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Syri fined after supplying under-strength medicine to child

Company ordered to pay over £50,000 and more than £100,000 in costs after specials manufacturing error

04 Mar 2022

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Ventilation allowance available to Scottish pharmacies

Equipment for consulting rooms must achieve six air changes per hour

04 Mar 2022

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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

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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

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PSNC pushes for more funding as 'challenging' Year 4 negotiations start

The PSNC will continue to push for a budget uplift and "fair funding" for walk-in advice services.

28 Feb 2022

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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

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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

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Does the common cold protect against Covid?

Higher levels of memory T-cells correlated with lower levels of Covid infection.

11 Feb 2022

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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'Deep frustration' as DH review fails to provide pharmacy funding uplift

DHSC and NHS England stand firm on question of global sum increase, says PSNC.

31 Jan 2022

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