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Number of patients prescribed antidepressants increased over three months

The NHS Business Services Authority said 4,530,000 patients were prescribed items in April, rising to 4,730,000 in May and 4,760,000 in June.

14 Sep 2023

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Walthamstow pharmacy sold after owner decides to retire

Leyton Green Pharmacy, which dispenses an average of 2,697 items a month, was acquired by three pharmacists led by Abdus Subhan.

14 Sep 2023

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Pharmacist encourages public to persuade MPs to attend APPG event

Mike Hewitson, who runs Beaminster Pharmacy in Dorset, wants MPs to go to the parliamentary event on September 19.

13 Sep 2023

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NPA, CPE and CCA criticise “naïve” AIM call to only focus on APPG

The NPA, CPE and CCA said “limiting” their work “to just one parliamentary channel” would “do a disservice to pharmacy owners.”

13 Sep 2023

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NPA and others put £1.2m funding into Charac pharmacy app

Charac, an NHS-integrated pharmacy app being promoted by the NPA, has raised £1.2 million in financing jointly from the NPA and pharmacy owners.

12 Sep 2023

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Independent buys pharmacy from multiple in West London

Mariam Moshref, who runs Fulham Pharmacy, bought Hammersmith Pharmacy from RP Healthcare Limited.

12 Sep 2023

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University of Lincoln tops list of best places to study pharmacy

The Guardian’s ranking of the best universities to study pharmacy and pharmacology in 2024 is based on eight criteria.

12 Sep 2023

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Influx of public complaints slowing down GPhC’s fitness to practise casework

Rise in complaints reflects increased pressure on the pharmacy frontline, says regulator

12 Sep 2023

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Labour MP’s petition urges government to support pharmacies

Judith Cummins launched her petition in parliament after receiving 280 letters from people in Bradford South concerned about poor pharmacy funding.

11 Sep 2023

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New EHC brand LoviOne to hit pharmacy shelves this autumn

Company behind Lovima launches new branded EHC product

11 Sep 2023

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PDA: Buyers of ex-Lloyds branches ‘may have dodged TUPE obligations’

PDA kicks off early proceedings against Lloyds and new buyers as pharmacists raise TUPE concerns

11 Sep 2023

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MHRA catches Maidenhead couple in £1.6m black market medicines ploy

Maidenhead couple found with drugs for breast cancer, ADHD, erectile dysfunction and hair loss

11 Sep 2023

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Tesco's free flu jabs and private service starts today

Tesco is offering a private flu jab to people aged 12 and over for £13. The service runs until March 31 next year.

11 Sep 2023

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Leadership commission lacks transparency and makes slow progress

Royal Pharmaceutical Society chief executive Paul Bennett and president Claire Anderson have criticised the UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership.

08 Sep 2023

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PMR limitations contributed to infant’s tragic death, says coroner

Lack of special prescription options contributed to morphine mix-up, says coroner

08 Sep 2023

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Chemist4U secures £12 million investment from Pitalia Capital

Anil Pitalia, the head of Pitalia Capital, was impressed by the “huge growth potential” in Chemist4U’s next-day delivery service.

07 Sep 2023

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