A new booklet published by the General Optical Council (GOC) warns that people could be putting their sight at risk by wearing illegally sold cosmetic contact lenses. The booklet, also endorsed by the British Contact Lens Association (BCLA), explains that customers should only buy the lenses from a legal source, have them fitted by a […]

The National Prescribing Centre (NPC) has said in prescribing guidance published last week that GPs should enlist the aid of pharmacists to help minimise prescribing errors, The NPC guide follows studies that revealed GPs have a prescription error rate of 7.5 per cent, with errors in four drug classes – antithrombotics, anticoagulants, NSAIDs and diuretics […]

A team of scientists from the University of Liverpool has won an award for developing a device that can identify early tooth decay and plaque before it is visible to the eye. The innovation, iDENTifi, comprises a clinical digital camera which incorporates qualitative light induced fluorescence (QLF) technology to take images of the mouth using […]

A new study that will attempt to use DNA to detect and predict the risk of gum disease has been commissioned in the USA. DNA testing has proved controversial in the UK in recent years. The University of Michigan’s School of Dentistry, alongside a 3rd party health company will conduct the research over the course […]

The REC has launched a new report entitled ‘Employer Branding’. It explains how recruitment agencies are pivotal in helping their clients deliver ‘the employer brand promise.’ The report highlights the responsibility recruiters have in helping organisations attract the best talent through developing their Employer Value Proposition (EVP). This has become increasingly important in a jobs […]

The GPhC governing council has agreed registration fees, including a decision to reduce the registration fee for pharmacists to 2% (a £5 annum increase). This below inflation increase of 2% for pharmacists was also agreed for pharmacy premises. Registration fees for pharmacy technicians would reduce by 15.5% (£22 reduction). The Pharmacy Order 2010 requires the […]

From 1st July 2011 all pharmacy technicians must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) to practice in England, Scotland or Wales. If you do not apply to register before 5pm on 30th June 2011 you will not be able to carry out the duties under the title of being a pharmacy technician. You may […]

Italy, the home of Romeo and Juliet. A country full of romance, exquisite food, full of history, fabulous culture and with a plethora of shopping hot spots, everyone loves Italy including Flame Pharma. This week Flame Pharma have received details regarding excellent new CRA II, SCRA and Contract Specialist vacancies. We are working very closely […]

Wow, it has been a busy week for the Pharmacy team at Flame Health. The team are looking forward to their well deserved weekend break! 3 successful placements were made in Lancashire, Plymouth and Suffolk and we hope all enjoy their new roles. A whopping 14 interviews were booked this week, great work Pharmacy! The Pharmacy Team […]

Research from the College of Optometrists  has found that almost a third of people who haven’t had a sight test for the last two years cite the fact they ‘don’t think it necessary’ with 50% claiming they haven’t visited an optometrist because ‘I haven’t experienced any problems with my eyes’. Other popular reasons for not […]

To get ahead of the competition independent pharmacies should roll out the electronic prescription service (EPS) as soon as possible to sign patients up. Numark has suggested this to independent pharmacies this week. The approval of the EPS will give them an opportunity to capture patient nomination ahead of full implementation across other pharmacy systems. […]

Wales has launched a nationwide pharmacy campaign from June 13th – June 27th to seek patients at risk of developing diabetes over the next 10 years. This will be done by assessing the patient’s BMI, waist size and family history. Patients will be given advice on how to reduce their risk through lifestyle, while those most […]

Chocolate has topped the poll for the thing that makes most people smile! As this year’s National Smile Month comes to an end, the British Dental Health Foundation has been asking hundreds of people what makes them smile the most. The chocolate bar has topped the poll! Around half of respondents featured chocolate on their […]

The REC’s June Jobs Outlook shows that employers are predicting that they will be adding to their workforces in both the short term and longer terms. This is encouraging news ahead of this week’s employment figures and at a time when the short term outlook for the jobs market remains volatile. Confidence among employers has […]

The second National Eye Health Week will take place this week. Once again, eye care charities, organisations and health professionals from across the UK are joining together to promote the importance of eye health and the need for regular sight tests for all. The week, which has been established to communicate the importance of good […]