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Sharp rise in antidepressant use in pandemic

Researchers say mental health safeguards are needed to prevent people suffering harmful side-effects of antidepressants.

04 Jun 2021

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Pharmacy LFD test service launched in Scotland

Contractors will receive a participation fee of £450 to cover initial set-up costs and a distribution fee of £2 per kit.

04 Jun 2021

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GPhC wants 'more effective booking process' after exam chaos

The GPhC has said it will seek to "arrange a more effective booking process" for future registration exams after many faced difficulties in March. 

28 May 2021

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Estradot SSP extended, final May concessions announced

The serious shortage protocol for Estradot 75 micrograms patches has been extended until June 11.

28 May 2021

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RPS launches new strategy for 'bright future'

The five-year strategy aims to "prepare and support the profession for a dynamic future", according to pharmacists' professional body.

24 May 2021

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Five-year timeline to reform Scottish pharmacy education

Timeline part of bigger picture to implement government strategy and GPhC educational reforms.

21 May 2021

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Pharmacy lung health services 'essential' for 95% of patients

Majority of people living with lung disease who access a community pharmacy service to help manage their condition describe it as "essential".

19 May 2021

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Repaglinide back in stock but Voriconazole supplies delayed

The PSNC has reported that Repaglinide 1mg and 2mg tablets are back in stock.

14 May 2021

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Scottish provregs get NHS funding to resit exam

Provisionally registered pharmacists in Scotland who failed the March registration assessment are to receive financial support from the NHS to resit. 

12 May 2021

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Catching symptoms early is key

Given the problems accessing screening over the last 12 months, spotting the early signs of bowel disease is more important than ever

04 May 2021

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PDA 'extremely concerned' by Sewell report on racial inequality

The PDA said it is “extremely concerned and disappointed” by the conclusions of the Sewell Report into racial inequality.

29 Apr 2021

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GPhC announces 88% pass rate in first online exam

Eighty-eight per cent of candidates sitting the online registration assessment in March achieved a pass, the GPhC announced this morning.

29 Apr 2021

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GPhC's pandemic response to be reviewed this year

The Professional Standards Authority is unlikely to publish a report into the GPhC's performance "before late in the year".

21 Apr 2021

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IBS sufferers worried about return to workplace

People with irritable bowel syndrome are anxious about lockdown easing and the prospect of going back to the workplace contributing to their symptoms.

15 Apr 2021

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Tough times for the older generation

The pandemic has been a difficult time for older people, and pharmacy's role in their care is more important than ever

05 Apr 2021

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Hidden benefits to help for men

An estimated five million men in the UK experience erection problems, but a June 2020 survey by Upjohn revealed that only four per cent have sought help from a pharmacist.

12 Feb 2021

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