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BREAKING: CPCF must be ‘completely overhauled’, says HSCC report

The Health and Social Care Committee said that pharmacy's funding crisis, workforce problems and medicines shortages must be addressed.

29 May 2024

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Boots triples annual profits as retail sales surge

Accounts for 2022-23 show Boots emerged from the pandemic in good health

29 May 2024

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‘Material errors’: Drug firms overturn £35m collusion fines on appeal

Drug companies win appeal against the CMA's findings on prochlorperazine market entry.

28 May 2024

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RPS publishes manifesto to influence MPs ahead of general election

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has published seven issues which it said pharmacy teams should canvass their local MPs on.

28 May 2024

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CCA: NHSE’s failure to solve lack of DPPs risks worsening workforce crisis

The Company Chemists’ Association warned “significant” numbers of pharmacy graduates will struggle to find employment.

24 May 2024

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New campaign aims to advocate for pharmacy globally

Think Health, Think Pharmacy is a new campaign from the International Pharmaceutical Federation.

23 May 2024

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CPE chief: Sunak’s election announcement must not delay funding talks

Community Pharmacy England chief executive Janet Morrison said the negotiator is focused on “accelerating” the 2024-25 talks in the next few weeks.

23 May 2024

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Practice: Running a pharmacy sleep apnoea service

Community pharmacist Gareth Evans is working hard to raise awareness of sleep apnoea among patients seeking advice for sleep-related problems. Rod Tucker reports.

23 May 2024

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Wiltshire Council to discuss potential new pharmacy in Warminster tomorrow

Andrew Murrison, the MP for South-West Wiltshire, said local residents were struggling to access timely pharmacy care.

22 May 2024

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RPS election results announced

Turnout increased slightly but membership numbers continue to fall.

22 May 2024

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Well employee who stole over £4,000 from Northamptonshire branch sentenced

Samantha Burton, 45, from Stoke Albany Road in Desborough, stole £4,085 from the Well branch and was sacked.

21 May 2024

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Pharmacist makes first move into ownership after buying pharmacy near Southampton

Madhu Bhogadi has purchased Bishop Waltham Pharmacy, which was owned by Matrix Primary Healthcare Ltd.

21 May 2024

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Trainee pharmacists ACTNow for mental health awareness

Pharmacist Support is running its annual pharmacist trainee ACTNow wellbeing campaign this week.

21 May 2024

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Boots tries to stop independent from opening pharmacy in South Oxfordshire town

Chaudhry Abbas said Boots wanted to “maintain the monopoly” in Wallingford, a claim Boots denied.

20 May 2024

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NPA launches ‘fair funding campaign’ drive ahead of general election

The NPA will provide pharmacies with campaign packs to ensure a “fair new deal” for contractors is a “key issue” in the general election.

20 May 2024

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Two pharmacists sentenced for illegal supply of 55 million doses of controlled drugs

Mandip Sidhu, 47, of Littleover, Derby, and Nabeil Nasr, 42, of Cheadle, Greater Manchester, each received 24-month suspended sentences.

17 May 2024

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