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GPs told to offer Shingrix vaccine to eligible patients

The vaccine will be given in two doses, the second two months after the first.

19 Aug 2021

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Children in troubled households more likely to suffer mental health issues

Researchers looked at the anonymised hospital and GP records of 190,000 children in Wales.

19 Aug 2021

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PCN pharmacist workforce rises 18 per cent in three months

Number of full time PCN pharmacists rose by 18 per cent between March and June.

19 Aug 2021

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Patient alert issued over 'unprecedented' opioid overdoses

PHE issues a national alert after an "unprecedented number of overdoses".

18 Aug 2021

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Staffordshire pharmacies paid for OA pilot consultations

Around 40 pharmacies are taking part in an arthritis pilot in the Staffordshire area.

18 Aug 2021

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Charity attacks plans to raise free prescription age to 66

The Government plans to increase the age for prescription exemptions to 66 years.

17 Aug 2021

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MHRA reclassifies Nuromol from P to GSL

The decision will make it easier for patients to access the painkiller, says the regulator.

17 Aug 2021

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RPS urges government to block Philip Morris takeover of respiratory company

Charities and health experts have expressed deep ethical concerns over the deal.

16 Aug 2021

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RSG surveys contractors on future roles of national and local bodies

Contractors asked which functions to be delivered at local and national level.

16 Aug 2021

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All 16 and 17 year olds to be offered Covid vaccination by August 23

The DHSC has said over 800 GP-led sites will offer vaccines to youngsters.

16 Aug 2021

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Government consults on new regulatory framework for PoC products

Framework to cover new types of medicines that are manufactured and supplied at the point of care.

16 Aug 2021

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Reduced activity during lockdown could mean more falls in the elderly

Reduced strength and balancing activity could increase risk of falls in older people by over 6 per cent

16 Aug 2021

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London pharmacies take part in meningitis campaign

Pharmacies will give people information about how to prevent infection.

13 Aug 2021

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Numark's Golden Tote takes to the road

Numark is hitting the highway as it promotes its Golden Tote dispensing solution to members.

13 Aug 2021

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Half of community pharmacists consider switch to general practice

Community pharmacy could be facing a workforce crisis, an exclusive survey finds.

13 Aug 2021

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New pharmacy quality scheme starts on September 1

The 2021-22 scheme will again contain seventy-five million pounds in funding.

12 Aug 2021

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