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More pharmacists in Devon needed, says Tory council leader

Councillor John Hart also called for the creation of a pharmacy school in Devon so it can develop its “own specialists."

21 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Original pack dispensing to be allowed as Government confirms law changes

Legislation change on OPD and whole-pack dispensing of valproate medicines to go ahead

20 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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HEE launches community pharmacist training this month

The NHS-funded training scheme, which offers 10,000 module places, will be provided by CliniSkills until next March.

20 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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HubRx acquires 34-strong pharmacy chain in Yorkshire

HubRx CEO Daniel Lee said the acquisition of The Pharmacy Group will “create a blueprint other independents can follow."

20 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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DHSC issues SSP for paracetamol 240mg suppositories

The SSP is in response to what the DHSC described as “a significant ongoing disruption” to supply.

17 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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HDA defends members against ex-MHRA official's hoarding claims

Martin Sawer questioned whether ex-MHRA inspector Peter Coombs was referring to his members.

16 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies had a record flu jab season – but policy missteps got in the way

How was the 2022-23 flu season for you? Sasa Jankovic explores the hurdles pharmacies faced

15 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Report says 22 million antidepressant items prescribed in three months

The NHSBSA said there was a six per cent rise in the prescribing of CNS stimulants and ADHD drugs between October and December last year.

14 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA looked into wholesaler hoarding claims, says ex-inspector

Former MHRA good distribution practice inspector Peter Coombs said it was “extraordinarily difficult” to gather evidence of hoarding.

13 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Outsider: Valproate is a disgrace happening in real time

Thalidomide happened in the 1960s. Why are we repeating the same mistakes now?

02 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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GHP urges members impacted by junior doctors strike to get in touch

The GHP said pharmacists should stick to their job description and ensure they are “qualified, competent and safe” to do any work.

01 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Independent pharmacies losing money and cutting back services

More than a third of owners said they had reduced their opening hours and 59 per cent reduced staffing.

01 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy sector cautiously welcomes post-Brexit NI deal

The National Pharmacy Association said as far as medicines supply is concerned, the “devil may yet be in the detail.”

28 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NPA to give evidence to Covid public inquiry

National Pharmacy Association chief executive Mark Lyonette said inquiry “is an historic opportunity to place on record" pharmacy's achievements.

24 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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CCA warns GP and pharmacy services are reducing in England

Nearly 1,000 pharmacies closed in England between 2015 and 2022, according to an analysis by the Company Chemists Association.

24 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC issues warning over government’s new HRT PPC

The PSNC says the new prescription prepayment certificate could create difficulties for patients and increase pharmacies’ workload.

22 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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