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Over 150 medicines in short supply as situation worsens in NI

Shortages have hit supplies of drugs that treat blood pressure, mental health, osteoporosis and prostate conditions.

21 Oct 2022

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Two batches of Targocid 200mg contaminated, warns MHRA

Pharmacists should tell patients using affected batches to stop taking it and urgently arrange a new prescription.

21 Oct 2022

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Pharmacist prescribing will fragment primary care, warns leading GP

Imperial College professor says government should increase investment in GP services instead

20 Oct 2022

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Clinical services will create a stable pharmacy network in Wales

Welsh CPhO Andrew Evans says clinical services make pharmacy 'an investable proposition'

20 Oct 2022

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Pharmacies across England lack digital resources, reveals study

Over half of pharmacies experience at least one IT shutdown each month

20 Oct 2022

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Temporary closures linked to job satisfaction, says chief pharmacist

Closures not driven by funding issues alone, says CPhO David Webb at the NPA conference

20 Oct 2022

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Cash injection of £5m won’t stop drug shortages, warn NI pharmacists

Soon pharmacies won't be able to afford to source medicines, says NI negotiator

19 Oct 2022

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Changes needed for non-binary healthcare

“There is a lack of existing research into the experiences and views of non-binary people as a distinct group when it comes to seeking healthcare,” a recent report by the Scottish Equality Network has found.

19 Oct 2022

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Wholesaler owner given suspended sentence

Amr Mosa imported and distributed medicines worth £2.9m without the correct licences

19 Oct 2022

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Pathfinder prescribers will shape profession’s future, says Bruce Warner

Deputy chief pharmacist outlines next steps for independent prescribing in community pharmacy in England

19 Oct 2022

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NPA has asked PSNC for business plan ‘many times’

NPA puts pressure on PSNC for details on how it will spend an additional £1.5m LPC levy hike

19 Oct 2022

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Novo Nordisk’s injection pen recycling scheme goes UK-wide

Company calls on pharmacies to take part as it strives to eliminate CO2 emissions by 2030

19 Oct 2022

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Boots appoints Claire Nevinson as superintendent pharmacist

After 26 years in a variety of roles at Boots, Nevinson takes up the mantle of superintendent

19 Oct 2022

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RPS: Pharmacists have full understanding of antibiotics risks

Anderson speaks out on Times story and subsequent commentary on pharmacist skills

18 Oct 2022

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Pharmacists can now access NHS strategy tool to plan service delivery

NHS England used the Pharmacy Show to announce community pharmacy access to a new strategic planning tool

18 Oct 2022

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Boots comments on temporary methadone disruption in London branch

Multiple apologises for a notice to patients that did not inform them of alternative arrangements

18 Oct 2022

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