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NHSE: Pharmacy must speak 'as one' to gain power

Community pharmacies need to speak 'as one' to gain greater influence within primary care, a senior NHS England official has said. 

20 Jul 2021

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E-cig loophole puts minors at risk, Government told

A charity criticises the government for failing to close a loophole allowing companies to hand out free e-cigarettes to under-18s. 

19 Jul 2021

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DH sets ambitious targets for winter flu programme

The Department of Health and Social Care announces that it aims to vaccinate 85 per cent of people aged 65 and over against influenza.

19 Jul 2021

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Wright review group to hold focus groups to form proposals

The Wright review steering group will hold a series of online focus groups and workshops this month and in August.

19 Jul 2021

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Pharmacist to run London marathon for charity

Pharmacist Mohammed Hussain will run the London marathon to raise money for Pharmacist Support.

16 Jul 2021

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Boots opens flu jab bookings as demand soars

Boots says it has opened bookings for its winter flu jab service amid reports of soaring demand. 

16 Jul 2021

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Drug companies fined £260m for hydrocortisone price fixing

Drug companies fined £260m for "excessive and unfair" price hikes to hydrocortisone tablets over a 10 year period.

15 Jul 2021

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Masks will still be compulsory in pharmacies says NHSE

The requirement for members of the public to wear a face covering in healthcare settings such as pharmacies will remain in place after Monday.

15 Jul 2021

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'Low capacity' pharmacies can give Covid booster jabs

NHS England invites applications from "low capacity" pharmacies capable of vaccinating 100 patients per week in the upcoming booster drive.

15 Jul 2021

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Bill could give GPs too much power, warns PSNC

The PSNC and other health bodies want the Health and Care Bill to ensure professions outside of general practice are heard. 

15 Jul 2021

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Time to take in different views

Lesley Neil is spreading the word

15 Jul 2021

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Summer season: stick or twist?

Our regular anonymous correspondent is back, with fingers crossed for another seasonal announcement of progress 

15 Jul 2021

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Instant messaging no quick data fix

Siilo chief executive Joost Bruggeman says 'off the shelf' messaging apps pose huge risk for patient confidentiality and data protection

15 Jul 2021

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The inside track on Rosemont

As Rosemont Pharmaceuticals celebrates one year as an independent company, CEO Howard Taylor details their ambitious plans for the future

15 Jul 2021

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From CE to UKCA

New product marking rules are changing the landscape for manufacturers and retailers. Pharmacies would do well to understand the differences

15 Jul 2021

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Considering a business sale?

Get ahead of the game when selling up with solicitor Samuel Milne's tips

15 Jul 2021

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