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Test and trace: 'Same rules apply' to pharmacy teams

Health workers including community pharmacy teams are "essentially" subject to the new self-isolation guidelines in the Government's test and trace scheme, the comments of a DHSC spokesperson suggest.

28 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies get a further £50m cash advance from Government

Community pharmacies in England will receive a further £50m cash advance at the end of May to help keep the sector afloat amid severe cashflow worries.

28 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC: 'No need for restrictions' on provisional pharmacist role

The GPhC has said that as long as appropriate safeguards are in place to support provisionally registered pharmacists there is “no need” to restrict the scope of their role.

28 May 2020 , 2 Min Article

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RPS 'disappointed' pharmacies not included in PPE rollout

A new Government PPE portal allowing health and care workers to order supplies online is not yet open to pharmacy teams.

27 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Well launches delivery site for OTC products

Well Pharmacy says it has begun delivering some OTC medicines and other non-prescribed healthcare products to patients’ homes through a new online shopping site.

27 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Boots uses lockdown learnings with new measures

Boots is introducing a raft of new safe shopping and working measures for its customers, patients and staff as the public returns next month to the high street.

27 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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McKesson cost cutting leads to 239% rise in profits

LloydsPharmacy parent company McKesson has said a dramatic 239 per cent year-on-year profit rise in its European business has been driven in part by cost saving measures.

26 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Unlicensed anti-viral gets MHRA approval for Covid-19

The MHRA has said it supports the use of the unlicensed anti-viral remdesivir in some Covid-19 patients with “high unmet medical need”.

26 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Covid-19: Pharmacies get steep bill for incomplete script forms

Community pharmacies in England have been hit with a higher than usual bill for incomplete prescription forms ‘switched’ from exempt to chargeable.

26 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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National lab-based antibody testing starts next week

Roche and Abbott to supply 10 million tests in coming months

22 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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CPNI bids for resources to help NHS re-establish

Pharmacies can provide significant support as NHS re-establishes normal working

22 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Charity: Don't ignore pancreatic cancer signs during Covid-19

A leading charity has warned people against putting off seeking help if they experience symptoms of pancreatic cancer.

21 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Backlash against £69 home antibody tests after Superdrug sells out

The manufacturer of a Covid-19 antibody test has criticised companies selling home testing kits to the public.

21 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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ACTNow: New wellbeing campaign for pharmacy

Pharmacist Support launches initiative to raise awareness of the importance of looking after wellbeing and maintaining good mental health in the profession.

21 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC shifts to 'anticipatory regulation' in 5-year strategy

The GPhC plans to shift to a more "anticipatory" regulatory style and use data to "focus on getting ahead of issues before they happen".

20 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Superdrug antibody test sells out hours after launch

A coronavirus antibody test launched by Superdrug earlier today is already listed as unavailable on the company’s website due to high demand.

20 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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