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NHS axes free flu jabs for adults aged 50 to 64

The 2022-23 flu vaccination campaign will only target pre-pandemic cohorts.

03 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Senior RPS figures to be made redundant

Exclusive: PNN understands that two key positions on RPS leadership team will be axed.

02 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Number of PCN pharmacists up 11pc in three months

There are now just under 3,000 FTE pharmacists working in primary care networks.

17 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Life extending endometrial cancer drug rolled out on NHS

Dostarlimab recommended as a second line treatment for use within the Cancer Drugs Fund.

15 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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'Really difficult' to recruit pharmacists says Rowlands MD

Pharmacies are competing with NHS employers for personnel, says Nigel Swift.

10 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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CCA claims sector is battling 'shortfall' of 3,000 pharmacists

CCA calculates shortage based on extrapolations from Health Education England survey.

09 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NICE makes landmark decision on new weight loss drug

Semaglutide, or Wegovy, is now recommended by NICE under new draft guidelines.

08 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Effect of second-hand nicotine vape on lungs similar to tobacco

Second-hand vape associated with bronchitic symptoms and wheeze, say researchers.

04 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC appoints former charity head as its new CEO

PSNC chair Sue Killen said Janet Morrison "was an exceptional candidate".

04 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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RPS Scotland proposes 'generalist' role for pharmacists by 2030

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will work in varied settings by 2030, says RPS.

03 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Government proposes POM to P switch for HRT product

MHRA launches a proposal on reclassifying the HRT vaginal tablet Gina 10.

02 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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HEE announces 327 funded places on pharmacist prescribing courses

HEE announces new funded places on IP courses for pharmacists this year.

28 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Boots urged to clarify if pharmacists can work elsewhere as it cuts hours

Some pharmacists are to have their hours cut by more than 10 per cent, the PDA claims.

24 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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