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Original pack dispensing to be allowed as Government confirms law changes

Legislation change on OPD and whole-pack dispensing of valproate medicines to go ahead

20 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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HEE launches community pharmacist training this month

The NHS-funded training scheme, which offers 10,000 module places, will be provided by CliniSkills until next March.

20 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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HubRx acquires 34-strong pharmacy chain in Yorkshire

HubRx CEO Daniel Lee said the acquisition of The Pharmacy Group will “create a blueprint other independents can follow."

20 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Interested in a LloydsPharmacy?

Independents looking to buy a branch must consider some important factors. As Vinku Shah explains, there is an elephant in the room.

17 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Everything, everywhere, all at once

We need a diversity of solutions to meet our digital health challenges, insists Mohammed Hussain.

17 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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DHSC issues SSP for paracetamol 240mg suppositories

The SSP is in response to what the DHSC described as “a significant ongoing disruption” to supply.

17 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NPA and AIMp members battle for election to PSNC committee

NPA members Jay Badenhorst, Hamish Borno, Chiman Patel and Mayank Patel are among the nine candidates contending for three places.

16 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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HDA defends members against ex-MHRA official's hoarding claims

Martin Sawer questioned whether ex-MHRA inspector Peter Coombs was referring to his members.

16 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Budget 2023: VAT exemption extended to services supervised by pharmacists

Exemption to include services delivered by non-registered pharmacy staff, says chancellor

16 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Multiple opportunities for independent buyers?

Tertius Alberts looks at the key aspects to consider when assessing an opportunity to purchase a pharmacy from a multiple.

15 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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APPG chair urges Sunak to support community pharmacy

Taiwo Owatemi delivered a letter to Downing Street urging the prime minister to put in place the recommendations of its 'Future of Pharmacy' report.

15 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Newly qualified Superdrug pharmacists’ wages rise to £50k

Superdrug also said it is recruiting for 200 roles across England.

15 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC tells Government: No PQS or new services without more funding

PSNC warns Contraception Service must be stalled without offer of extra funding

14 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Two pharmacies sold to first-time buyers

Christie and Co brokered deals to sell Woodstock Road Chemist in Oxford and Barton Pharmacy in North Devon.

14 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Report says 22 million antidepressant items prescribed in three months

The NHSBSA said there was a six per cent rise in the prescribing of CNS stimulants and ADHD drugs between October and December last year.

14 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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RPS rejoins FIP more than a year after leaving

RPS president Claire Anderson said it decided to rejoin after listening to its members.

13 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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