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Regulations

GPhC warns pharmacist over ‘unsolicited’ message to patient on social media

Joshua Dylan Mistry allegedly obtained a patient’s contact details from their medical records before sending the message while working at Popsons Chemist in Daventry.

05 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Customer service

Rising numbers of patients are turning to pharmacists for health advice

The agency Kaizo said 22 per cent of 500 people who responded to its survey said they depend on pharmacists for health advice.

15 Feb 2024 , 1 Min Article

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People

Abuse on social media

When patients post rants of industrial grade poisonous venom about pharmacists on social media, it's abuse, says Terry Maguire.

24 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Clinical services

Pharmacists air concerns about NHSE's independent prescribing training plans

NHS England says foundation trainees should focus on one clinical area when taking their independent prescribing training from 2025-26.

17 Jan 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Services

MPs push for dermal fillers to be prescription only

There are concerns about a lack of regulation of aesthetic procedures.

04 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Online giants urge jab uptake among young people

Social media companies are employing a variety of tactics to persuade young people to have a Covid vaccination.

21 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacists need to prove their worth 

The pharmacy profession needs a much more comprehensive social media strategy and media infrastructure, says Peter Kelly.

26 Mar 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Employment

Don't boast about flu jab numbers, PDA warns pharmacists

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association has said some pharmacists are “making irresponsible remarks” on social media regarding the flu service. 

01 Oct 2020 , 1 Min Article

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NHS social media campaign supports pharmacy

Updated resources available to support campaign 

29 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Customer service

What's up with WhatsApp?

Saam Ali hails what he considers to be a real game changer for businesses.

08 Oct 2018 , 1 Min Article

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JOIN THE PHARMACY SOCIAL MEDIA REVOLUTION #PHARMACYROCKS

This year, The Pharmacy Show is launching its own hashtag #PharmacyRocks.

16 Sep 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Flu

Ensuring your flu service goes viral

Saam Ali explores the different ways you can spread the word about your flu vaccination service.

09 Sep 2018 , 2 Min Article

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Flu

Ensuring your flu service goes viral

Saam Ali explores the different ways you can spread the word about your flu vaccination service.

09 Sep 2018 , 2 Min Article

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Digital & technology

Wearing well

Saam Ali argues that digital medicine should be fully involved in everyday pharmacy practice.

15 Aug 2018 , 2 Min Article

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Digital & technology

Making SEO work for your pharmacy

When it comes to selling your services online, remember to think from the user’s perspective, says Saam Ali.

18 Jul 2018 , 2 Min Article

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Digital & technology

Delivering the goods

Mobile app-based services could transform your delivery service, says Matthew Chapman.

15 Jul 2018 , 2 Min Article

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