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Pharmacies across Europe hit by drug shortages

Community pharmacies in 24 countries in Europe experienced medicines shortages last year, according to a PGEU report.

29 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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NHS director quizzed on community pharmacists 'jumping ship'

An NHS official has denied claims that employment incentives for GP pharmacists will harm community pharmacy.

28 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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PCN expectations 'unrealistic' say pharmacy bodies

NHS England & Improvement has been criticised as having “unrealistic” expectations of pharmacists beginning to work in PCNs.

16 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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No-deal Brexit preparations wound down

DHSC advises no-deal preparations should cease.

14 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Patients urged to cancel GP appointments

More than one million people a month fail to attend GP appointments.

14 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Worrying number of pharmacies running a deficit

A recent analysis commissioned by GPhC suggests a worrying number of pharmacy businesses are operating at a deficit.

09 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Flu cases continue to rise

The final days of 2019 saw influenza activity continuing to increase in the community.

06 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Make EHC available "without consultation" argues Royal College

EHC should be reclassified as GSL and “sold off the shelf without consultation,” the RCOG has said.

02 Dec 2019 , 1 Min Article

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