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Public health,

Here’s to our vague adherence service

It appears that for most recipients of MDS trays, there’s no legal or professional obligation to provide anything other than a normal service, says Terry Maguire.

16 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies in Scotland secure six per cent increase in global sum for 2023-24

Guaranteed income from the Drug Tariff will stay at £80 million, taking total community pharmacy funding to £299.533 million.

14 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Existing flu bookings can be carried out in September, says NHSE

Pharmacies will avoid having to rebook appointments although NHS England has not fully reinstated the September 1 start date.

11 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist teaches staff to improve their health through dance

Zi Hong Mok, who has worked in community and hospital pharmacy, made four videos for Cultural Cwtsh, a creative wellbeing resource.

11 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Campaigner starts petition to save Boots branch in Surrey village

In his petition, which has attracted more than 1,000 signatures, Daniel Husseini says the branch is “a mainstay of the local community."

10 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Independents and patients face chaos over delayed flu service

NPA chair Nick Kaye said delaying the start of the flu vaccine service made “no sense” and jeopardised patients’ health and well-being.

09 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Rowlands MD accuses NHSE of failing to ensure DSPs meet regulations

Nigel Swift said NHS England must check that distance-selling pharmacies do not breach their contracts. NHSE said 'local NHS systems' were responsible for this.

09 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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To HPV or not to HPV? That is the question

Who did I go to for advice about getting the vaccine? A comedian who’s been smashing the club circuit for years of course, says Peter Kelly.

09 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Tegretol 100mg tablets out of stock this month, DHSC warns

Reboxetine (Edronax) 4mg tablets are also out of stock from the middle of this month until the end of October.

02 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Holiday health – getting back to basics

We look at how pharmacists can support people to protect themselves against sunburn and stay safe in the sun.

02 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA approves its ninth Covid vaccine Bimervax

The vaccine can be injected as a booster in the upper arm of people aged 16 and over.

01 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Two pharmacies in Whitstable close leaving patients looking for answers

Whitstable Medical Practice said Estuary View Pharmacy and Seasalter Pharmacy had closed “due to unforeseen circumstances."

31 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Hepatitis C rates fall by 45 per cent in England

Better access to antivirals mean more have been treated than still have the infection

28 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Watch out for symptoms of opioid overdose in heroin users

The MHRA urged pharmacists to make their teams aware that heroin users could be at risk because the drug could contain synthetic opioids.

28 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA: Hyoscine hydrobromide patches may have serious side effects

The regulator issued its warning after receiving a small number of reports of serious and life-threatening side effects.

26 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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RPS: More research needed on ketamine as depression treatment

There have been calls for Ketamine to be made available on the NHS for the treatment of depression.

24 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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