (665,409).
RPS reports record increase in credentialing submissions

1 week ago | pharmacy.biz | Sarwar Alam

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has revealed that credentialing submissions rose by 190 per cent compared to last year, with 226 assessments completed and 122 pharmacists successfully credentialed. The data also reveals increasing uptake in primary care settings and continued strong representation from hospital-based pharmacists.
Launching soon: New joint health hub for healthcare professionals

1 week ago | pharmacy.biz | Sarwar Alam

Lanes Health is set to launch a new Joint Health Hub, designed to support both healthcare professionals and their patients. This dedicated professional portal, hosted on the GOPO® Joint Health website, offers a user-friendly interface, providing quick and easy access to essential resources and information for comprehensive joint health management.
'Pharmacy not sustainable without embracing technology'

1 week ago | pharmacy.biz | Sarwar Alam

By Ashley Kilgas, chief commercial officer, Centred SolutionsWith growing pressures on healthcare services and rising patient expectations, pharmacies are expected to do more while navigating financial constraints. Embracing technology is crucial to overcome these changes and thrive in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. Automation enhances team efficiency, improves patient safety, and creates more time for clinical care. Clinical services are now a central part of the pharmacist's role.
Technology empowers pharmacies in a changing healthcare landscape

1 week ago | pharmacy.biz | Sarwar Alam

By Santosh, founder and CEO of CharacIn today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, pharmacies are under immense pressure. Rising patient expectations, workforce challenges, and tighter budgets are forcing community pharmacies to find smarter, more efficient ways of working. Traditional systems are no longer enough. The future of pharmacy lies in digital transformation.
Automation is key to reducing pressure on pharmacies

1 week ago | pharmacy.biz | Sarwar Alam

By Bojana Vukelic, marketing manager at BD RowaPharmacies today are navigating a perfect storm of rising patient expectations, expanding clinical responsibilities, and tightening financial constraints. Pharmacists are being asked to deliver more services, support, and care, often with fewer resources and growing operational demands. At BD Rowa, we believe automation plays a critical role in helping pharmacies not just to survive, but to thrive in this environment.