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Login to WellardsRSS feedNewsMPs claim existing EU law could end medicines shortages
The UK should take advantage of European law permitting governments to introduce exemptions to trading rules where public health is threatened, MPs said this week.
PMCPA issues code guidance
Guidance about clause 3 of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry Code of practice has been published on the Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority website.
Diabetes care in 'state of crisis'
Less than half of diabetes patients get the minimum care they need as diabetes healthcare drifts into a 'state of crisis', says a report.
Community nurses struggle to provide patient care following cuts
The leading union for nurses has called the government's plans to move more care from hospitals into the community a 'façade' as nurses say they are struggling to provide quality care.
Three commissioning support services fall by the wayside
Three fledgling commissioning support services have been closed down and a further nine have been asked to proceed with 'more rapid management'.
Commissioning Board chief warns of 'huge change'
NICE conference round-up: In his first major speech as head of the NHS Commissioning Board (NHSCB), Professor Malcolm Grant set out the challenges his chairmanship will have to deal with.
NICE slams slow drug decision stories
Claims that the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has taken up to nine years to appraise certain drugs have been rubbished by NICE and pharma.
Competency framework developed for all prescribers
The National Prescribing Centre (NPC) has published a single prescribing competency framework, which provides a common set of competencies relevant to all prescribers.
Medication errors affect third of diabetes patients
Medication errors at hospitals in England and Wales affected more than 32 per cent of 3,700 diabetes inpatients over a period of one week, researchers say.
DH publishes COPD and asthma strategy details
An NHS 'companion document' has outlined detailed actions to be taken following the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma outcomes strategy published last July.
Over 100,000 'avoidable deaths' in 2010
More than 100,000 deaths in England and Wales in 2010 could have been avoided with 'timely and effective' healthcare, according to Office of National Statistics (ONS) figures.
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