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DH not yet planning to release pandemic stockpile

There are no plans to release medicines from the DHSC's reduced Essential Medicines Buffer Stockpile.

19 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Well: We won't profiteer from COVID-19

Well Pharmacy has said it is seeking to avoid patients having to pay higher prices during the coronavirus epidemic.

13 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Evidence lacking for hub & spoke says NPA

There is little existing evidence that hub and spoke saves money or improves patient safety, the NPA claimed.

26 Feb 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Scotland's drugs spend drops for first time in 10 years

Last year saw the first drop in spending on medicines in the community in Scotland in a decade.

22 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Resupply dates pushed back for shortage drugs

PSNC has today issued resupply updates for five medicines that have been affected by shortages in recent months.

17 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Irbesartan and Cefalexin on first concessions list for January

The Department of Health and Social Care today releases the first wave of drug price concessions for January.

15 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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CPD module: specials

We take a look at specials medicines, particularly CBPMs and specials for children.

19 Aug 2019 , 5 Min Module

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