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Health boards struggle to monitor dispensing fraud risk in Wales, says report

An Audit Wales pilot looked at potential “risks around fraud and cost” relating to “expensive items”, specials and “higher cost formulations”.

07 Jun 2024 , 5 Min Article

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Pharmacy bodies urge parties to adopt manifesto ahead of general election

The manifesto, launched by CPE, NPA, CCA and RPS, calls for “a long-term sustainable funding solution”.

06 Jun 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Semaglutide can lead to long-term weight loss

Semaglutide can produce weight loss and reduce waist size for at least four years, says new research.

06 Jun 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Non-melanoma skin cancer deaths rise

Deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer could soon overtake malignant melanoma mortality in England and Scotland.

06 Jun 2024 , 2 Min Article

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New STD diagnoses in England on the rise, latest data reveals

There were 401,800 new diagnoses last year compared with 383,789 in 2022 which was a 4.7 per cent increase.

05 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Holland & Barrett becomes PAGB member

Holland & Barrett said joining the PAGB will help the health food retailer “keep ahead of the evolving regulatory landscape”.

05 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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NPA urges pharmacies to take part in June 20 ‘day of protest’

Pharmacies will be urged to embark on symbolic and practical measures in protest against the government's poor funding of the network.

04 Jun 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Sunak warned not to expand Pharmacy First without increase in funding

The National Pharmacy Association and Company Chemists’ Association said pharmacies need greater support if they are to provide more services.

03 Jun 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacy Advice Audit begins today

The audit will help make the case for increased sector funding, says CPE.

03 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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NPA urges parties to make drugs shortages election pledge as SSPs soar

Fifty SSPs were issued between 2022 and 2024 compared with 14 SSPs issued between 2019 and 2021.

03 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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New role will improve communication between pharmacies and GPs in PCNs

NHS England said community pharmacy PCN engagement leads will be the “point of contact” between pharmacies and practices within PCNs.

31 May 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Independent pharmacist reassures Newport residents after buying Well branch

Local residents have been anxiously waiting to hear if the new owner will continue providing key services.

31 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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DH implements ‘emergency ban’ on puberty suppressing hormones

No new patients under 18 to be put on puberty suppressing hormones under emergency ban

30 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy First provision is a “postcode lottery” says CCA

Trade body calls on policymakers to adopt a three-pronged strategy to support the new service.

30 May 2024 , 4 Min Article

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French pharmacists strike over closures, shortages and online pharmacy proposals

Up to 90 per cent of French pharmacies closing their doors in one-day strike

30 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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DHSC issues new medicines stock warnings

Somatropin (NutropinAq) 10mg/2ml solution for injection cartridges have been discontinued.

30 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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