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DH 'assumed' pharmacy scheme would save £100m, finds damning report

"It was assumed" by Government that Pharmacy Earlier Payment Scheme would deliver savings, says PAC.

08 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NICE makes landmark decision on new weight loss drug

Semaglutide, or Wegovy, is now recommended by NICE under new draft guidelines.

08 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Scottish group buys pharmacy in Liverpool after securing seven-figure funding

Rightdose Pharmacy took over Meadows in Liverpool after receiving support from HSBC.

08 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Police hunt man who threatened pharmacy staff with knife

CPNI chief Gerard Greene said it was "unacceptable to hear reports of staff being violently threatened in an attempted robbery."

08 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC fails to meet FtP standards for third successive year

The regulator met 15 out of 18 standards in the Professional Standards Authority's latest performance review.

07 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Antimicrobial resistance contributes to 5 million deaths yearly

AMR needs a global response on a scale with that mounted against Covid-19, say researchers.

07 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Effect of second-hand nicotine vape on lungs similar to tobacco

Second-hand vape associated with bronchitic symptoms and wheeze, say researchers.

04 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Locum hourly rates up 70pc, says NPA as it pushes for more funding

Costs in England increased by 71 per cent from the 2020 average to the second half of last year.

04 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Rowlands pilots new weight loss service in 100 stores

Rowlands launches a new diet awareness campaign to tie in with new service.

04 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Boots reduces EHC costs dramatically after long-running campaign

Boots slashes price for generic levonorgestrel from £15.99 to £10.

04 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC appoints former charity head as its new CEO

PSNC chair Sue Killen said Janet Morrison "was an exceptional candidate".

04 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharma firms fined £35m for illegal prochlorperazine deal

Lexon and Medreich agreed to take a profit share in return for delaying market entry, says CMA.

03 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NHS to spend up to £3.8m on community pharmacy clinical leads

Pharmacy Integration Fund will finance the recruitment of 42 community pharmacy clinical leads on ICSs.

03 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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RPS Scotland proposes 'generalist' role for pharmacists by 2030

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will work in varied settings by 2030, says RPS.

03 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Government proposes POM to P switch for HRT product

MHRA launches a proposal on reclassifying the HRT vaginal tablet Gina 10.

02 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Group seals deal to refinance pharmacy and property portfolio

MSA Global Holdings Limited struck an agreement with Christie Finance for its pharmacy operator MSA Group to refinance.

02 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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