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No more free work: Pharmacists reject ‘strike breaking’ reports

'We're not even funded enough for core activities,' says one pharmacist in response to media reports

05 Dec 2022

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GPhC proposes stronger FtP guidance around racism and discrimination

Proven acts of discrimination likely to result in suspension or loss of registration

01 Dec 2022

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Pharmacy technicians provide good GP pharmacist support

A study in Scotland evaluated the effectiveness of a pharmacy technician-led GP hub

01 Dec 2022

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New drug proven to slow cognitive decline in early Alzheimer's

Full data from the trial was published on Tuesday (29th November) in the New England Journal of Medicine.

01 Dec 2022

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People in Scotland most confident of eluding Covid in pharmacies

Over-50s were more worried about cancer and dementia than other health conditions during the pandemic

01 Dec 2022

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Non-melanoma skin cancer needs updated guidelines

A report by Sanofi warns the disease is “severely under-recognised and under-prioritised” by the NHS and policy-makers.

30 Nov 2022

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MHRA urges caution over error on Oxycodone packaging

Some batches of Oxycodone Hydrochloride 10mg/ml Oral Solution have an error on the outer packaging

29 Nov 2022

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NICE reviews endometriosis guidelines for first time since 2017

The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has announced it will be updating its guidelines on endometriosis diagnosis, surgical management and surgical management when fertility is a priority. 

28 Nov 2022

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Covid Champion pharmacy scheme cracks vaccine hesitancy

The study resulted in 2,000 more people accepting a vaccine despite previously deciding against it

28 Nov 2022

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Locum rates may be entering ‘period of correction’ report finds

Average rates up almost 4% - but sector may be entering 'period of correction' claims report

28 Nov 2022

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Life-extending prostate cancer drug fast-tracked to NHS

Darolutamide will be available “on a budget-neutral basis to the NHS" for men whose cancer has spread

28 Nov 2022

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RPS will conduct review into hospital pharmacy services in Wales

The government in Wales commissioned the RPS to carry out the independent review.

24 Nov 2022

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Pharmacy students may struggle to get GP training places due to tariff payments

Pharmacy Schools Council issues warning about clinical tariff funding mechanisms

24 Nov 2022

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Badham Pharmacy plans more acquisitions as turnover passes £22m

Badham Pharmacy sees turnover pass £22m, prompting confidence it will increase its profitability

24 Nov 2022

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Government launches AMR consultation to tackle 'next potential pandemic'

Evidence sought from technical experts in fields like health, food chains and the environment

24 Nov 2022

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Government ‘ignoring pharmacist exodus’ says Labour MP

Government turning a blind eye to poor pay and working conditions says Taiwo Owatemi MP

23 Nov 2022

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