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Leicestershire pharmacists in inhaler recycling scheme

A pharmaceutical company is asking pharmacists in Leicestershire to take part in an inhaler recycling scheme.

 

12 Feb 2021

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Hancock's NHS shake up ' must help pharmacy to do more'

New reforms announced today for health and social care in England should take community pharmacies into account, the sector has said. 

11 Feb 2021

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GPhC: We are not trying to prevent trans hormone supply

The GPhC has attempted to fend off concerns that its decisions may have had a negative impact on young transgender individuals. 

11 Feb 2021

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Confusion over GPhC's 60% exam pass rate 'estimate'

GPhC says its “estimate” of a 60 per cent pass rate in the upcoming registration exam is “definitely not a prediction”. 

10 Feb 2021

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NPA members considering strike action over funding

NPA chairman Andrew Lane said members are considering striking over Treasury's reluctance to write off £370 million in advanced funding.

10 Feb 2021

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Five London pharmacies to run virtual heart clinics

Five London pharmacies will run virtual heart screening clinics for over 65s who suffer shortness of breath.

 

10 Feb 2021

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Treasury stance on Covid costs 'not in line with ministers' promises'

Treasury's refusal to offer contractors more cash is 'not in line with ministers' promises' says PSNC chief Simon Dukes. 

09 Feb 2021

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Annual GPhC fee reviews could be replaced by 'multi-year cycle'

The GPhC is to hold a consultation on plans to set its registration fees for a multi-year period, rather than reviewing them each year.

09 Feb 2021

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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

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Roses are red, Outsider is blue

February may be the shortest month, but our anonymous correspondent has plenty going on to have a pop at

08 Feb 2021

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Joining the dots

Avicenna MD Bharti Patel brings a breath of experience to bear on focusing the independent support group on what matters most to its members

08 Feb 2021

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PDA gains union recognition at Lloyds through voluntary agreement

Lloyds pharmacists to have their pay negotiated by PDAU after voluntary union recognition agreement. 

08 Feb 2021

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1k jabs per week rule to stay 'until supply improves'

The Government won’t relax rules preventing smaller pharmacies from taking part in the Covid-19 vaccination programme until “supply allows".

08 Feb 2021

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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

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Access all areas

More players are joining the remote consultation space as the roll-out of appointments that give patients virtual access to pharmacists speeds up.

07 Feb 2021

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Time to grasp the digital nettle

There are better ways of providing healthcare, says Dr Noel O'Kelly, and it all hinges on digital inclusion.

07 Feb 2021

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