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Lloyds forced to attend pharmacist redundancy tribunal – despite dim chance of payout

Liquidation means compensation hopes are dim but tribunal will still go ahead.

18 Apr 2024

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‘Constantly elevated’ drug shortages becoming ‘the new normal’, report warns

Why are medicines shortages getting so severe? A Nuffield Trust report investigates.

18 Apr 2024

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Same-day delivery digital pharmacy secures £9m growth investment

Phlo says it will use investment to grow staff headcount and expand geographic reach

17 Apr 2024

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DH targets puberty suppressing hormones ‘loopholes’ for overseas prescribers

Health secretary says 'nothing is off the table' in tackling overseas 'loopholes'.

17 Apr 2024

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Three community pharmacy representatives appointed to UK leadership board

Expert members announced ahead of first meeting on April 23.

11 Apr 2024

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NHS invests £1.5m in boosting London placements for MPharm students

NHS England pumps £1.5m into expansion of placements in the capital

11 Apr 2024

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Don’t breach responsible pharmacist rules again, GPhC warns Jhoots superintendent

GPhC issues warning after two breaches of RP regulations found at Jhoots branches.

09 Apr 2024

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Health board funds childhood antibiotics expansion to Pharmacy First Scotland

Service expansion enables pharmacists to treat sore throat and skin infections in children.

08 Apr 2024

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A closer look at the rise of the independents

Indies are gaining prescription market share - but with margins falling, is it worth it?

05 Apr 2024

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Will VPAG help or hinder supply shortages?

What do community pharmacies need to know about the new voluntary scheme?

05 Apr 2024

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Family-run pharmacy group buys third site with six-figure investment

Hunter family acquires Parkes Pharmacy with Ulster Bank investment.

04 Apr 2024

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Drug companies must ‘offer solutions’ to assuage HRT competition worries

Theramex's acquisition of Viatris HRT ranges could lead to price hikes, says CMA

04 Apr 2024

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Well posts a £32m loss for 2022-23 as scripts dip slightly

Business suffers despite revenue increase and 'significant' expansion

03 Apr 2024

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Mixed blessings with Pharmacy First

Promising figures from the service launch period won't assuage long-term sustainability worries

03 Apr 2024

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GPhC suspends online superintendent who allowed ‘unfettered’ opioid access

'Relatively short' suspension needed to assure public, says FtP committee.

02 Apr 2024

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CPE: ‘Unclear’ when fee arrangements for 2024-25 will be revealed

Contractors 'on their knees' warns CPE as it updates on status of negotiations.

02 Apr 2024

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