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Government says 3,000 pharmacies in England signed up to contraception service

The service was expanded last year to include the provision of oral contraceptives.

23 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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RPS and RCN update their position on prescribing and dispensing

The bodies said the same healthcare professional can be responsible for the prescribing, dispensing, supply and administration of medicines.

22 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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It’ll take time for public to learn about Pharmacy First, says CPE

Healthwatch found patients are more comfortable seeing their GP and are concerned they won't have privacy in a pharmacy.

22 Jan 2024 , 5 Min Article

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Measles outbreak declared national incident after HSCC warnings last year

English Pharmacy Board member Thorrun Govind said 'pharmacies provide a safe space for people to have a chat about vaccinations.'

19 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Shadow health secretary Streeting ‘is not shy of the word reform,’ says NPA

The National Pharmacy Association said Wes Streeting would introduce “some significant changes” in community pharmacy and the NHS.

18 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Former CPS chief McQuillan appointed Numark chairman

Harry McQuillan stepped down as Community Pharmacy Scotland chief executive in September last year after 17 years at the helm.

16 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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System allowing pharmacists to update patient record ready next month

NHS England said pharmacists across the country will be able to send patient information to practices through GP Connect from February.

15 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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CCA chief: Our members are ‘absolutely committed’ to Pharmacy First

Malcolm Harrison said CCA members are “working tirelessly as they gear up to deliver” the service.

11 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Film crew shoots Pharmacy First advert in Kent

The crew filmed the public awareness advert at Crofton Pharmacy & Travel Clinic which was rebranded Get Well Sooner Pharmacy.

11 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Multiples are not gearing up for Pharmacy First, claims ICS official

Mid and South Essex NHS ICS director of primary care William Guy said large chains are "strategically heading in a different direction."

10 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Three-quarters of survey respondents treat ailments at home

The survey, commissioned by Lanes Health, found 70 per cent have taken to preventative treatment since the Covid pandemic.

09 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies in Lincolnshire to roll out private stroke predictor service

The service, provided by Lincolnshire Co-op and PocDoc, will tell patients what their risk of a stroke or heart attack is in the next 10 years.

09 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA issues warning about missing Cozaar 100mg tablets information

The regulator said the sentence ‘grapefruit juice should be avoided while taking Cozaar’ is missing in some patient information leaflets.

04 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA recalls batches of eye gels after possible contamination

Batches of carbomer-containing lubricating eye gels branded Aacarb, Aacomer and Puroptics were recalled as a precaution.

28 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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CCA: 1,008 fewer pharmacies now compared with 2015

CCA chief executive Malcolm Harrison said 'a toxic mix of funding, workforce and workload pressures are restricting pharmacies.'

27 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Patients relying more on independents after multiples' movements

The NPA's Simon Tebbutt said patients are relying on independents more because of “market movements involving LloydsPharmacy and Boots.”

23 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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