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PAGB study finds ‘significant room for improvement’ in self-care awareness

Research commissioned by the Proprietary Association of Great Britain found a quarter of people do not think of self-care as a first option.

19 Nov 2024

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Family sells pharmacy in Sheffield having owned business since 1957

Christie & Co, who brokered the deal, said the “standard-hours” pharmacy dispenses an average of 11,332 items a month.

19 Nov 2024

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Pharmacists must be able to conscientiously object to assisted dying, says RPS

The ability of pharmacists to conscientiously object to assisted dying is essential, RPS Scotland has told a Scottish Parliamentary inquiry.

19 Nov 2024

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NPA chief Rees announces departure after a year at the helm

Paul Rees announces his departure less than a year after starting with the NPA.

18 Nov 2024

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‘You get paid more stacking shelves’: Study finds pharmacy technicians feel undervalued

Satisfaction highest in general practice and lowest in community, researchers find

18 Nov 2024

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Coroner urges NICE to update beta blocker guidance after teenager’s death

Coroner urges renewed attention on the dangers of propranolol overdose

15 Nov 2024

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Labour accused of political point scoring on pharmacy tax hike warnings

Smyth hits back at Tories when accused of 'party political knockabout'

15 Nov 2024

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Pharmacy is moving towards ‘lower regulation environment’, warns Labour MP

Sadik Al-Hassan said he was concerned the number of inspections is falling as complaints about pharmacies increase.

15 Nov 2024

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Quarantine stocks of lidocaine ‘delay spray’, MHRA tells retailers

Leeds manufacturer has been selling lidocaine spray without authorisation

14 Nov 2024

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Reeves budget could cost pharmacies over £200m, warns negotiator

CPE's sums set out a dire picture of the impact of Labour's budget.

14 Nov 2024

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Pharmacies poised to take collective action after NPA ballot result

Independents could be limiting their services to patients in the New Year following a near unanimous vote in favour of collective action in the NPA’s ballot.

14 Nov 2024

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Robots versus hub and spoke: you decide

Two suppliers talk about what independents should consider when choosing hub and spoke or dispensing robot.

13 Nov 2024

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‘Well performing’ pharmacy in North East sold to unnamed first-time buyer

Skelton Pharmacy was owned by Zulfiqar Rafiq, who runs three other pharmacies in Middlesbrough.

13 Nov 2024

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Labour’s Budget will have ‘devastating impact’ on pharmacies in Northern Ireland

Community Pharmacy Northern Ireland chief executive Gerard Greene warned the measures will impact pharmacy services.

13 Nov 2024

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Assisted dying: Pharmacists & pharmacy technicians could ‘accompany’ doctor making preparations

Controversial Leadbeater bill refers explicitly to pharmacy professionals.

13 Nov 2024

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Proposal to merge Boots union with PDA ushered through in landslide vote

'Hundreds' of pharmacists to join PDAU in January as 96% of votes express support

12 Nov 2024

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