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RPS speaks out on director redundancy 'proposals'

Robbie Turner and Gail Fleming are believed to be facing redundancy.

03 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Number of prescribed antidepressants on the rise in England

More than 21 million drugs were prescribed between October and December 2021.

03 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Senior RPS figures to be made redundant

Exclusive: PNN understands that two key positions on RPS leadership team will be axed.

02 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Rumoured frontrunner to buy Boots walks away over 'price expectations'

Bain and CVC did not submit an anticipated offer despite early talk their deal was a frontrunner.

02 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NHS primary care needs to hear from pharmacy, says NPA

Pharmacists encouraged to feed into a review looking at service delivery in ICSs.

02 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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No CCA member has signed safer pharmacies charter four years after launch

The CCA said it does "not recognise the PDA as an authority on matters of pharmacy safety".

01 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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'Smart' insulin pens available on NHS for the first time

The new Novo Nordisk pens record dosing data and may help improve glucose levels.

01 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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TV programme shines a light on Cushing’s syndrome

The condition was the focus of a TV programme as part of Rare Disease Day 2022.

01 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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European pharmacists condemn 'astonishing' Ukraine invasion

Pharmacist trade unions pledge their support to Ukraine amid Russian invasion.

01 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Survey reveals 'universal worsening' in working conditions

Many PDA members felt unsafe at work and unable to raise concerns with senior management.

28 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Technology at the heart of new Letchworth pharmacy

Hertfordshire MP Sir Oliver Heald has hailed local pharmacies as vital community assets.

28 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC pushes for more funding as 'challenging' Year 4 negotiations start

The PSNC will continue to push for a budget uplift and "fair funding" for walk-in advice services.

28 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Stop smoking hospital referral service to start on March 10

PSNC expects a slow start to the service, with NHS trusts signing up over a two-year timeframe.

25 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NPA: Pharmacy vaccinations have saved 20,000 lives

Pharmacies delivered a greater share of vaccines than expected, a Government report finds.

25 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Largest pharmacy chains in price war over Covid lateral flow tests

Boots, LloydsPharmacy and Superdrug are competing for consumers’ hearts and minds over the tests.

24 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Boots 'pauses' plans to cut staff hours

Multiple presses ahead with reduction in opening hours but won't touch contracted working hours for now.

24 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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