UK Pharmacy Updates

To lead the way in modernizing the UK's healthcare, the National Health Service (NHS) digitized the prescriptions. WHO mentioned this in their current digital regional report . Since January 2024, the NHS App in England has offered patients the opportunity to see statistics about their prescriptions.  This represents a gigantic step in the area of healthcare which can be categorized as another stage in healthcare accessibility and efficiency. Over 33 million residents have taken the NHS app enabling the users to be 75% of the adult population .  The app helps in online manage ment of their health. The use of digital prescriptions enables patients to order repeated prescriptions online, in which they would past getting an appointment a GP.    This system has seen a spike in digital transactions, where one of the most dramatic increases has been in online transactions with the numbers reaching more than 3. The team have saved a total of 1 million repeat prescri...

T he Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has unveiled proposed updates to the NHS Constitution for England, signalling a significant step forward in prioritizing patient privacy, dignity, and safety. At the heart of these reforms lies Martha’s Rule , a testament to the power of grassroots advocacy and the enduring legacy of 13-year-old Martha Mills. Martha’s Rule, born from the tragic loss of Martha Mills due to a failure in escalating her care, stands as a beacon of hope for future patients and their families. Prompted by Martha’s parents' tireless campaign, this rule empowers patients to request intimate care from providers of the same biological sex, ensuring that individual needs are recognized and respected. Additionally, it guarantees the right to a rapid review from an external care team when a patient's condition deteriorates, offering a lifeline in moments of crisis.   Crucially, these proposed changes align with the Equality Act 2010, affirming the rights o...