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LPC chair: Some locums guilty of ‘unprofessional blackmail behaviour’  

Amish Patel said a minority of locums delay their application, then ask for a higher rate right before the shift.

03 Aug 2022

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NHS England to offer all T1D patients no-scan glucose monitors

NHSE&I to roll out devices to all Type 1 diabetes patients after new price deal with manufacturer

03 Aug 2022

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Scottish pharmacies deliver ‘well over’ 3 million Pharmacy First consultations

Community Pharmacy Scotland praises teams for their success with the service

02 Aug 2022

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Less than half of PPI users have a valid indication

Just 44 per cent of patients in a retrospective Dutch study had a valid indication

02 Aug 2022

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TV investigation reveals ‘dozens’ of fake online pharmacies

Illegal websites selling different strengths or active ingredients to those advertised

01 Aug 2022

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Important message from Pharmacy Magazine

Telephone canvassers have contacted pharmacists making unfounded representations about Pharmacy Magazine.

01 Aug 2022

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Boots delivers medicines to Isle of Wight via drone test flight

Multiple is assessing the potential for longer-term use of drones to deliver medicines.

01 Aug 2022

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Animal medicine seizure notice issued to West Midlands pharmacy

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate seized worming capsules from Jubilee Pharmacy trading as Meditech, Wednesbury, West Midlands.  

29 Jul 2022

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NPA chief urges Sunak and Truss to fulfil ‘pharmacy first’ promises

Mark Lyonette warned the pharmacy sector is in danger of "irreversible decline without sustained new investment."

29 Jul 2022

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GPhC apologises again for June exam issues as 80 per cent pass

The regulator said 2,147 out of 2,697 candidates who sat last month’s assessment passed the exam.

29 Jul 2022

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Unnamed multiple operator buys independent in Ipswich

Christie and Co who brokered the deal did not name the buyer of Aqua Pharmacy or the price it was sold for.

29 Jul 2022

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GPhC promises to look into ‘complex issue’ of pharmacy closures

Duncan Rudkin says the issue is financial and labour market-driven rather than regulatory.

27 Jul 2022

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PSNC urges DHSC to improve price concessions amid supply concerns

The PSNC wants an improved, streamlined process and better information for contractors.

27 Jul 2022

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RPS director for England to leave in October

Sharma will become head of pharmacy at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital.

26 Jul 2022

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Pharmacy chain partners with courier delivery service

Kamsons has partnered with Gophr to ensure patients who cannot pick up medicines in person receive them at home.

26 Jul 2022

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Pharmacy faces workforce shortages and needs a plan, says select committee

The Committee said an “integrated and funded" pharmacy workforce plan should be laid before parliament within 12 months.

25 Jul 2022

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