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Possible link between Covid and psychiatric disorders

As many as one in eight who have had Covid-19 may be diagnosed with a psychiatric or neurological condition for the first time within six months.

27 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Community pharmacists leading mosque vaccinations in Birmingham

A pharmacy group in the West Midlands is running two pharmacist-led Covid-19 vaccination sites, including one in a Birmingham mosque.

27 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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RPS urges government to immediately de-list DNP products

RPS chief pharmacist Gino Martini has called on the government to immediately de-list DNP products. 

27 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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NICE approves PLASMA system for enlarged prostate

PLASMA offers lower risk of serious complications, and shorter hospital stay and cost savings to NHS.

27 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Moderna vaccine not suitable for pregnant women warns WHO

The World Heath Organisation warns that pregnant women should not take Moderna's Covid vaccine.

26 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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2020 saw increase in sales of pharmacies

More pharmacies were bought and sold in 2020 than in the previous year, in part due to the sector's high public profile during the Covid-19 crisis.

26 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Constipation the cause of over 200 hospital admissions a day

In 2019/2020 approximately 81,000 people in England forecast to be admitted to hospital suffering from constipation

25 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Community pharmacists vaccinating housebound patients

A team of 22 community pharmacists in South Tyneside have begun vaccinating housebound patients against coronavirus in a new local scheme. 

25 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Locums want to join Covid vaccination effort

An agency has found that nearly all of the locums on its books are willing to administer the Covid vaccine.

25 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Funding for CPCS IT system extended until September 30

Funding for pharmacy CPCS IT systems has been extended until September 30.

22 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Running Covid vaccinations "hugely rewarding" for pharmacist

A pharmacist running Covid-19 vaccinations in Brighton describes her involvement in the national immunisation programme as “hugely rewarding”.

22 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Opioid prescribing varies widely across England

Opioid prescribing varies considerably across England and is especially marked in areas of high socio-economic deprivation, a study shows. 

22 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Urgent plea from NI pharmacies for support from colleagues

Northern Ireland’s CPhO Cathy Harrison has urged pharmacists “with any spare capacity” to assist colleagues in community pharmacies. 

21 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Another 65 pharmacies begin Covid vaccinations

Sixty-five community pharmacy-led vaccination sites have this week become part of the coronavirus vaccination programme in England.

21 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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'Biggest change to pharmacy education in 20 years' introduced

The GPhC's new standards for the initial education and training of pharmacists described as a sea change for the profession.

20 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Six in 10 struggling to stay positive in third lockdown

Many in the UK are struggling to maintain a positive mental outlook during the current lockdown, a recent Ipsos MORI poll reveals.

20 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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