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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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Boots cuts the ribbon on new beauty concept store in London

Company announces plans to train up more pharmacists in clinical skin care

07 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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DH launches landmark consultation on proposed supervision changes

Proposals would see pharmacists enabled to delegate more dispensing tasks to colleagues

07 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy stalwart retires as Wicker Pharmacy’s superintendent

Martin Bennett has been the Sheffield pharmacy's managing director for 50 years.

07 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA sets out new measures on the prescribing of valproate

From January next year, valproate must not be prescribed to new male or female patients under the age of 55 unless certain conditions are met.

06 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Belfast pharmacist facing charges related to supply of opioids

Pharmacist faces a dozen charges in upcoming magistrate hearing

06 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy students undergo on-the-job training in Northern Ireland

Students will have 12 weeks of training across hospital and community pharmacy and general practice.

05 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies in Wales feel impact of 20mph speed limit

New urban speed limit causes delays to wholesaler deliveries and disrupts services to housebound clients.

05 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pass rate in autumn registration exam rises to 66pc

November exam saw 700 of 1,067 candidates pass

05 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Drug dealer who pretended to be a pharmacist jailed after student’s death

Benjamin Brown, 32, from Byrefield Road, Surrey, was jailed for four and-a-half years for supplying and possessing prescription-only drugs.

05 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Fewer than 50pc of pharmacies selling POM to P switch oral contraceptives

Kingston University study cites lack of public awareness about their availability and a lack of interest in purchasing them.

05 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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CPE calls for financial support following NLW increase

The negotiator has written to the Chancellor to express its “deep concern” about the financial impact of the wage rise on community pharmacy.

04 Dec 2023 , 2 Min Article

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CMA investigates LloydsDirect acquisition by Pharmacy2U

The regulator has served an initial enforcement order amid competition concerns.

01 Dec 2023 , 2 Min Article

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Haleon teams up with pharmacists in burnout-flu initiative

Haleon has joined forces with Thorrun Govind and Olutayo Arikawe who are known for their dedication to mental wellness.

30 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Large scale study shows HIV prevention drug PrEP is highly effective

The trial involved over 24,000 people and found PrEP reduced the risk of transmission of HIV by 86 per cent.

30 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Police seize ‘thousands’ of illegal prescription pills in Manchester

A man in his 20s arrested following morning raids in Manchester

30 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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LloydsPharmacy Healthcare Services appoints new clinical director

Victoria Steele has been appointed to the senior role at Hallo Healthcare Group.

29 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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