Independent optical practices are raising awareness of the risk of developing myopia (short sightedness), caused by the constant use of the latest high tech gadgets. The move is part of an optical campaign and follows a new Ofcom report which has shown that people in the UK spend an astonishing 7 hours a day watching […]

Community pharmacists are still unconvinced by the benefits of the electronic prescription service (EPS), despite government claims that the system has been a success and can be managed locally. A survey of 100 pharmacists by the Chemist and Druggist found that only 51% felt the EPS would be good for pharmacy overall. A high percentage […]

Flame Pharma is currently working alongside a leading global solutions-driven clinical research organization that deliver clinical trial services to the highest quality for pharmaceutical and medical device companies. An experienced Clinical Research Associate is required to provide top quality solutions-driven, specialized outsourced services for the global healthcare community. This is a great roll that offers […]

Scientists at King College London have pin pointed one of the genes which is responsible for myopia (short sightedness) after a 12 year study. Lead author of this study Dr Hysi said “We have known for many years that the most important risk factor for being short sighted is having parents who are short sighted. […]

New evidence reveals that third molars contain a valuable reservoir of tissue for the creation of stem cells, according to a recent study. It has been proved that the soft pulp inside of teeth contains a population of cells known as mesenchymal stromal cells that are similar to cells found in bone marrow, a common […]

An high proportion of the British public are unaware of the need to protect their eyes from UV rays, according to an independent survey. Over 90% of the poll (1,028 adults) were unaware of the risks and were not worried about eye damage (even though 79% associated UV rays with a risk of cancer) As […]

A trial scheme has found that pharmacists could cut care home medication errors by 91% if they were given full responsibility for medicines management. A four month trial by Midhurst Pharmacy introduced a pharmacist led pharmaceutical intervention programme at a 69 bed higher dependent care home. At the end of the trail internal medicine errors […]

Flame Pharma is working alongside an international CRO on their European expansion plans. In expanding their project management division, we are recruiting a clinical project manager for their offices in German to oversee and coordinate the operational aspects of assigned project personnel on ongoing projects, and ensure that the client’s and internal goals of time, […]

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. […]