Practice News
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Smoking levels remain unchanged in Wales at 19%
June 22 2018 A downward trend in the proportion of adults smoking has stalled at 19%, the annual National Survey of Wales has revealed. The Welsh Governmen... -
Measles outbreaks prompt reminder about MMR vaccination b...
June 22 2018 Young people should ensure they have had both doses of the MMR vaccine, especially if holidaying in Europe, Public Health England has advised. -
Dementia risk advice introduced into NHS Health Check
June 19 2018 Health professionals providing the NHS Health Check service will be expected to give advice on dementia risk to patients, Public Health Englan... -
CCA launches valproate safety audit for pharmacy
June 19 2018 A practice-based audit will seek to explore community pharmacy’s contribution in supporting girls and women of childbearing potential who need... -
Independent review backs pharmacy smoking cessation servi...
June 15 2018 Smoking cessation services provided by pharmacies in Wales are “effective and cost-effective when compared with self-quit or usual care,” an i...
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June 22 2018
A review into the scheduling of cannabis for medicinal purposes will look for “significant medical and therapeutic benefits” before a decision is made.
- Fri, Jun 22nd 2018 Consultation issued on roles of RPs and pharmacy superintendents
- Fri, Jun 22nd 2018 Smoking levels remain unchanged in Wales at 19%
- Fri, Jun 22nd 2018 Measles outbreaks prompt reminder about MMR vaccination before holiday travel
- Wed, Jun 20th 2018 Community pharmacy workforce figures issued
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June 19 2018
A practice-based audit will seek to explore community pharmacy’s contribution in supporting girls and women of childbearing potential who need to take valproate medicines.
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- Mon, Jun 18th 2018 Scottish pharmacy contract sees Global Sum increase 1.46%
- Fri, Jun 8th 2018 Generics concessionary price hikes cost additional £315 million in 2017-18, finds NAO
- Wed, Jun 6th 2018 RPS England calls for pharmacists to play bigger role in mental health care
- Tue, Jun 5th 2018 Minor Ailment Service survey being distributed in Scotland