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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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We cover a wide variety of pharmacy news topics that are relevant to community pharmacists. These are shown under the following key headings::

  • Clinical news and in-depth features 
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  • People
  • Education & training
  • Skill mix
  • Shortages
  • Closures
  • Plus lots more

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UK chief officers spell out vital role of good professional leadership

Chief pharmacists outline impact of good external professional advice and highlight rationale for transitional Pharmacy Leadership Council

15 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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We need to train more pharmacists, says chief pharmaceutical officer

NHSE making the case for more pharmacist training places, says David Webb

15 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NAPC view: Fund care, not just supply

It is time to recognise that all pharmacists in all settings are clinicians, who apply their knowledge in different ways, says National Association of Primary Care president Ash Soni.

15 May 2023 , 3 Min Article

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MHRA rejects POM to P switch for oxybutynin medicine

Evidence shows medical supervision is still required to ensure safe use of Aquiette, says MHRA

15 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Clinical news: Community pharmacy on TARGET with AMS

Research suggests that the PQS has incentivised antimicrobial stewardship in community pharmacy in England.

12 May 2023 , 4 Min Article

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Editor's comment: A platform for growth?

The devil will be in the detail but the Government’s £645m investment in pharmacy in England represents a major shift in thinking.

12 May 2023 , 3 Min Article

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Viewpoint: At last — some genuinely good news for pharmacy

The announcement of substantial new funding for pharmacy services is good news, so let’s thank the people who helped make it happen, says NPA chief executive Mark Lyonette.

11 May 2023 , 5 Min Article

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LloydsPharmacy rejects ‘enhanced redundancy’ claim from ex-Sainsbury’s staff

PDA considering appeal options as LloydsPharmacy refuses to pay out enhanced redundancy

11 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Health centre pharmacy dispensing 18,000 monthly items sold

Christie and Co said Hanford’s Chemist in Llansamlet is a “high-volume health centre pharmacy."

11 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Antidepressants prescribed for chronic pain despite ‘insufficient’ evidence

'Reliable evidence' for duloxetine but not other medicines prescribed for chronic pain

11 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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PDA: Pharmacy’s funding uplift must improve staffing levels

The union said it hopes the money “will translate” into investment for safe staffing, better working conditions and good quality training.

10 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacists and GPs told to stop supply of flu antivirals

New advice issued as flu rates return to baseline levels

10 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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DHSC issues advice on SSPs and antiviral medicines

There is sufficient stock of Estradot 75mcg patches to “meet normal demand” while a serious shortage protocol for paracetamol has been extended.

09 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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