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Original pack dispensing to be allowed as Government confirms law changes

Legislation change on OPD and whole-pack dispensing of valproate medicines to go ahead

20 Mar 2023

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HEE launches community pharmacist training this month

The NHS-funded training scheme, which offers 10,000 module places, will be provided by CliniSkills until next March.

20 Mar 2023

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HubRx acquires 34-strong pharmacy chain in Yorkshire

HubRx CEO Daniel Lee said the acquisition of The Pharmacy Group will “create a blueprint other independents can follow."

20 Mar 2023

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DHSC issues SSP for paracetamol 240mg suppositories

The SSP is in response to what the DHSC described as “a significant ongoing disruption” to supply.

17 Mar 2023

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Novo Nordisk suspended from ABPI for two years

Novo Nordisk has been suspended as a member of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry for two years due to “serious breaches” of the ABPI Code of Practice.

16 Mar 2023

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NPA and AIMp members battle for election to PSNC committee

NPA members Jay Badenhorst, Hamish Borno, Chiman Patel and Mayank Patel are among the nine candidates contending for three places.

16 Mar 2023

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Government to ‘U-turn on axing free prescriptions for over-60s’

Plans to raise eligibility age to 66 will be abandoned according to reports

16 Mar 2023

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The road to greener deliveries

Sustainability and net zero are key topics for medicines distributors

16 Mar 2023

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HDA defends members against ex-MHRA official's hoarding claims

Martin Sawer questioned whether ex-MHRA inspector Peter Coombs was referring to his members.

16 Mar 2023

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Budget 2023: VAT exemption extended to services supervised by pharmacists

Exemption to include services delivered by non-registered pharmacy staff, says chancellor

16 Mar 2023

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Companies told to stop promoting POM treatments for hay fever

Over a dozen companies have been forced to amend their advertising following MHRA action.

16 Mar 2023

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Pharmacies had a record flu jab season – but policy missteps got in the way

How was the 2022-23 flu season for you? Sasa Jankovic explores the hurdles pharmacies faced

15 Mar 2023

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Boots to launch £19.99 diabetes screening pilot in seven stores

Boots calls for data sharing between NHS and pharmacies as it announces pilot service

15 Mar 2023

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APPG chair urges Sunak to support community pharmacy

Taiwo Owatemi delivered a letter to Downing Street urging the prime minister to put in place the recommendations of its 'Future of Pharmacy' report.

15 Mar 2023

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Newly qualified Superdrug pharmacists’ wages rise to £50k

Superdrug also said it is recruiting for 200 roles across England.

15 Mar 2023

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PSNC tells Government: No PQS or new services without more funding

PSNC warns Contraception Service must be stalled without offer of extra funding

14 Mar 2023

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