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Organisations agree to differ in Pharmacy Supervision Review Group report

After seven months of deliberation the Pharmacy Supervision Review Group fails to reach a consensus on how pharmacy supervision should be reflected in legislation.

01 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Fraudster who used four aliases and 92 false prescriptions jailed

Liam Brickley, 49, of Shropshire Close, Mitcham, Greater London, fraudulently obtained £40,000 worth of drugs from pharmacies over two years.

31 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacists bring legal claim against LloydsPharmacy over redundancy payouts

PDA supports around 100 pharmacists in their claim that 2015 rights should be upheld

31 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Two pharmacies in Whitstable close leaving patients looking for answers

Whitstable Medical Practice said Estuary View Pharmacy and Seasalter Pharmacy had closed “due to unforeseen circumstances."

31 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Commentary: The RPS needs to be replaced

Pharmacy’s professional leadership body is not in a good place, mired in controversies of its own making. It should consider the bold step of dissolution, argues former president Steve Churton.

31 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Hepatitis C rates fall by 45 per cent in England

Better access to antivirals mean more have been treated than still have the infection

28 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Watch out for symptoms of opioid overdose in heroin users

The MHRA urged pharmacists to make their teams aware that heroin users could be at risk because the drug could contain synthetic opioids.

28 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Sigma teams up with Newfoundland Diagnostics

A leading distributor of diagnostic tests, Newfoundland Diagnostics, has joined forces with Sigma Pharmaceuticals.

28 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Proportion of students passing June assessment falls slightly

Last month, 2,805 candidates sat the assessment, with 2,150 passing and 655 failing.

28 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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CPE hits back over AIMp criticism

Negotiating body chief Janet Morrison "disappointed" with Hannbeck comments and defends CPE's record.

27 Jul 2023 , 4 Min Article

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Competition watchdog poised to approve Well’s acquisition of 46 pharmacies

Multiple has found buyers for seven existing branches to address takeover concerns

27 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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'Glamorous grannies' scale peak to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society

Alliance Healthcare employees Nick Atkins and Karl Goodall raised over £1,500 after climbing Pen y Fan, the highest peak in South Wales.

27 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Don't try and get pharmacy first in England 'on the cheap', says Phoenix chief

Phoenix UK group managing director Steve Anderson says the government should learn from Scotland and properly fund the scheme.

26 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA: Hyoscine hydrobromide patches may have serious side effects

The regulator issued its warning after receiving a small number of reports of serious and life-threatening side effects.

26 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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'Requires improvement'. Expert Panel verdict on Government's community pharmacy progress

Progress on key Government commitments to community pharmacy in England 'requires improvement' says panel advising the House of Commons Health Committee

25 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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CCA calls for action on key elements needed to deliver NHS plans for pharmacy

The Company Chemists Association calls for action on four commitments that have the potential to transform patient care through community pharmacies.

25 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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