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Coronavirus Bill gives authorities wide-ranging powers

Government aims to have measures in the Bill in place by end of March.

18 Mar 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Welsh Government acts to relieve COVID pressure on pharmacies

CPhO Andrew Evans: “I remain incredibly grateful for the hard work and dedication of every community pharmacy team in Wales."

18 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article

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'False fears' prevent smokers using e-cigarettes to quit

Vaping prevalence in England has remained stable since 2014.

04 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article

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CPCF: New services, hub & spoke changes on the way

Year 2 of the contract will see changes such as the launch of a new NHS Discharge Medicines Service.

24 Feb 2020 , 2 Min Article

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FtP concerns hit a record high for second quarter running

GPhC received record 765 complaints in last three months of 2019.

20 Feb 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Mumps cases reach 10-year high

The rise in cases has been largely driven by outbreaks in universities and colleges.

20 Feb 2020 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC taken to task for Fitness to Practise failings

The GPhC is taking steps to improve its handling of FtP cases after a number of concerns were identified. 

19 Feb 2020 , 1 Min Article

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NAO issues stark warning on NHS finances

The ability of the NHS in England to deliver the Long term Plan is called into question.

07 Feb 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Go compare €“ burden of disease in England

England outperforms other home nations in most areas of disease burden.

04 Feb 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Save money by merging LPCs say trade bodies

Pharmacy trade bodies recommend a reduction in the number of LPCs to save money and improve support.

03 Feb 2020 , 1 Min Article

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