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Lloyds to charge £25 for new health check service

LloydsPharmacy has launched a new private health check service that includes a blood pressure and BMI check.

30 Jan 2020

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Squeezed margins 'the biggest threat facing pharmacy' in 2020

Pressures on gross margins are the biggest threat facing community pharmacies in 2020, according to a new survey.

30 Jan 2020

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New FP10 forms circulated to prevent penalty charges

NHSBSA has begun issuing new prescription forms and tokens to make it easier to check patients' exemption status.

29 Jan 2020

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Pharmacies across Europe hit by drug shortages

Community pharmacies in 24 countries in Europe experienced medicines shortages last year, according to a PGEU report.

29 Jan 2020

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NHS Trust in 10 year deal with Babylon

Wolverhampton rolls out vertically integrated digital healthcare plan.

29 Jan 2020

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PSNC pushing for further investment

PSNC will not wait for annual review to put case for further investment.

29 Jan 2020

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Pharmacists asked to be vigilant for suspected vaping harm

Outbreak of vaping associated lung injury in the USA sparks alert in UK.

29 Jan 2020

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NHS director quizzed on community pharmacists 'jumping ship'

An NHS official has denied claims that employment incentives for GP pharmacists will harm community pharmacy.

28 Jan 2020

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Pharmacy owner's son jailed for selling controlled drugs

A pharmacy worker has been jailed for six years for illegally selling controlled drugs he purchased through his mother’s pharmacy.

27 Jan 2020

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Boots pharmacists secure 7.6% pay increase

The pay rise, which starts next month, will see pharmacists earn £36,600 based on a 40-hour week.

24 Jan 2020

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Two of three accused companies admit price collusion

Two of three accused drug companies admit their part in an alleged anti-competitive agreement.

23 Jan 2020

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Scotland's drugs spend drops for first time in 10 years

Last year saw the first drop in spending on medicines in the community in Scotland in a decade.

22 Jan 2020

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Amazon files for pharmacy trademark in UK

Amazon is seeking to trademark the name ‘Amazon Pharmacy’ in the UK, Canada and Australia.

22 Jan 2020

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Boris Johnson pays a visit to local pharmacy

Prime minister Boris Johnson visited a community pharmacy in his local constituency last Friday.

21 Jan 2020

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Lloyds launches mental health pilot in Manchester

Community pharmacists are piloting a new service that offers personalised support to mental illness patients.

21 Jan 2020

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Over 2,300 complaints to Ofcom over comments on pharmacists

Broadcasting regulator Ofcom has received 2,313 complaints regarding comments made about pharmacists on ITV’s This Morning.

20 Jan 2020

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