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NI health minister approves £5m increase in pharmacy’s retained margin

Robin Swann said community pharmacy’s retained margin will go from £26.5 million to £31.5 million.

18 Apr 2024

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Conservative MP criticises Asda over closure of branch in Cornwall

Scott Mann accused Asda of making an “extremely disappointing” decision to close its branch in Bodmin at short notice.

15 Apr 2024

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Pharmacies in worse position than before pandemic, NPA tells Covid inquiry

The NPA’s legal representative Deirdre Domingo warned the Covid inquiry that eight independent pharmacies are closing each week.

11 Apr 2024

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MHRA recalls batches of irrigation, inhalation and eyewash solutions

The recall was issued as a precaution after fears the batches may have been contaminated with the bacteria Ralstonia pickettii.

08 Apr 2024

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NPA Essential: April 2024

This month's news from the National Pharmacy Association.

05 Apr 2024

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NPA chair: Prescription charge rise is ‘shameful neglect of working people’

Nick Kaye is the latest figure in pharmacy to criticise the government over the prescription charge increase.

05 Apr 2024

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Measles on the rise and scarlet fever higher than five-year average

The total number of cases since October 1 last year is now 934, with London showing “an increase in activity."

04 Apr 2024

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PAGB urges parties to re-evaluate ‘restrictive’ switching criteria ahead of general election

The PAGB urged parties to consider a number of recommendations to ensure self-care is “integral” in reducing the pressure on the NHS.

03 Apr 2024

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PDA warns Leadsom about potential risks of pharmacy technicians’ clinical roles

The PDA warned there is a “very significant difference between the training and formation” of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

27 Mar 2024

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(app)titude

In a world overwhelmed by new technology, health tracking apps are a genuinely useful tool that regular people can use to keep tabs on their health.

25 Mar 2024

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Rowlands MD: Pharmacy First will only continue if contract funding improves

On Pharmacy First and the pharmacy contract, Rowlands Pharmacy MD Nigel Swift warned the government that "one depends upon the other."

25 Mar 2024

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Editor's view: RPS drugs shortages group is a bit short on detail

Maybe nobody will be held to account, or even asked awkward questions, given the group’s ‘advisory’ nature, says Neil Trainis.

20 Mar 2024

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Coroner urges review of special container status after Clopixol suicide

Sunderland coroner issues report after inquest makes a finding of suicide.

20 Mar 2024

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Pharmacy First is good but pharmacies ‘on their knees’, says Lib Dem MP

Richard Foord told parliament that although the launch of Pharmacy First “is good in theory,” pharmacies “are on their knees".

18 Mar 2024

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Ex-home secretary urges government to ‘grow’ Pharmacy First

Priti Patel told parliament this week the service is giving pharmacies “new business activities that importantly keep their footfall going."

15 Mar 2024

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RPS sets up ‘advisory group’ to examine causes of drugs shortages

The group will be chaired by Dr Bruce Warner (pictured) who stepped down as England's deputy chief pharmaceutical officer last year.

13 Mar 2024

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