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Northern Ireland to recognise pharmacy technicians as a profession

Health minister Swann begins work to bring PTs under professional regulation.

30 Jun 2022

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WBA calls off Boots sale over ‘dramatic change’ in financial markets

The deal was abandoned after the last remaining bidder was unable to meet its target price.

28 Jun 2022

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Pharmacies missing out on millions due to ‘informal’ GP referrals

Nine per cent of patients in a PSNC audit were referred to a pharmacy 'informally' by their GP or NHS 111.

27 Jun 2022

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MPs urge pharmacy minister to review sector funding

PSNC 'negotiating hard' for more money, Caulfield tells MPs during debate.

23 Jun 2022

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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

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Boots agrees to 11% increase to newly qualified pharmacist wages

Base rate for newly qualified pharmacists rising from £37,750 to £42,000 FTE.

22 Jun 2022

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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

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NHS not equipped for pharmacy cancer referrals, charity warns

More equipment and staff are needed to help diagnose patients referred from pharmacies, says PCA.

20 Jun 2022

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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

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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

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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

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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

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NICE says 400,000 people could benefit from new triglyceride drug

Vazkepa can reduce heart attack and stroke in individuals with residual risk despite statin treatment.

14 Jun 2022

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Flu jabs can cut CV risk

Meta-analysis finds that flu vaccinations can cut CVD risk by over a third.

10 Jun 2022

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AIMp is misinforming its members about our proposals, says RSG

AIMp chief executive Leyla Hannbeck said it is not encouraging its members how to vote.

10 Jun 2022

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Cost of prescriptions dispensed in community rises £83m in England

NHS Business Services Authority reveals £9.69 billion of items were dispensed in 2021-22.

10 Jun 2022

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