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Pharmacy contract in ‘very final stages’ says Wes Streeting

Labour on the verge of agreeing new terms with CPE says Streeting.

14 Mar 2025

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First ever daily pill to treat endometriosis approved by NICE

Ryeqo will be available for women who have undergone failed medical or surgical treatment for endometriosis.

13 Mar 2025

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NHS England’s abolition cautiously welcomed by pharmacy bodies

National Pharmacy Association chair Nick Kaye said he hoped the move does not impede progress towards creating a stronger pharmacy network.

13 Mar 2025

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Diazepam black market pair struck off in back-to-back hearings

Pair convicted last year of illegal medicines supply are struck off the register

13 Mar 2025

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Antibiotic supply rate far higher for Pharmacy First vs Welsh scheme

Pharmacy First sore throat consultations more than twice as likely to lead to a supply.

13 Mar 2025

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Dangers of antidepressant-heart medication combination ‘not widely appreciated’, warns coroner

Chloe Burgess died having suffered cardiac arrhythmia and sudden cardiac death after taking amitriptyline, paroxetine and ivabradine.

12 Mar 2025

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Alliance Healthcare to ‘prioritise customer service’ as it axes warehouses

Wholesaler plans to close two warehouses as it invests in new facility.

12 Mar 2025

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NPA and IPA join forces to urge NHSE to publish economic analysis

The National Pharmacy Association and Independent Pharmacies Association wrote to NHS England telling them to publish the analysis now.

11 Mar 2025

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PDA unveils workforce wellbeing strategy

The PDA has launched a workforce wellbeing strategy to support the wellbeing of pharmacists.

11 Mar 2025

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Just 12% of £645m Pharmacy First budget was spent in 8 months to December

A fraction of the £645m allocated to Pharmacy First was spent in the first eight months of the financial year.

11 Mar 2025

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Chain expands to 42 pharmacies as former owner exits Scottish market

M&D Green expands as Gordons Chemists focuses on NI business

11 Mar 2025

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RPS 'disappointed' at PDA position on special resolution vote

The RPS has expressed 'disappointment' at a call by the PDA to vote against the forthcoming special resolution vote on steps to form a Royal College.

11 Mar 2025

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NPA wants greater flexibility to substitute medication to tackle shortages

Alarming NPA survey reveals growing impact of medicines shortages on patients.

10 Mar 2025

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Opposition to RPS royal college plans mounts as ex-president says vote ‘no’

English Pharmacy Board member Martin Astbury warned pharmacists risked “losing control” of their professional leadership body.

10 Mar 2025

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CPNI tells health committee at Stormont pharmacies need urgent funding increase

Community Pharmacy Northern Ireland warned many pharmacists have been defaulting on their wholesaler bills.

07 Mar 2025

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Boots parent company bought for $23.7bn

The long-rumoured deal has come off, sparking speculation on the future of Boots UK.

07 Mar 2025

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