Pharmacy In Focus - The official magazine of the Ulster Chemists’ Association in Northern Ireland

- Minister Swann opens new Cancer Care Unit at Ulster Hospital
  
  October 19, 2021
- Health Minister announces vital package of support for general practice
  
  October 19, 2021
- Health Minister Congratulates Nursing and Midwifery ‘Leaders of the Future’
  
  October 14, 2021

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That ‘gut feeling’

March 11, 2021

Over the last twenty years, many studies have indicated the links between gut health and a range of disorders, conditions and even cancer. ...

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The “Sunshine” Vitamin

March 11, 2021

As statistics released by Mintel show a major increase in the sales of vitamin D, PiF considers whether vitamin D really can prevent COVID-...

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Dry Eye Syndrome

February 10, 2021

Dry Eye Syndrome is a common condition which can cause patients severe discomfort and impede overall quality of life. Dry eye syndrome (...

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CPD Modules

DRUG DEPENDENCE

May 21, 2021

INFANT FEEDING

April 15, 2021

ASTHMA

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ADRENALINE AUTOINJECTORS IN ANAPHYLAXIS

February 26, 2019

ANTI-COAGULATION

February 22, 2019

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Minister Swann opens new Cancer Care Unit at Ulster Hospital

October 19, 2021

Health Minister Robin Swann today officially opened a new £3million Cancer Care Unit at the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald. The new Macmillan Unit at the Ulst...

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Health Minister announces vital package of support for general practice

October 19, 2021

The Health Minister Robin Swann has announced that the Department of Health is making up to £5.5m available to support general practice in Northern Ireland ove...

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Health Minister Congratulates Nursing and Midwifery ‘Leaders of the Future’

October 14, 2021

Health Minister Robin Swann has said nurses and midwives have a massive opportunity to influence and contribute to the successful Transformation of Health and ...

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Flu and Covid vaccination plans detailed

October 14, 2021

The Department of Health has set out the different components of the winter vaccination drive across Northern Ireland. The flu vaccination programme is now ...

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Flu vaccination programme now underway at community pharmacies

October 7, 2021

Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Michael McBride, and Chief Pharmaceutical Officer, Cathy Harrison, officially launched this year’s community pharmacy flu ...

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Alliance Healthcare Marks National Customer Service Week

October 4, 2021

Alliance Healthcare marks National Customer Service Week with a week-long internal engagement event for its 5,500 colleagues. Commencing on Monday 04 Octobe...

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Health Minister announces grants to support mental health services

September 28, 2021

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced the allocation of £8.7million in support grants to a range of charitable and community organisations providing mental...

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Think ‘Pharmacy First’ this World Pharmacists Day to help alleviate pressures on the health service

September 24, 2021

Ahead of World Pharmacists Day tomorrow, the public is being encouraged to make use of their local community pharmacists and the variety of services they can o...

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Swann welcomes Ronapreve for treatment of COVID-19

September 23, 2021

Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the announcement that new treatment, Ronapreve® will be available for hospitalised patients with COVID-19 from this we...

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JABS NOW AVAILABLE AT BALMORAL SHOW

September 22, 2021

The Health and Agriculture Ministers have urged any unvaccinated visitors to the Balmoral Show to use the opportunity to get jabbed. The mobile vaccination ...

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