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Public health

Whooping cough on the rise in UK as vaccine coverage declines

The UK Health Security Agency said there were 2,591 cases in May but just 59 per cent of pregnant women were offered a vaccine in March.

24 Jul 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Public health

First generic raltegravir medicines for HIV patients approved by MHRA

The MHRA has approved generic versions of raltegravir which reduce the amount of HIV in a patient’s blood when used with other medicines.

22 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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GP survey: 7% of nearly 700,000 patients referred to pharmacies in 12 months

The latest GP Patient Survey found 7.3 per cent of 694,064 patients used a pharmacy after referral from a practice, NHS 111 or A&E in the last year.

17 Jul 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Former Boots pharmacy in Dorset opens under independent ownership today

The branch in Dorset reopens today under independent ownership as Quarter Jack Pharmacy.

15 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Concerns grow over supply of life-saving drug Creon

A regular supply of the drug, used by patients who cannot digest food properly, may not return to normal until 2025 and even possibly 2026.

12 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

PAGB appoints Reckitt general manager as vice-president

Reckitt’s regional director and general manager for the UK and Ireland Brian Fischel joins PAGB as a vice-president to its board.

10 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

We’re working at pace to fix Pharmacy First problems, insists CPE chief

Reports have emerged that pharmacies are struggling to reach the minimum number of consultations to secure the £1,000 payment.

04 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Independent pharmacy chain renews sponsorship with Scottish football club

M & D Green has extended a shirt sponsorship deal with the country’s oldest football club Queen’s Park.

03 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

New report reveals people are turning to AI for health advice

However, over 90 per cent of survey respondents say they’ve only ever had positive pharmacy experiences.

25 Jun 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Public health

Online zopiclone sales contributed to veteran’s death, says coroner

Coroner issues damning criticism of companies selling medicines online.

19 Jun 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Public health

LPC secures funding for second mental health pharmacy service pilot

Community Pharmacy Lincolnshire said the second pilot will see how it fits in with Pharmacy First.

12 Jun 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Public health

Pilot may lead to commissioned mental health pharmacy service in Lincolnshire

The study saw 37 pharmacy staff in eight pharmacies help people experiencing suicidal thoughts or domestic abuse.

07 Jun 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Public health

New STD diagnoses in England on the rise, latest data reveals

There were 401,800 new diagnoses last year compared with 383,789 in 2022 which was a 4.7 per cent increase.

05 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Independent pharmacist reassures Newport residents after buying Well branch

Local residents have been anxiously waiting to hear if the new owner will continue providing key services.

31 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

New campaign aims to advocate for pharmacy globally

Think Health, Think Pharmacy is a new campaign from the International Pharmaceutical Federation.

23 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

NPA launches ‘fair funding campaign’ drive ahead of general election

The NPA will provide pharmacies with campaign packs to ensure a “fair new deal” for contractors is a “key issue” in the general election.

20 May 2024 , 2 Min Article

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