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Scottish contractors get Drug Tariff uplift for April-June

Community pharmacy contractors in Scotland are to receive an additional payment for items dispensed in April, May and June.

30 Sep 2020

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NHS chief blasts Priadel manufacturer for 'jacking prices'

The head of the NHS in England has criticised Priadel manufacturer Essential Pharma for discontinuing the drug.

28 Sep 2020

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CCA & NPA update crisis guidance for second wave

Providing Pharmaceutical Care in Crisis Situations updates guidance first published in the spring.

28 Sep 2020

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P2U accused of 'misleading' NHS claims in its advertising

Online distance dispenser Pharmacy2U has been accused once more of using misleading claims in its advertising.

28 Sep 2020

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Boots stops flu bookings for over-65s as stock worries mount

Boots has stopped taking new bookings for its flu vaccination service for people aged 65 and over.

25 Sep 2020

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Hub & spoke still poses risks, report finds

The hub and spoke model poses significant risks that need to be addressed, sector stakeholders have found.

24 Sep 2020

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Jo Churchill gets flu jab in London pharmacy

Pharmacy minister Jo Churchill received her flu jab earlier today at a branch of Greenlight Pharmacy.

22 Sep 2020

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Boots facing lawsuits over unpaid lockdown rent

Boots UK is facing multiple lawsuits from landlords over allegedly refusing to pay rents at some of its stores during the Covid-19 lockdown.

22 Sep 2020

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Rowlands' losses more than double 'due to Category M changes'

Rowlands attributes a £71.3m financial loss to Government decisions including changes to Category M reimbursement prices. 

22 Sep 2020

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Boots pauses flu vaccines for under-65s amid high demand

Boots has paused its flu vaccines for the under-65s and its private service amid high demand.

21 Sep 2020

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RPS and RCGP launch plan to improve flu vaccination roll-out

The RPS and RCGP have encouraged GPs and pharmacists to work together to ensure people get a flu vaccine this year.

21 Sep 2020

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DHSC announce first concessions list for September

The Department of Health and Social Care has today announced the first list of concessions for September.

18 Sep 2020

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Some batches of Neupro and Vimpat PIs subject to Class 2 recall

Six parallel distributors involved in recall of batches of Neupro 4mg/24 hour patches and Vimpat 100mg tablets

16 Sep 2020

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LloydsPharmacy launches 'community immunity' flu campaign

Early indications suggest a 50 per cent increase in uptake of flu vaccination this year, says company.

14 Sep 2020

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Contractors get £10.08 per flu vaccination in 2020-21

PSNC finally reaches agreement on flu jab fee with additional money for out-of-pharmacy vaccinations.

14 Sep 2020

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Government consults on Covid vaccine role for pharmacists

Government consults on changes to the Human Medicines Regulations to support the roll-out of a Covid-19 vaccine.

14 Sep 2020

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