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Could cholesterol changes point to dementia?

Cholesterol levels may be a new biomarker for identifying people at risk of dementia, suggests a new study.

04 Mar 2025

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BMA agrees new deal for GPs

Collective action “paused” as 7.2 per cent funding uplift agreed.

03 Mar 2025

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PDA claims Tesco has failed to tell staff which branches will close

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association said a lack of details may cause anxiety for pharmacists and heap pressure on other pharmacies.

03 Mar 2025

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Lincolnshire Co-op pharmacies to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support

Lincolnshire Co-op will run a series of events to raise £200,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support in six months.

03 Mar 2025

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HSCC chair gives NHSE until March 14 for pharmacy economic review answers

Health and social care committee chair Layla Moran pressed NHS England to say when the analysis will be published and, if so, if it will be produced in full.

28 Feb 2025

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Pressures survey deadline extended

CPE has extended the deadline for its Pharmacy Pressures Survey to Monday March 10.

27 Feb 2025

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Pharmacy chain sells five branches after ‘strategic review’

Sykes Chemist Group sold the pharmacies to Manchester-based Everest Pharmacy Ltd.

27 Feb 2025

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Paydens and Drinkaware join forces over alcohol campaign

Pharmacists are using a screening tool to assess and advise on people’s drinking habits.

27 Feb 2025

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Asda launches £25 earache service ‘to reduce NHS burden’

Asda launches new service for over-18s with acute otitis media.

27 Feb 2025

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Pharmacist convicted of possessing indecent images of children struck off

Patrick Colm Hassan pleaded guilty to making an indecent photograph/pseudo-photograph of a child and possessing an extreme pornographic image.

27 Feb 2025

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Peers vote to exempt pharmacies from paying higher national insurance

Lords votes 305 to 175 in favour of making pharmacies exempt from NI hike.

26 Feb 2025

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NPA backs plan to increase community pharmacies’ delivery of vaccines

A report by the Pharmacy Vaccinations Development Group urges policymakers to ensure deprived communities have access to vaccines.

26 Feb 2025

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RPS using upcoming SRV in membership recruitment drive

The RPS is urging pharmacists to join the Society by 28 February to be eligible to vote on Royal College proposals.

25 Feb 2025

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GPhC updates 'green thinking' within education guidance

The GPhC has updated its education guidance to reflect commitments to a carbon net zero action plan for sustainable pharmacy regulation.

25 Feb 2025

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PocDoc partners with Scottish pharmacies with home CVD test

PocDoc is partnering with two Scottish pharmacy chains to make its home cardiovascular disease (CVD) test made available in over 35 pharmacies.

25 Feb 2025

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Pharmacy2U's new app combines services in single platform

Pharmacy2U unveils a new app that combines pharmacy, GP, NHS, vet and wellness services in a single platform.

25 Feb 2025

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