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Free prescriptions for 60 year-olds and over to continue

The Department of Health and Social Care said the decision to freeze the free prescription age was taken after a consultation.

15 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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DHSC issues warnings over out-of-stock medicines

Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) 600mg tablets are out of stock until mid-July and 300mg tablets will run out at the end of this month.

15 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Bestway purchase of Lexon raises competition concerns, says CMA

Proposals have been submitted to offload pharmacies following CMA investigation.

15 Jun 2023 , 2 Min Article

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Scottish government must listen to employee reps during talks

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association said it should be included in contractual talks with Community Pharmacy Scotland.

14 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Government’s £645m pharmacy services investment not enough, AIMp tells Treasury

Pharmacy First 'financially low viability' without additional core funding, officials told.

14 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NHS England commissions RPS to develop repeat prescribing guidance

Working group formed of RPS and RCGP will produce guidance to tackle overprescribing

14 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Online medicines delivery company to build new warehouse with six-figure loan

Signature Pharmacy secures "six figure support" from HSBC UK

13 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Heparin does not reduce miscarriage risk, claims study

Ending heparin to treat pregnant patients with inherited thrombophilia and a history of recurrent miscarriage could save the NHS £20 million a year.

13 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies could deliver 30 million Pharmacy First appointments a year

Based on the rollout of Pharmacy First in Scotland, it is likely 15 – 20 million consultations will be provided in the first year alone, says the CCA.

13 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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‘Quite an honour’: Sheffield pharmacist up for NHS lifetime achievement award

Martin Bennett 'quite pleased' to make shortlist for awards nominated by MPs.

13 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Progynova SSP extended until September due to supply issues

The SSP for Progynova TS 100micrograms/24hours transdermal patches now expires on September 8, 2023.

12 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NPA promises to support independents during inquiry

The NPA's director of corporate affairs Gareth Jones said the health select committee inquiry was a “significant opportunity" to scrutinise pharmacy's future.

12 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Companies win grant funding to develop EPS in Wales

PharmacyX and Titan PMR first companies with successful bids to develop EPS in Wales

12 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist pair briefs politicians on ‘crisis’ situation in Northern Ireland

Father and daughter duo brief MLAs on funding, workload and workforce pressures threatening sector

12 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Vale of Glamorgan pharmacy comes on market with £1.5m asking price

Asking price of £1.5m for leasehold on 12.5k item pharmacy in Cowbridge, Wales.

12 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Sertraline BNF entry should be reviewed, says coroner after suicide inquest

Assistant coroner asks RPS and NICE to give sertraline monograph 'further consideration'

09 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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