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I missed regular patient contact, says PCN pharmacist on return to community

Ben Merriman said he enjoyed his time in general practice but missed “regular interaction with patients."

11 Dec 2023

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Mental health medicines prescribed on the rise in England

Twenty-two million antidepressants were prescribed to nearly seven million patients between July and September.

07 Dec 2023

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MHRA sets out new measures on the prescribing of valproate

From January next year, valproate must not be prescribed to new male or female patients under the age of 55 unless certain conditions are met.

06 Dec 2023

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Pharmacy students undergo on-the-job training in Northern Ireland

Students will have 12 weeks of training across hospital and community pharmacy and general practice.

05 Dec 2023

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CMA investigates Pharmacy2U’s acquisition of LloydsDirect

The deal, completed in October, saw the UK’s two biggest online pharmacy businesses merge.

04 Dec 2023

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Haleon teams up with pharmacists in burnout-flu initiative

Haleon has joined forces with Thorrun Govind and Olutayo Arikawe who are known for their dedication to mental wellness.

30 Nov 2023

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Large scale study shows HIV prevention drug PrEP is highly effective

The trial involved over 24,000 people and found PrEP reduced the risk of transmission of HIV by 86 per cent.

30 Nov 2023

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LloydsPharmacy’s high street demise is great for independents

With LloydsPharmacy out of the high street picture, independents have even more scope to capture the public’s hearts and minds.

29 Nov 2023

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LloydsPharmacy Healthcare Services appoints new clinical director

Victoria Steele has been appointed to the senior role at Hallo Healthcare Group.

29 Nov 2023

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MHRA recalls batches of eye gels after possible contamination

Batches of carbomer-containing lubricating eye gels branded Aacarb, Aacomer and Puroptics were recalled as a precaution.

28 Nov 2023

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CCA: 1,008 fewer pharmacies now compared with 2015

CCA chief executive Malcolm Harrison said 'a toxic mix of funding, workforce and workload pressures are restricting pharmacies.'

27 Nov 2023

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Patients relying more on independents after multiples' movements

The NPA's Simon Tebbutt said patients are relying on independents more because of “market movements involving LloydsPharmacy and Boots.”

23 Nov 2023

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Bristol Labs says there’s been no disruption in supply of co-codamol

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency partially suspended its manufacturing and wholesale distribution authorisations.

22 Nov 2023

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Pharmacy closures will cause communities to 'fall apart’, Portsmouth summit warned

Councillor Matthew Winnington told Portsmouth Council's pharmacy summit that pharmacies in coastal areas are more likely to close.

20 Nov 2023

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Campaign builds to get University of East Anglia a new pharmacy

A petition to ensure students can access a pharmacy after Boots closed its branch on the campus in July has attracted nearly 500 signatures.

20 Nov 2023

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Health and social care committee inquiry on pharmacy starts this Tuesday

The inquiry is expected to focus on the impact of pharmacy funding shortfalls on services and patients among other issues.

17 Nov 2023

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