Celebrating 40 Years of Medicines Reclassification: Empowering Patients and Transforming Healthcare
The Proprietary Association of Great Britain (PAGB) recently hosted a landmark event in central London, gathering healthcare industry leaders to celebrate 40 years of medicines reclassification. The event highlighted a new collaboration between pharmaceutical companies, industry regulators, and pharmacy organizations aimed at accelerating the reclassification of prescription medicines to over-the-counter (OTC) status, thus improving patient […]
Semaglutide: A Groundbreaking Drug with the Potential to Slow Aging and Transform Healthcare
Type 2 diabetes and obesity, might also have the potential to slow down the aging process. This groundbreaking discovery highlights the broader benefits of Semaglutide, also known by its brand name, Ozempic. According to Professor Harlan Krumholz from the Yale School of Medicine, “Semaglutide has far-reaching benefits beyond what we initially imagined.” This statement follows […]
Everything you need to know about Mpox
Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is a viral infection similar to smallpox, though generally less severe. It is caused by the monkeypox virus, which belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus. While mpox is primarily found in parts of West and Central Africa, recent outbreaks have been reported in other regions, including the UK. Understanding Mpox Mpox […]
New Route for Overseas Pharmacist Registration
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Proposes a New Route for Overseas Pharmacist Registration. In a significant update, the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has announced plans to simplify the process for internationally trained pharmacists to register in Great Britain. The newly proposed system introduces a “one route” pathway, designed to streamline the registration process into a […]
Pharmaceuticals Direct appointed for exclusive distribution of EpiPen® 0.3mg/0.3ml Auto-Injector & EpiPen® Jr. 0.15mg/0.3ml Auto-Injector
Pharmaceuticals Direct Ltd (PDL) has been appointed by Meda Pharmaceuticals to provide the sole distribution of EpiPen® and EpiPen® Jr. Auto-Injector to Non-Dispensing GPs nationwide. PDL will provide a tailored supply and delivery service from 1 July 2011, from this date Non-Dispensing GPs will be able to order both products exclusively from PDL. Further details […]