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Coming to a town near you...

Proposed Government reforms could escalate local decision making about the shape of health and social care in England. Is community pharmacy ready for more integrated care?

02 Mar 2021 , 4 Min Article

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Next generation Medimat is 'future of automated dispensing'

Medication management and supply chain solution business Omnicell say their new Medimat is "the future of retail automated dispensing".

02 Mar 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Changes ahead for distance sellers

Distance Selling Pharmacies have new regulations to comply with by 1 April, or face the prospect of a breach notice.

12 Feb 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Generics: the year ahead

Brexit and Covid-19 have created multi-layered challenges for medicines availability, with new supply chain regulations adding to import complications.

09 Feb 2021 , 3 Min Article

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Finding ways to protect workers

As a tired and frustrated public reacts to more time in lockdown, Neil Hendry explains how technology could help keep pharmacy staff safe 

07 Feb 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Mythbusting MEES

Solicitor Aidan Welton reflects on some common misconceptions about the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) Regulations

06 Feb 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Are you making the most of the cashless revolution?

We’ve all got used to ‘card or contactless preferred’, but are you using the best card payment service for your business? 

02 Feb 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Mythbusting masks

Mike Murray, chief technical officer at The Vita Group, separates fact from fiction on masks and explains the key features for keeping staff and customers safe

01 Feb 2021 , 3 Min Article

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Why HMRC might investigate

Tax needn’t be taxing if done properly. But attempt to break the rules and HMRC may choose to take a look.

21 Jan 2021 , 2 Min Article

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A tale of workloads, contracts and discrimination

It’s well known that workload can cause stress, but to what extent are employers liable when an employee suffers?

21 Jan 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Five PPE checks for 2021

With stories circulating about PPE that doesn’t protect its users, ASAP Innovations’ Sean Keller describes how to identify fraudulent products

19 Jan 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Appetite for more

As chains continued to divest, others were bold enough to invest in bricks and mortar last year, despite the financial outlook. What do these contractors think 2021 has in store?

19 Jan 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Lessons from enforcement action in online sales

Press stories alleging pharmacists are inappropriately selling medicines online don't seem to want to go away

14 Jan 2021 , 2 Min Article

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The only way is ethics

Fairtrade, social responsibility and good governance have all followed heightened levels of corporate scrutiny

14 Jan 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Cold storage: never more important

The logistical challenges involved in rolling out a Covid-19 vaccine should not be underestimated, says Lec Medical's Mike Butt

15 Dec 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Creating a new balance in your business

Brand strategist Sid Madge suggests a way to respond to the stresses of the current pandemic 

11 Dec 2020 , 2 Min Article

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