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Boots responds to criticism of decision to stop blister pack service

Boots says guidance does not recommend supplying MCCAs to all patients.

22 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Decisive vote in favour of proposals to overhaul pharmacy representation

Almost 90 per cent of participating pharmacies approve the RSG's reform proposals.

22 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Tax really isn’t taxing

Atif Butt looks at ways you can reduce your tax bill and end up with more money in your pocket.

21 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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LloydsPharmacy reacts to reports of security guard turning patients away

The multiple said it needed to protect staff and patients after a number of incidents at its Ash Vale branch.

21 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Glasgow pharmacy chain secures eight-figure loan to expand

HSBC lends M&D Green Group multi-million sum to buy five pharmacies.

21 Jun 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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Alliance Healthcare staff raise over £40k for children’s charities

The Tour D’Alliance saw teams cycle over 1,000km from Coatbridge in Scotland and Exeter.

20 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy’s rent will rise by 220 per cent, says director

Gurdev Channa at Britannia Pharmacy says the rent of one branch will rise from £25,038 a year to £80,000.

17 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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PSNI is not fit for purpose - we need the GPhC!

Terry Maguire takes a sarcastic look at the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland as professional regulator.

16 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Rising locum rates a factor behind pharmacy closures, says CCA

Multiples affected "more acutely" by staffing issues than independents, says trade body.

16 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Supply of PrEP in pharmacies will be examined from the autumn

The HIV Action Plan will look at improving distribution to gay and bixsexual men, Black African communities and others.

16 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Interview: Gisela Abbam

In her first interview since becoming GPhC chair, Gisela Abbam says pharmacy never had a voice during her career.

15 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Javid ‘starting with pharmacy’ as he plans reforms

Pharmacy is first on the Government’s primary care reform agenda, health secretary says.

15 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NHS landlord triples rent for independent pharmacy

NPA urges landlords to review arrangements as one NHS property demands threefold rent hike.

15 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Over 200 residents sign petition to save pharmacy from closure

Lincolnshire Co-op said it was closing the pharmacy because of the low number of prescriptions it dispenses.

15 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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