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'Unfair' to make pharmacies 'ration' lateral flow tests say bodies

NPA and CCA call for calm from public as lateral flow test shortages continue to bite.

07 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Boots pharmacy sales rise 8.8pc amid 'stronger demand' for services

The three months to November 30 saw Boots pharmacy sales rise by 8.8 per cent compared to the previous year.

06 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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LFD deliveries to pharmacies to rise by a third under new plans

UKHSA brings in a second partner to deliver an extra 3.5 million tests each week.

06 Jan 2022 , 2 Min Article

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Rare case of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea bacteria detected in UK

A man in his early 20s was infected in London in November last year but was treated successfully.

05 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Medicines wholesaler secures multi-million refinancing deal

Lexon secures multi million asset-based lending facility with HSBC.

05 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Petition calls for greater transparency at the RPS

The petition, launched by Sultan 'Sid' Dajani, aims at getting the Royal Pharmaceutical Society to be more transparent.

05 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Petition calls for greater transparency at the RPS

The petition, launched by Sultan 'Sid' Dajani, aims at getting the Royal Pharmaceutical Society to be more transparent.

05 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Lloyds signs contract to stock fit to fly antigen tests

LloydsPharmacy will begin stocking Myhealthchecked's fit to fly antigen tests this month.

05 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NHS app passes 22 million users since its launch

Over 18 million registrations have been made since the NHS Covid pass was added on May 17.

04 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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American equity firm reportedly makes offer on Boots UK

Bain Capital declines to comment on reports it has made a takeover offer for the multiple.

04 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Lateral flow demand not going away warns NPA

High demand means Government must be 'candid' about prioritising supplies, says NPA.

04 Jan 2022 , 2 Min Article

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A merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year  to you

Best wishes for a merry Christmas and a happy New Year to pharmacy teams everywhere from all at CIG

24 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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ICS official start date may be pushed back to July 2022

Tight parliamentary timetable for Health and Care Bill given as reason for delay

22 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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PCNs and CCGs must consider impact of new roles, says NPA

The Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme is contributing to current workforce challenges, says NPA

22 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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RSG on track for vote on new structures by Easter 2022

RSG admits getting national structure and links with local representation right is taking longer than planned.

22 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Progress made on medicines supply issues under the NI protocol

UK tables regulations to establish Northern Ireland MHRA Authorised route for POMs.

21 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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