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How can we expand the role of the pharmacy technician?

The role of a pharmacy technician has changed exponentially over the past few years. But what can be done to expand it even further?

16 Oct 2022

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New survey for pharmacy technicians

A new survey seeking the views and lived experiences of community pharmacy technicians and trainee pharmacy technicians across England has been launched today (October 17) by Health Education England (HEE). 

16 Oct 2022

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Regulator should crack down on abusive social media posts

People need to think before they post, says EPB chair.

16 Oct 2022

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PDA chair: Supervision debate needs 'radical new' approach

The 'high street health centre' model is key to how we should think about supervision, says Koziol

16 Oct 2022

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Boots parent expects UK business to grow 6% in 2023

WBA also hinted that it could revisit plans to sell Boots after talks stalled this year

14 Oct 2022

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Boots teams up with Uber Eats on home delivery pilot

Pilot taking place in 14 stores across the UK

14 Oct 2022

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Pharmacy closures will leave us with ‘depersonalised, dehumanised’ services

Professor David Taylor warns pharmacies struggling with funding cuts and inflation could close

14 Oct 2022

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Pharmacy sales drop 7% at Boots while retail sales are up 15%

Drop in demand for Covid services behind pharmacy sales slump, says multiple

13 Oct 2022

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Items dispensed by pharmacies up but pharmacies are closing

In 2021-22, 308 pharmacies opened and 418 closed, according to the NHSBSA

13 Oct 2022

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Government tax is ‘contributing’ to medicines shortage, warns BGMA chief

Trebling of medicines tax is disrupting the fragile medicines market, warns generics chief

13 Oct 2022

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Market share continues to fall among the biggest pharmacy multiples

Smaller groups and first time buyers keen to fill gaps left by the big players, says Christie & Co

13 Oct 2022

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New AI helps visually impaired

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is being used to improve accessibility to health products, according to announcement from Haleon and Microsoft.

13 Oct 2022

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TM raises over £2,000 for Action for Children

On Friday 7 October, the TM team took to the streets to help raise awareness and funds for Action for Children

13 Oct 2022

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MPs urge Government to scrap HRT charges and diagnose menopause earlier

Scrap the charge 'urgently' says Menopause APPG in its report

12 Oct 2022

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One in five adults store medicines in the bathroom

RPS surveyed over 2,000 UK adults on how they store their medicines at home

12 Oct 2022

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UK tops ranking of 40 countries for ‘inclusive healthcare’

Health inclusivity index looks at indicators like health workforce and care for vulnerable groups

12 Oct 2022

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