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Over half of UK adults have now had second Covid vaccination

Vaccination programme remains on track to offer a first dose to all adults by the end of July.

04 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy LFD test service launched in Scotland

Contractors will receive a participation fee of £450 to cover initial set-up costs and a distribution fee of £2 per kit.

04 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pay concerns 'driving retention issues in pharmacy'

Concerns around pay and workload are partly behind growing retention issues among the community pharmacy workforce, a new report warns. 

03 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

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AmerisourceBergen completes deal to acquire Alliance Healthcare

The American wholesaler AmerisourceBergen Corporation has today completed a deal to acquire Alliance Healthcare.

02 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Invest in NI pharmacy network, negotiator urges

The negotiating body for Northern Ireland’s pharmacies has called on the Department of Health to rethink its approach to primary care "bottlenecks".

02 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

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A prescription for progress   

We need to have a grown-up conversation about independent prescribing in community pharmacy, says Nick Kaye.

01 Jun 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Rowlands MD to step down in August

Rowlands managing director Mark Bather will step down in August having decided to retire.

 

01 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Use of drug shortage protocols rising rapidly, FOI data reveals

Exclusive: The use of SSPs is rising rapidly according to data released under the Freedom of Information Act. 

28 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC wants 'more effective booking process' after exam chaos

The GPhC has said it will seek to "arrange a more effective booking process" for future registration exams after many faced difficulties in March. 

28 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Estradot SSP extended, final May concessions announced

The serious shortage protocol for Estradot 75 micrograms patches has been extended until June 11.

28 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC postpones elections to allow RSG to complete its work

PSNC has postponed the elections for its 13 independent contractor regional representatives until early 2023.

28 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Shingles and skin infection PGDs added to Pharmacy First Scotland

After some delay, PGDs supporting two further common clinical conditions are to be added to the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland service.

28 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies giving 17 unpaid consultations per day

The average community pharmacy in England conducts 17 'informal' patient consultations each day, PSNC has found. 

27 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Raise tobacco age restriction to 21, charity tells Government

A leading charity has called on the government to raise the age for tobacco sales to 21. 

27 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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London LPC chief stands down after 26 years

Hemant Patel has stepped down as secretary of North East London’s Local Pharmaceutical Committee after 26 years in post. 

26 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Diabetes type 2 patients can benefit from low carb diet

The report found beneficial effects from following a lower carbohydrate diet, such as an improvement in blood sugar management.

26 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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