A Phase II clinical trial funded by Cancer Research UK (CRUK) is exploring whether combination therapy with the immunosuppressive 6-MP (6-mercaptopurine, Purinethol) may offer a new option for women with advanced breast or ovarian cancer caused by faulty BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes. According to CRUK, around one in every 800 women in the UK carries […]

The Office for National Statistics has revealed that the UK unemployment total rose unexpectedly in the three months to June, by 38,000 to 2.49m. The number of people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance rose by 37,100 in July to 1.56 million, its biggest increase since May 2009. The claimant count has now risen for five months in […]

NHS figures have revealed that quit rates for patients using pharmacy smoking cessation services improved last year, but the sector still has a lower than average success rate compared with other service providers. Pharmacies helped more than 66,000 people give up smoking in the year between April 2010 and March 2011, making the sector the […]

Results from the C & D Senate Survey have suggested that less than 60 per cent of pharmacists are in favour of the new medicine service (NMS) launching this October. A quarter of respondents so far have said they won’t have time to provide the service, while others were concerned that the NMS had been […]

A US study conducted in Michigan among children ages 2-5, has revealed that a liquorice lollipop can reduce the bacteria associated with tooth decay. In the study, 66 pre-school students were given a lollipop that contained liquorice root extract for 10 minutes twice daily for three weeks. The researchers used a saliva test to measure […]

As we further develop our reputation and status within our core areas of focus within Life Sciences; Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Consultancy and Medical Communications, Flame Pharma are constantly driving the business to ensure we can offer an excellent service to our candidates and clients alike. With this in mind and with Flame Pharma further […]

It has been a very busy week for Flame Pharma as we have received details regarding a number of exciting new CRA opportunities in the UK and throughout Europe. We are currently working very closely with World leading Global CRO’s to find ideal candidates for their CRA II and SCRA roles. We now have Contract […]

Independent pharmacists are concerned about the lack of practical detail around how the New Medicine Service and targeted medicines use reviews (MURs) will operate when they are introduced on 1 October 2011. The Independent Pharmacy Federation is advising community pharmacists to start looking at how they can change their skill mix and free their time […]

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 […]

This week the Flame Pharma team have had a successful week. There has been two confirmed placements. One within business development for Southern Europe, working with an international CRO and a CRA position based within the UK, again working with an international CRO. Claire acquired 10 new CRA vacancies for Italy and is keen to […]

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 […]