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New Covid bivalent vaccine approved by the MHRA

It targets the original strain of the disease as well as the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants

09 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Let’s come together…right now!

Cornwall & Isles of Scilly LPC said thank you to its contractors but what we need is a unifying vision, says Nick Kaye.

02 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Flu could strike earlier this year warns WHO

Calls for people to get their annual flu vaccination have increased in the last few weeks

02 Sep 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Covid vaccine Nuvaxovid passed for use in 12 to 17-year-olds

The MHRA has today announced it has approved Novavax’s Covid vaccine for 12 to 17-year-olds

26 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Government announces U-turn on over-50s free flu jabs

Barclay announces 50 to 64-year-olds will get free flu vaccines this winter.

18 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pulling together to deal with tragedy

Resilience and professionalism saw Gilbody Pharmacy crowned Team of the Year at the Independent Pharmacy Awards.

21 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Taking the long view on long Covid

We urgently need a pharmacy workforce response that includes long Covid, says Mohammed Hussain.

20 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Life lessons from the pandemic

Covid taught me that normally, you should never operate at 100 per cent of your capacity, says Peter Kelly.

09 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Ethnicity and deprivation factors in Covid jab uptake

Black pregnant women are least likely to be vaccinated against Covid, according to new figures. 

17 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Well’s decision to drop Covid isolation rules attracts political scrutiny

Scottish Government expects pharmacies to follow national guidance on self-isolation, says Yousaf.

13 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy Covid vaccine sites could be closed down, says NHES&I

Sites may be paused or closed down if commissioners decide they don't represent value for money.

04 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Full-on assault on Covid

IPA winner Hardik Desai says his Covid vaccination clinic has delivered over 95,000 vaccines.

28 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Well Pharmacy tells staff they can come to work with Covid

Exclusive: Well staff told that isolating after a positive Covid test is now a personal choice.

26 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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EPB chair: Public must be patient with pharmacies over Covid LFTs

Some pharmacists are worried they will face a backlash from patients frustrated at having to pay for tests.

01 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC temporary register to close on September 30

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on the temporary register can re-apply to join the permanent register.

16 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Largest pharmacy chains in price war over Covid lateral flow tests

Boots, LloydsPharmacy and Superdrug are competing for consumers’ hearts and minds over the tests.

24 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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