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Omicron wave: 9 in 10 pharmacies struggling with staff absences

Exclusive: 87% of pharmacies have suffered staff absences in recent weeks, a survey indicates.

11 Jan 2022 , 2 Min Article

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Boris Johnson visits Covid vaccination centre in his constituency

The prime minister visited a Boots vaccination centre in Uxbridge yesterday.

11 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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EPB chair: Government must support pharmacy to help NHS recover

Govind says pharmacy can help clear the backlog of care as suggested by the health and social care committee.

10 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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David Webb to replace Ridge as England's chief pharmacist

Webb will take up his post in February as Keith Ridge retires after 16 years as CPhO.

10 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Former PSNC chair Barry Andrews CBE dies at 77

Andrews was a people person first and foremost, writes P3Pharmacy editor Rob Darracott.

10 Jan 2022 , 2 Min Article

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CPCS a 'complex mess' and needs reform, says leading GP

Exclusive: Richard Vautrey says the CPCS is complicating patient referrals from practices to pharmacies.

07 Jan 2022 , 2 Min Article

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'Unfair' to make pharmacies 'ration' lateral flow tests say bodies

NPA and CCA call for calm from public as lateral flow test shortages continue to bite.

07 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Boots pharmacy sales rise 8.8pc amid 'stronger demand' for services

The three months to November 30 saw Boots pharmacy sales rise by 8.8 per cent compared to the previous year.

06 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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LFD deliveries to pharmacies to rise by a third under new plans

UKHSA brings in a second partner to deliver an extra 3.5 million tests each week.

06 Jan 2022 , 2 Min Article

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Rare case of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea bacteria detected in UK

A man in his early 20s was infected in London in November last year but was treated successfully.

05 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Medicines wholesaler secures multi-million refinancing deal

Lexon secures multi million asset-based lending facility with HSBC.

05 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Lloyds signs contract to stock fit to fly antigen tests

LloydsPharmacy will begin stocking Myhealthchecked's fit to fly antigen tests this month.

05 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NHS app passes 22 million users since its launch

Over 18 million registrations have been made since the NHS Covid pass was added on May 17.

04 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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American equity firm reportedly makes offer on Boots UK

Bain Capital declines to comment on reports it has made a takeover offer for the multiple.

04 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Lateral flow demand not going away warns NPA

High demand means Government must be 'candid' about prioritising supplies, says NPA.

04 Jan 2022 , 2 Min Article

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A merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year  to you

Best wishes for a merry Christmas and a happy New Year to pharmacy teams everywhere from all at CIG

24 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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