The British Dental Practice Manager’s Association chairman, Amelia Bray, has highlighted the important and crucial role that dental practice managers play in the new Care Quality Commission (CQC) process. She says, ‘The CQC requires there to be a registered manager for the majority of dental practices and in most cases, this will be the dental […]

According to a poll carried out by the British Dental Association (BDA) four fifths of dentists think it is appropriate to continue to use the ‘Dr’ title. As a dentist, what are your thoughts on this? Do you feel strongly that the title should continue to be used? This survey was carried out as part […]

An established small chain of independently owned practices are seeking Optometrists for a regular Friday in the Glasgow area and a regular day in the Fort William area. Competitve rates paid.

Flame Pharma is currently working alongside a global Clinical Research Organisation in recruiting a Clinical Trial Associate (CTA) who will support the project team by assisting in the administrative organisation and management of projects ensuring compliance drug and device SOPs, sponsor International Conference on Harmonisation, Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP/ISO14155) medical devices requirements. This is an […]

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 […]