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Pharmacy Magazine's news channel will keep you up to date with the most relevant news for pharmacists within the UK pharmacy sector. We select our pharmacy news topics with pharmacists, pharmacy advisors, and pharmacy technicians specifically in mind.

We cover a variety of pharmacy topics, including new government policies, employment updates, latest therapeutic, clinical and business developments, new prescriptions on the market, and more. Stay informed about everything happening in the pharmacy world and enhance your knowledge and understanding. 

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  • Education & training
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  • Shortages
  • Closures
  • Plus lots more

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Coroner raises concerns after death of woman from cyclizine toxicity

Manchester coroner has written to MHRA and NHS England after investigating death of a patient due to cyclizine toxicity in January 2022

19 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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PDA gives cautious welcome to DHSC supervision consultation

PDA is cautious because modernised model of practice can only be delivered if changes to the law are supported by new Rules and Regulations from the regulator.

19 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NHS vaccination strategy delegates delivery to ICBs

Community pharmacies to have wider role in local vaccination delivery networks which will deliver both life-course and seasonal vaccinations.

19 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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A remarkable feat of resilience and commitment

Wherever you practise in the UK, winter means more work. Pharmacies have a lot on their plate – and I don’t just mean Christmas dinner, says NPA chair Nick Kaye.

14 Dec 2023 , 3 Min Article

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More speculation about possible Boots sell-off

Owner WBA might be looking at again listing the UK pharmacy chain on the stock market, according to Bloomberg.

14 Dec 2023 , 2 Min Article

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We need visionaries to reap benefits of medicines reclassification

Maxwellia CEO Anna Maxwell said switching “has the power to create a seismic shift” from symptom management to prevention.

13 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Demand for GP appointments could rocket if pharmacy closures continue

Widespread pharmacy closures could increase demand for GP appointments by 69 million or more a year, suggest figures from a survey conducted by the National Pharmacy Association in October.

12 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Future of medicines reclassification is exciting, PAGB event hears

The Reclassification Alliance “will drive collaboration” between stakeholders to identify medicines that could be reclassified from POM to P.

12 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacists developing more opportunities in self-care, says FIP report

Globally pharmacists are developing more opportunities to enable self-care. However, substantial barriers still prevent community pharmacy from optimising its performance, says a report from the International Pharmaceutical Federation.

12 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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PDA investigating concerns around Boots pharmacists’ pension entitlements

PDA gathering more information to determine whether there is grounds for a dispute

11 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NHSE: Pharmacy First delivery ‘challenging’ as IT changes needed

NHSE said delivering Pharmacy First was challenging due to 'changes needed in digital infrastructure' during a board meeting last week.

11 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Best practice guidelines launched for online prescribing

Voluntary best practice guidelines have been launched for online care providers.

11 Dec 2023 , 2 Min Article

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I missed regular patient contact, says PCN pharmacist on return to community

Ben Merriman said he enjoyed his time in general practice but missed “regular interaction with patients."

11 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Health minister: ADHD shortages will be resolved ‘very shortly’

Maria Caulfield told parliament the problem was not Brexit-related and said 'we are hoping to have some positive news in the coming weeks.'

08 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Three sentenced for illegal sale and supply of unlicensed medicines

Cleave Lewis, Denis Sutherland and David Sutherland were found in possession of nearly 1.3 million prescription-only drugs.

08 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Mental health medicines prescribed on the rise in England

Twenty-two million antidepressants were prescribed to nearly seven million patients between July and September.

07 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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