Sarwar Alam

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When Hemant Patel was struck down by Covid, he was determined to discover what was it that led to the disease having a devastating impact on the lives of people who seemed be healthy – the culmination of his journey is the book, The Complete Anti-Inflammatory Guide. “I was gasping for breath and counting the number of days I might be alive when I was infected with Covid,” reveals Patel. “I was watching TV and two Covid-related stories came on the news.

1 week ago | pharmacy.biz | Sarwar Alam

An increase in funding for community pharmacies in Scotland needs to lead to a greater focus on supporting pharmacists rather than “simply sustain business models”, according to the Pharmacy Defence Association (PDA). Earlier this week, Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) accepted the Scottish government’s initial financial offer for the 2025/26 fiscal year, securing a guaranteed minimum reimbursement of £120 million for community pharmacies — up from £110 million from 2024/25.

1 week ago | pharmacy.biz | Sarwar Alam

Pharmaceutical imports to the US surged in March as drugmakers stocked up ahead of potential US tariffs on their products, which have historically been exempt from such fees. Total imports of pharmaceutical products exceeded $50 billion in the month - the equivalent of 20 per cent of all pharmaceutical imports in 2024, according to data from a U.S. Commerce Department report on Tuesday. Imports jumped in particular from Ireland, the top drug exporter to the US.

1 week ago | pharmacy.biz | Sarwar Alam

Over 1,000 GP surgeries will have their premises modernised to meet the needs of a further 8.3 million appointments each year, the government has announced. Backed by a cash injection of over £102 million, the surgeries will have additional space to “see more patients, boost productivity and improve patient care”. The government said this latest step is part of its £26 billion investment into the NHS and a part of its Plan for Change campaign to shift care out of hospital and into the community.

1 week ago | pharmacy.biz | Sarwar Alam

Two key clinical services will be available in 99 per cent of community pharmacies across Wales after a boost in funding. The sore throat test (STTT) and treat service and the urinary tract infection (UTI) service have both benefitted from contractual negotiations between the Welsh Government and Community Pharmacy Wales (CPW). "This is fantastic news for patients, improving access to trusted, convenient care through their local community pharmacy.