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‘Controlled and limited launch’ for Wegovy

Novo Nordisk has announced that weight loss drug Wegovy (semaglutide) is available from today.

04 Sep 2023 , 2 Min Article

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DH launches consultation on stricter licensing laws for cosmetic procedures

Local authorities to subject providers to more stringent checks through proposed licensing laws

04 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Former journalist and campaigner appointed NPA chief executive

Paul Rees helped persuade NHS England that £2.4 billion a year needed to be invested in general practice during his time at the RCGP.

04 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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RPS appoints new policy and practice lead in Scotland

Fiona McIntyre, whose background is in hospital pharmacy, starts the role in early October.

04 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Legal view: Bullying in the workplace

Anti-bullying and harassment policies should not be viewed as a tick-box exercise

01 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Boots parent seeks new CEO as Brewer steps down after 2 years

Roz Brewer steps down by mutual agreement with WBA board

01 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Senior executive leaves Society after less than a year in post

The RPS is looking for a new chief education and membership officer after the departure of Neville Carter.

01 Sep 2023 , 2 Min Article

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Five charged in Dudley over ‘illegal online medicine sales’

Charges follow an MHRA investigation into illegally operating websites

01 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Utrogestan SSP extended while atomoxetine price increases

The serious shortage protocol for utrogestan 100mg capsules has been extended until September 29.

01 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Beware claims of big economic impact from OTCs

Leela Barham delves into the detail of a recent study

31 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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MPs call for naloxone programme in England with pharmacy at its centre

Bring England in line with the devolved nations, Home Affair Committee urges in wide-ranging report

31 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Flu and Covid vaccination programmes brought forward

This year’s “shambolic” booster campaign will now start on September 11 because of variant warning.

31 Aug 2023 , 6 Min Article

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Wicker Pharmacy saves two lives after taking naloxone training

Wicker Pharmacy is run by Martin Bennett (pictured) whose trainee pharmacy technician Joseph Ridge helped someone who collapsed in the street.

31 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA issues reminder about risks of fluoroquinolone antibiotics

The MHRA said systemic fluoroquinolones “can cause long-lasting, disabling and potentially irreversible side-effects."

30 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NHS funds 500 pharmacists to train as prescribing supervisors

HEE announces 1,000 funded training places, including 500 for Designated Prescribing Practitioners

30 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NHS rolls out mobile blood pressure teams as pharmacy checks soar

Local council and NHS services targeting hard-to-reach patients as pharmacy checks climb

29 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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