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GPhC launches duty of candour guidance for pharmacy professionals

The resources will help pharmacy teams fulfil their duty to be open and honest with patients when things go wrong.

23 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Boots responds to criticism of decision to stop blister pack service

Boots says guidance does not recommend supplying MCCAs to all patients.

22 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Boots agrees to 11% increase to newly qualified pharmacist wages

Base rate for newly qualified pharmacists rising from £37,750 to £42,000 FTE.

22 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Decisive vote in favour of proposals to overhaul pharmacy representation

Almost 90 per cent of participating pharmacies approve the RSG's reform proposals.

22 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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LloydsPharmacy reacts to reports of security guard turning patients away

The multiple said it needed to protect staff and patients after a number of incidents at its Ash Vale branch.

21 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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LloydsPharmacy expands partnership with Deliveroo to include 150 stores

Partnership has helped 'thousands of families' since 2020 launch, claims Deliveroo.

21 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Glasgow pharmacy chain secures eight-figure loan to expand

HSBC lends M&D Green Group multi-million sum to buy five pharmacies.

21 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NHS not equipped for pharmacy cancer referrals, charity warns

More equipment and staff are needed to help diagnose patients referred from pharmacies, says PCA.

20 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Smoking may increase risk of developing mental illness

Smoking likely to increase a person's risk of developing schizophrenia, say researchers.

20 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Alliance Healthcare staff raise over £40k for children’s charities

The Tour D’Alliance saw teams cycle over 1,000km from Coatbridge in Scotland and Exeter.

20 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy’s rent will rise by 220 per cent, says director

Gurdev Channa at Britannia Pharmacy says the rent of one branch will rise from £25,038 a year to £80,000.

17 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Proton pump inhibitors linked to higher risk of diabetes

Prolonged use of PPIs raises diabetes risk, Italian researchers conclude.

17 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Rising locum rates a factor behind pharmacy closures, says CCA

Multiples affected "more acutely" by staffing issues than independents, says trade body.

16 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Supply of PrEP in pharmacies will be examined from the autumn

The HIV Action Plan will look at improving distribution to gay and bixsexual men, Black African communities and others.

16 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Javid ‘starting with pharmacy’ as he plans reforms

Pharmacy is first on the Government’s primary care reform agenda, health secretary says.

15 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NHS landlord triples rent for independent pharmacy

NPA urges landlords to review arrangements as one NHS property demands threefold rent hike.

15 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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