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‘Tax on the vulnerable’: Prescription charge to rise to £9.90 from May

RPS and CPE blast the Government's decision to implement the 25p increase.

04 Apr 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Measles on the rise and scarlet fever higher than five-year average

The total number of cases since October 1 last year is now 934, with London showing “an increase in activity."

04 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Drug companies must ‘offer solutions’ to assuage HRT competition worries

Theramex's acquisition of Viatris HRT ranges could lead to price hikes, says CMA

04 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Family-run pharmacy group buys third site with six-figure investment

Hunter family acquires Parkes Pharmacy with Ulster Bank investment.

04 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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GHP calls for standardised approach to creating DPPs for FTY pharmacists

Designated prescribing practitioners will supervise and mentor trainees starting their foundation year in 2025-26.

03 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Well posts a £32m loss for 2022-23 as scripts dip slightly

Business suffers despite revenue increase and 'significant' expansion

03 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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PAGB urges parties to re-evaluate ‘restrictive’ switching criteria ahead of general election

The PAGB urged parties to consider a number of recommendations to ensure self-care is “integral” in reducing the pressure on the NHS.

03 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC suspends online superintendent who allowed ‘unfettered’ opioid access

'Relatively short' suspension needed to assure public, says FtP committee.

02 Apr 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Boots posts 12th quarter of retail market share growth

Boots is reporting retail sales growth of 5.9 per cent for the three months to 29 February 2024, on top of a 16 per cent increase in the prior year quarter.

02 Apr 2024 , 2 Min Article

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CPE: ‘Unclear’ when fee arrangements for 2024-25 will be revealed

Contractors 'on their knees' warns CPE as it updates on status of negotiations.

02 Apr 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Pharmacy technicians to supply medicines under PGDs

“Landmark moment” could allow PTs to administer vaccinations and provide Pharmacy First consultations, says DHSC.

28 Mar 2024 , 3 Min Article

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‘Serious concerns’ about NI pharmacy regulator’s ‘ability to address issues’

PSNI fails to provide accurate information to overseeing body in review process

28 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Living wage hike could lead to pharmacy lay-offs, NPA warns Government

NPA issues dire warning to policymakers over 'unfunded' NLW hike from April.

28 Mar 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Northumberland town's only pharmacy sold to small group owner

Buyer particularly attracted by 'unopposed' nature of the pharmacy, says broker

28 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Boots launches £99 private Covid vaccination service

Boots to become first multiple to offer private Covid service on April 1.

27 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

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PDA warns Leadsom about potential risks of pharmacy technicians’ clinical roles

The PDA warned there is a “very significant difference between the training and formation” of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

27 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

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