ABPI: ASSOCIATION OF THE BRITISH PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
The trade association for pharmaceutical companies in the UK.
www.abpi.org.uk
APTUK: ASSOCIATION OF PHARMACY TECHNICIANS UK
An organisation that seeks to improve the professional, educational and practice standards for registered Pharmacy Technicians.
www.aptuk.org
ASHP: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACISTS
A society committed to the advancement and support of the professional practice of pharmacists in hospitals and health systems in America.
www.ashp.org
BAPW: BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF PHARMACEUTICAL WHOLESALERS
An organisation which looks to advance the distribution of pharmaceutical and allied products to pharmacies, medical practitioners and hospitals.
www.bapw.net
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
www.dh.gov.uk
GHP: GUILD OF HEALTHCARE PHARMACISTS
An association which attempts to improve the economic and social well being of its members and promote and protect their interests.
www.ghp.org.uk
MHRA: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY
An executive agency of the Department of Health. MHRA enhance and safeguard the health of the public by ensuring that medicines and medical devices work, and are acceptably safe
www.mhra.gov.uk
NHS: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland: NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE
www.nhs.uk
NICE: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL EXCELLENCE
A component of the NHS which provides patients, health professionals and the public with guidance on current 'best practice'.
www.nice.org.uk
NPA: NATIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION
Aims to promote community pharmacy and provide a back-up service for its members.
www.npa.co.uk
NPC: NATIONAL PRESCRIBING CENTRE
A health service organisation which seeks to facilitate the promotion of high quality cost-effective prescribing and medicines management.
www.npc.co.uk
NPSA: NATIONAL PATIENT SAFETY AGENCY
An organisation that looks to improve the safety and quality of care through reporting, analysing and learning from incidents involving NHS patients.
www.npsa.nhs.uk
PASA: NHS PURCHASING AND SUPPLY AGENCY
An executive agency, part of the Department of Health, that acts as a centre of expertise for matters involving purchasing and supply for the Health Service.
www.pasa.doh.gov.uk
PSNC: PHARMACEUTICAL SEVICES NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE
A committee that represents community pharmacy on NHS matters.
www.psnc.org.uk
Journals/Publications
Chemist and Druggist
Health and medicine news for UK pharmacy and pharmacists.
www.dotpharmacy.co.uk
Health Service Journal
Offers information regarding health policy and management issues.
www.hsj.co.uk
Institute of Healthcare Management
The largest UK professional body for managers working in health.
www.ihm.org.uk
Pharmaceutical Journal (Hospital Pharmacist)
Provides news coverage on aspects of pharmacy and publishes research and articles on pharmaceutical and related subjects.
www.pharmj.com
Pharmaceutical Marketing
Information concerning Pharmaceutical Marketing
www.pmlive.com
PharmaTimes
Offers news and interviews on the Pharmaceutical Industry
www.pharmatimes.co.uk
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