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Automation and IT – the benefits and risks

Technology may be an increasing part of healthcare but pharmacists need to consider both its benefits and risks.

13 Dec 2023

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We need visionaries to reap benefits of medicines reclassification

Maxwellia CEO Anna Maxwell said switching “has the power to create a seismic shift” from symptom management to prevention.

13 Dec 2023

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Demand for GP appointments could rocket if pharmacy closures continue

Widespread pharmacy closures could increase demand for GP appointments by 69 million or more a year, suggest figures from a survey conducted by the National Pharmacy Association in October.

12 Dec 2023

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Future of medicines reclassification is exciting, PAGB event hears

The Reclassification Alliance “will drive collaboration” between stakeholders to identify medicines that could be reclassified from POM to P.

12 Dec 2023

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Pharmacists developing more opportunities in self-care, says FIP report

Globally pharmacists are developing more opportunities to enable self-care. However, substantial barriers still prevent community pharmacy from optimising its performance, says a report from the International Pharmaceutical Federation.

12 Dec 2023

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PDA investigating concerns around Boots pharmacists’ pension entitlements

PDA gathering more information to determine whether there is grounds for a dispute

11 Dec 2023

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I missed regular patient contact, says PCN pharmacist on return to community

Ben Merriman said he enjoyed his time in general practice but missed “regular interaction with patients."

11 Dec 2023

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Best practice guidelines launched for online prescribing

Voluntary best practice guidelines have been launched for online care providers.

11 Dec 2023

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NHSE: Pharmacy First delivery ‘challenging’ as IT changes needed

NHSE said delivering Pharmacy First was challenging due to 'changes needed in digital infrastructure' during a board meeting last week.

11 Dec 2023

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Nutrition and medicines: part three

Nutrition, medicines and myths: evolution of pharmacy practice.

08 Dec 2023

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Health minister: ADHD shortages will be resolved ‘very shortly’

Maria Caulfield told parliament the problem was not Brexit-related and said 'we are hoping to have some positive news in the coming weeks.'

08 Dec 2023

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Three sentenced for illegal sale and supply of unlicensed medicines

Cleave Lewis, Denis Sutherland and David Sutherland were found in possession of nearly 1.3 million prescription-only drugs.

08 Dec 2023

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Mental health medicines prescribed on the rise in England

Twenty-two million antidepressants were prescribed to nearly seven million patients between July and September.

07 Dec 2023

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Pharmacy stalwart retires as Wicker Pharmacy’s superintendent

Martin Bennett has been the Sheffield pharmacy's managing director for 50 years.

07 Dec 2023

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Boots cuts the ribbon on new beauty concept store in London

Company announces plans to train up more pharmacists in clinical skin care

07 Dec 2023

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DH launches landmark consultation on proposed supervision changes

Proposals would see pharmacists enabled to delegate more dispensing tasks to colleagues

07 Dec 2023

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