Under the Pharmacy Manifesto 2011, the RPSGB’s Scottish board will campaign for greater access to health records. Speaking at the RPS Conference, chair of the Scottish Pharmacy Board Sandra Melville said while pharmacists working in hospitals enjoy sharing information, access has been withheld from community pharmacists. The board is asking politicians to implement a health […]

The Pharmacy Minister, Earl Howe has agreed funding of £2.49 billion for community pharmacy services in England for 2010-2011. As a result, contractors have earned £140 million above the overall £500 million contractual target for retained purchase profits. £120 million will be recovered through adjustment to category M prices this year and £20 million will […]

Over 70% of pharmacists said it was harder to source products from pharma firms running distribution schemes. Only 6% said supply deals had improved access to medicines. Since 2007 more than 20 manufacturers have launched bespoke supply arrangements, with most citing improved medicine supply to patients as a key reason to change. However 13 of […]

The Report on Jobs published today (08.09.10) by the REC and KPMG has shown that the number of people placed in new jobs by recruitment consultancies continued to increase in August however growth has slowed further from March’s peak. The latest rises in both permanent and temporary staff appointments were the least marked for 10 […]

Our client is currently recruiting for a Clinical Research Nurse to be part of an expert research team working in a stimulating and challenging environment in their dedicated Research Centre in Birmingham. As part of the clinical research team, the ideal candidate will be responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect care for research […]

A report from Finland has shown that community pharmacists save healthcare systems hundreds of millions of pounds a year by giving patients health advice over the counter. According to the report of 197 pharmacists in Finland, pharmacists have helped avoid 6.2 million visits to a GP and 750,000 emergency visits a year by offering advice, […]

GPHC, the future pharmacy regulator has launched a telephone helpline, staffed by pharmacists to offer pharmacists guidance during the demerger. This helpline will assist pharmacists who have questions about the regulatory changes and how they will be affected. After this the GPCH will assume responsibility for the regulation of the pharmacy profession from the RPSGB. […]

Flame Health would like to know your thoughts on the possible shut down of the NHS Direct 24 hour nurse led service. Last year NHS Direct cost more than £120 million to run, speeding up the eventual termination of the phone lines. This has put the future of up to 1,400 nurses in uncertainty. As […]

Health experts have suggested that a type of bacteria (Streptococcus) – the cause of tooth plaque and gum disease, may be linked to the risk of heart disease. A research team from University of Bristol and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland have found that bacteria from the mouth can enter the bloodstream, releasing […]

This key, pivotal role will provide effective regulatory affairs consultancy for projects undertaken and actively promote the best interests and development of the Regulatory Services function and the Company. You have extensive, proven expertise within a Senior Regulatory Affairs position in the pharmaceutical, clinical research, biotechnology or regulatory consultancy is required. Coupled with a life […]

Flame Pharma are consistently securing new and in some cases exclusive International CRA  Jobs with market leading clients. Our global reach has now reached Australia and New Zealand demonstrating our strength with International Clinical Research Organisations. Flame Pharma manage CRA vacancies for the Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology sectors to ensure compliance with clinical trial […]

As an organisation we feel it is important to embrace social media and it most definitely plays a key part in our recruitment strategy in terms of raising awareness of our business and our current opportunities on sites such as Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook; however, given the profile and seniority of individuals we recruit and […]

Flame Pharma are looking to recruit a Clinical Research Physician on a full-time, 12 month contract to work within a leading Clinical Research Organisation. As a Clinical Research Physician you will be required to carry out study specific informed consent and conduct patient screening to ensure subject eligibility for a specific study; including taking a […]

The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh has called on the Scottish Government to introduce a standardised hospital prescribing chart decreasing the risk of prescribing errors by doctors, particularly those in training. A spokesperson for the college said that the idea of a national prescribing chart is a simple response to a complex problem. A […]

Pharmacies on the south coast are defying enhanced service cuts to see their stop smoking schemes thrive. Pharmacists in Hampshire and Dorset were celebrating success after helping around 4,400 (combined) to give up smoking between April 09 and March 10. The department of Health stated that nationally, more than 750,000 people tried to give up […]