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Companies told to stop promoting POM treatments for hay fever

Over a dozen companies have been forced to amend their advertising following MHRA action.

16 Mar 2023 , 2 Min Article

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Manchester police appeal for information after pharmacy delivery van stolen

Van involved in 'violent' theft contained £500 worth of 'high strength medication'

14 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Energy regulations: Change around the corner

As a pharmacy business, what do you need to know about MEES?

02 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Don’t comply with ‘advance clinical check’ SOPs, PDA urges pharmacists

Practice exposes pharmacists to possible FtP and legal risks, says PDA

28 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Legal view: Buyer beware?

To what extent are contractors responsible for repairing defective premises? We examine a recent case

07 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Man receives community order after racially abusing pharmacist

Hartlepool man shouted racial abuse in branch of Rowlands Pharmacy last November.

30 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Over a million counterfeit pills seized from Manchester premises

Suspected counterfeit codeine, diazepam and lorazepam seized along with cash

18 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Property considerations before selling

There’s lots to consider ahead of time if you’re planning the sale of your pharmacy business

31 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA seized nearly £1m worth of illegally sold medicines

Anti-depressants, erectile dysfunction tablets, painkillers, anabolic steroids and slimming pills were recovered in the UK.

22 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharma companies fined £70m for ramping up phenytoin prices 2,500%

Pfizer and Flynn must face the consequences, says markets watchdog

21 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Don't overlook statutory registers

Whether you own a pharmacy company or you're selling your shares in one, don't underestimate the importance of accurate statutory registers, says solicitor Tertius Alberts

07 Jul 2022 , 2 Min Article

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Limited options when rents rise

Solicitor Michelle Noble says preparation is vital to get the best out of a rent review

24 Jun 2022 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacy manager jailed after selling codeine to drug dealer

Ex-manager sentenced to two years and five months for illegally selling codeine and other drugs.

19 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Working past 65: do's and don'ts

Those who use data and evidence to inform decisions stand a much better chance of staying out of an employment tribunal

04 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Soaring energy bills: whose tab?

With energy and utility costs rising fast, who pays in a business occupying rented premises? And what can be done to mitigate further increases?

04 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Belfast pharmacist stabbed during aggravated burglary

A man fled the scene after attempting to access the dispensary and stabbing the pharmacist.

07 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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