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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

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Pharmacy closures will cause communities to 'fall apart’, Portsmouth summit warned

Councillor Matthew Winnington told Portsmouth Council's pharmacy summit that pharmacies in coastal areas are more likely to close.

20 Nov 2023

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Campaign builds to get University of East Anglia a new pharmacy

A petition to ensure students can access a pharmacy after Boots closed its branch on the campus in July has attracted nearly 500 signatures.

20 Nov 2023

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Health and social care committee inquiry on pharmacy starts this Tuesday

The inquiry is expected to focus on the impact of pharmacy funding shortfalls on services and patients among other issues.

17 Nov 2023

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CPE confirms £645m is new money but questions remain over IT

Company Chemists’ Association chief executive Malcolm Harrison said the launch of Pharmacy First was “a huge vote of confidence in the sector."

16 Nov 2023

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Local Authorities share £267m to improve drug treatment and recovery

The DHSC said the money will allow LAs to recruit “more specialised staff to work with people with drug and alcohol problems."

14 Nov 2023

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Leading GP questions rigour of Pharmacy2U’s sickness certificates

Dr Mark Porter said the online pharmacy’s work sickness letter service “is too dependent on taking every customer's story at face value.”

13 Nov 2023

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Scottish Medicines Consortium approves six new treatments

Tafamadis was approved for treating amyloidosis cardiomyopathy, a potentially fatal and undiagnosed condition.

13 Nov 2023

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Diabetes drug authorised for weight loss and weight management

Mounjaro, also known as tirzepatide, has been authorised by the MHRA for weight loss and weight management in people aged 18 and over.

10 Nov 2023

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PDA: We’ve recovered over £100k in unpaid locum fees this year

The most money recovered during one case, the PDA said, was over £8,000. Its director Paul Day described the situation as “shocking.”

10 Nov 2023

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Holland & Barrett begins trial to stock OTC medicines in 20 London stores

The health food retailer is selling general sales list OTC medicines with a view to potentially launching in branches across the UK.

09 Nov 2023

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BSW ICB has lowest number of pharmacists per 10,000 patients in England

Bath and North-East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) ICB also had the second highest pharmacist vacancy rate in England.

08 Nov 2023

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