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RPS decides not to donate to charity on members’ behalf

Motion to donate £1 per member was backed by majority voting in the May AGM.

21 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Novo Nordisk warns pharmacists about defective prefilled pens

Batches of NovoRapid FlexTouch and Saxenda FlexTouch prefilled pens affected by defect.

21 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC: Contractors struggle with rising locum rates and workforce ‘situation’

PSNC chief says independents and multiples are worried about the availability of pharmacists

21 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharma companies fined £70m for ramping up phenytoin prices 2,500%

Pfizer and Flynn must face the consequences, says markets watchdog

21 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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In focus: A busy year for Pharmacist Support

The profession’s charity celebrated its 180th anniversary last year.

20 Jul 2022 , 3 Min Article

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Tesco accused of cancelling shifts if locums don't accept lower rates

PDA chairman Mark Koziol has called for “urgent action” on what he described as “unnecessary” pharmacy closures.

20 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NHS app provided 16 million repeat prescriptions in 12 months

Over 3m GP appointments were booked through the app between June 2021 and May this year.

20 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA announces ‘landmark’ POM to P switch for Gina 10mcg tablets

The product will be available following a consultation with a pharmacist.

20 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC: NHS pay rise ‘a slap in the face’ to pharmacies

Pharmacies desperately need an uplift too, says PSNC chief Morrison

20 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Obesity rates among primary school children fall

Obesity among four and five-year-olds in reception classes fell from 14.4 per cent in 2020/21 to 10.4 per cent in 2021-22.

19 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Haleon launched as GSK demerger complete

Haleon debuted on the London and New York stock exchanges on Monday as the OTC consumer business completed its spin out from GSK

19 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Boots offers £7k prescribing training to 500 pharmacists

Multiple says it wants a prescribing pharmacist in each of its stores.

19 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Watchdog: Govt should monitor hub & spoke for competition risks

There may be long-term risks to competition, says CMA

19 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC chief: We’re not too soft on the big multiples

Rudkin says the regulator does not treat one sector any differently to others

18 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Government announces U-turn on over-50s free flu jabs

Barclay announces 50 to 64-year-olds will get free flu vaccines this winter.

18 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Medicines-related hospital admissions higher than previously thought

Liverpool researchers found adverse reactions contributed to 16 per cent of admissions

15 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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