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Public health

Contractor launches petition calling on government to stop violence in pharmacies

Mike Hewitson wants pharmacy staff to have access to a security fund to prevent abuse

17 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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CCA

CCA: Our members will not tolerate abuse

All eight CCA companies have a zero tolerance approach to violence in community pharmacies.

21 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Exclusive: 77% of pharmacists report rise in abusive behaviour

A new survey reveals the extent of the worrying trend of abuse towards pharmacy teams.

29 Mar 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Coronavirus

Yorkshire pharmacies warn of rise in abuse from public

Over 40 per cent of community pharmacies in North Yorkshire have said they have encountered violence and abuse.

26 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article