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Lloyds blames four-day branch closure on 'severe pharmacist shortage'

Lloyds says it cannot solve workforce issue on its own and calls on all pharmacy operators to work together.

19 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy workforce 'crisis' will 'devastate local communities'

CCA warns that workforce migration to general practice will force pharmacies to close.

18 Nov 2021 , 2 Min Article

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NPA lends support to national COPD action plan

National action plan calls for an end to "clinical inertia" with regard to COPD patients.

18 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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First long-acting injectables to treat HIV approved by NICE

Cabotegravir and rilpivirine were shown in trials to be as effective as tablets.

18 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Serious shortage protocol issued for Lipitor chewable tablets

The DHSC has issued a serious shortage protocol for Lipitor 20mg chewable tablets.

18 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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RPS pledges to end financial interests in fossil fuels by end of 2022

RPS president Claire Anderson said it was "a significant moment" for the organisation.

17 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Lockdown led to 'temporary' dip in drug-resistant infections

UKHSA says dip in infections was "likely temporary" and caused by reduced social mixing.

17 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Clinical audit will focus on valproate harm reduction in 2021-22

Audit will aim to reduce potential harm caused by taking valproate during pregnancy.

17 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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One in four vaccinated people at risk of Covid infection

Vaccination alone is not enough to stop the household transmission of the delta variant of Covid-19

16 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC consults on proposals for virtual FtP hearings

The GPhC will publish a report on the 12-week consultation which closes on February 8 next year.

16 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Obesity rates in children at highest level since records began

In England 27.7 per cent of reception-aged children and 40.9 per cent of year six children were obese or overweight

16 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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CCG urges people to return unused antibiotics to pharmacies

Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin CCG makes its plea ahead of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week.

15 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Covid booster campaign extended to 40 to 49 year-olds

Second jab to be offered to those aged 16 to 17 years

15 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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NHS chief announces next steps for local health systems

Dr Claire Fuller tasked to look closely at how PCNs can support ICSs by bringing partners together at local level

12 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Retailers told to recall batches of cold and flu capsules

The packaging and information leaflet in some batches has a dosage error.

12 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Acas talks over Boots pay dispute set for next week

The PDA said pharmacists could launch industrial action if Acas talks fail to bring any resolution.

12 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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