21st December
APPG calls for written evidence deadline extended

After receiving a much higher than anticipated number of submissions to inquiry on NHS medicines shortages, the Group has announced that it will be extending the deadline for submitting written evidence to Friday January 20th 2012.

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29th November
APPG calls for written evidence

The Group has formally called for interested parties to submit written evidence to the inquiry into the serious issue of shortages in NHS prescription medicines.

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21st November
APPG launches major inquiry into medicines shortages

The Group has announced an inquiry into the serious issue of shortages in NHS prescription medicines. The inquiry will involve a call for written evidence, oral evidence sessions with a range of witnesses and a report with the Group’s conclusions and recommendations.

To view the press release, please click here.

To see more details of the inquiry,
please click our Medicines Shortages Inquiry page.

11th July
APPG AGM and Summer Reception

The Group held its Annual General Meeting and Summer reception on 11th July at 3pm in the Jubilee room of the House of Commons. Speakers included Earl Howe and Ash Soni.

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17th May
Improving outcomes for patients with long term conditions: what can pharmacy offer?

The Group held a meeting on the role community pharmacy plays in helping patients manage long term conditions on 17th May. Speakers included Dr Samantha Walker (Asthma UK), Anjella Coote (Pharmacist) and Kevin Holton (Department of Health).

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To view the meeting summary please click here

To view the press release, please click here