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Use effective contraception, MHRA tells male valproate patients

MHRA issues new precautionary advice in wake of Scandinavian study

05 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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‘National shortage’ left pharmacist unable to give correct EpiPen dose in fatal case

Pharmacy could not give patient's prescribed strength of EpiPen in fatal anaphylaxis case.

04 Sep 2024 , 2 Min Article

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CPE: NHS failing to publicise Pharmacy First as it raises payment threshold

Morrison calls on NHS to support the service as activity threshold doubles.

02 Sep 2024 , 3 Min Article

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NHS confirms staggered launch dates for 2024-25 pharmacy flu campaign

Jabs to start for pregnant women from September 1 and other groups in October.

19 Aug 2024 , 2 Min Article

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GP strike action impacting Pharmacy First communications

Doctors are switching off Update Record functionality as part of their collective action.

19 Aug 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Diabetes items prescribed in England rose by 21 million between 2016 and 2024

The NHS Business Services Authority said 71 million items were prescribed in 2023-24.

08 Aug 2024 , 1 Min Article

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