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Asda launches online prescription ordering service with Pharmacy2U

Home ordering service online now, with click and collect launch planned at a later date

10 Apr 2024

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RPS expresses concerns over GPhC’s draft standards for chief pharmacists

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society warned the standards may not provide a framework to support staff to report errors.

10 Apr 2024

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Pharmacy devastated by fire reopens two years later

Pender Pharmacy reopened in Gravesend High Street this month having been forced to relocate in May 2022.

10 Apr 2024

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Assaulting shopworkers to be made a standalone crime

Home secretary announces plan to 'double down' on zero tolerance approach

10 Apr 2024

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Don’t breach responsible pharmacist rules again, GPhC warns Jhoots superintendent

GPhC issues warning after two breaches of RP regulations found at Jhoots branches.

09 Apr 2024

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Health board funds childhood antibiotics expansion to Pharmacy First Scotland

Service expansion enables pharmacists to treat sore throat and skin infections in children.

08 Apr 2024

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New independent prescribing training for pharmacists in Wales

Programme will underpin delivery of the national Pharmacy Independent Prescribing Service (PIPS).

08 Apr 2024

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Sigma: New, greener logistics platform will prevent stock loss

Sigma Pharmaceuticals to use the 'ground-breaking' BoxxDocks platform

08 Apr 2024

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MPs' letter to health secretary warns government about pharmacy funding crisis

Thirteen MPs co-signed the letter to Victoria Atkins telling her the sector must be better supported.

08 Apr 2024

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MHRA recalls batches of irrigation, inhalation and eyewash solutions

The recall was issued as a precaution after fears the batches may have been contaminated with the bacteria Ralstonia pickettii.

08 Apr 2024

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NPA chair: Prescription charge rise is ‘shameful neglect of working people’

Nick Kaye is the latest figure in pharmacy to criticise the government over the prescription charge increase.

05 Apr 2024

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Cegedim appoint ex-Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy superintendent as MD

Cegedim Rx has appointed Phil Galt, who was also at the National Pharmacy Association as a director.

05 Apr 2024

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A closer look at the rise of the independents

Indies are gaining prescription market share - but with margins falling, is it worth it?

05 Apr 2024

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Will VPAG help or hinder supply shortages?

What do community pharmacies need to know about the new voluntary scheme?

05 Apr 2024

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In brief: Pharmacy pressures survey extended

The annual survey from Community Pharmacy England will now close at 12 noon on Monday April 8.

05 Apr 2024

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Suspected cancer referral scheme rolled out across UK pharmacies

Alliance Healthcare is making the Not Normal for You programme available to pharmacies nationwide following successful Alphega launch.

04 Apr 2024

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