By the end of this month the restriction that prevents pharmacists who qualified in the EU from being a pharmacist in charge of a newly established pharmacy in the UK is set to be scrapped. The current restriction has come about because of UK interpretation of the European Commission Directive 85/433/EEC (Article 2(2)), which permits […]

According to GfK Retail and Technology UK sales of contact lenses and care products rose almost 5% in value for the last year, adding £6million, while the frames market continued to fall. The report shows frames as being the only segment of the UK optics market down in both volume and value. Volume dropped 3% […]

Septodont, a global leader in dental pharmaceuticals and the UK’s number one manufacturer of dental anaesthetics has launched its new and highly innovative Septoject Evolution needle, designed to provide greater control for practitioners and less discomfort for patients. Septoject Evolution is engineered for a smoother penetration with less displacement, meaning less discomfort for patients, even […]

Do you fear dental injections? Research shows that one in four patients fear injections and for one in ten, this fear is so strong that they avoid dental treatment altogether. However there is good news on the horizon. It is now possible to completely eliminate the pain of injections by using a simple, reliable and […]

Doctors and scientists at the BC Cancer Agency in Canada began testing a device last September that emits a blue light, as part of a five-year study on 400 patients who are suffering from cancer that has afflicted their tongue or other parts of the mouth. This new tool is giving patients with oral cancer […]

Serbia is one of the most exciting new destinations in Europe. Belgrade, is not only the capital City of Serbia and one of the oldest cities in Europe but is classed as the “Gateway to the Balkans” and the “Door to Central Europe”. It is also classed as the capital of Serbian culture, education and […]

Today’s UK unemployment figures show another drop in the number of people out of work.  In the quarter until the end of March, the number fell 36,000 to 2.46 million. The number of young people aged between 16 and 24 also dropped 30,000 to 935,000. Commenting on this second consecutive drop in the total, Gillian […]

According to the REC’s May Jobs Outlook, confidence among employers has soared to its highest level in a year reflecting renewed optimism in both short term and long term hiring intentions. The survey has shown a major shift in employers’ attitudes over the past month. This has resulted in a total of 44% saying they […]

Are you currently looking for the opportunity to progress? Would you like the opportunity to work for a growing company that can offer you the encouragement and support that you need to reach your goals? Would you like an excellent basic salary? Flame Health Pharmacy are currently recruiting for 4 exceptional Pharmacy Managers in Plymouth. […]

NHS statistics have revealed that the number of ophthalmic practitioners in England has increased by almost 4% during the 12 months to December. According to the new data at the end of 2010 there were 10,409 active ophthalmic practitioners, 386 more that 2009, which represents a 3.9% rise. In Wales there was a much sharper […]

An investigation into the success of free eye care in Scotland has been commissioned to the University of Aberdeen. Starting in July, the study will be conducted by a team of economists from the university and led by Alexandros Zangelidis to establish if the policy has meant an increase in the number of people going […]

As part of a public health campaign, Pharmacies in Wales will offer free diabetes risk assessments for two weeks in June. Pharmacists will offer a free paper-based type 2 diabetes risk assessment as part the initiative. The campaign, which works with Diabetes UK Cymru, aimed to take the delivery of public health campaigns to a […]

Bristol born businesswoman Dame Mary Perkins and her husband Douglas revolutionised the way Britains buy glasses, by making fashionable frames affordable, after the Government relaxed advertising regulations in 1984. The success of this has created a £1.15bn family fortune and has boosted their Sunday Times Rich List position from 73 to 56. Despite her fortune […]

According to the Report on Jobs published today by the REC and the KPMG, permanent staff appointments rose at a strong and accelerated rate in April, although growth remained below February’s tenth month high. Recruitment consultants reported a further improvement in the availability of candidates during April. Permanent staff availability rose marginally, while temporary/contract staff […]

A new study has shown that severe gum disease may cause a reduction in red blood cells leading to anaemia. Research published in the Journal of Periodontology found that over a third of people suffering from severe gum disease had haemoglobin levels below normal concentrations. Following a six month course of treatment to improve oral […]