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CMA investigates LloydsDirect acquisition by Pharmacy2U

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

01 Dec 2023

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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

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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

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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

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Omnicell appoints new commercial director

Edward Platt will oversee relationships with independent and chain customers

29 Nov 2023

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ADHD drug shortage to last until April as 90% of patients affected

Shortages were previously expected to be resolved by the end of 2023

29 Nov 2023

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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

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MHRA recalls batches of eye gels after possible contamination

Batches of carbomer-containing lubricating eye gels branded Aacarb, Aacomer and Puroptics were recalled as a precaution.

28 Nov 2023

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Clinical pathways and service spec published for Pharmacy First

Final documentation for the new service - 28 PGDs - expected to be published later this week, says CPE.

28 Nov 2023

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CCA: 1,008 fewer pharmacies now compared with 2015

CCA chief executive Malcolm Harrison said 'a toxic mix of funding, workforce and workload pressures are restricting pharmacies.'

27 Nov 2023

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Jhoots buys 36 LloydsPharmacy branches with £17m HSBC funding

The acquisitions take the number of pharmacies owned by Jhoots’ in the UK to 99.

27 Nov 2023

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Boots offloads £4.8bn pension scheme to Legal & General

Deal described as the largest ever single transaction of its kind

24 Nov 2023

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High turnover of pharmacies will disrupt patient care, superintendent warns MPs

Widespread changes of ownership threaten continuity of care, MPs told

23 Nov 2023

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Updated service specs published for contraception and hypertension services

Full details on the NHSE and CPE websites. Support package for contractors to be announced soon.

23 Nov 2023

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First person: Helping ease the burden of heart failure

Historically community pharmacy hasn’t been actively involved in heart failure management. It’s time for that to change, says pharmacist Jaya Authunuri.

23 Nov 2023

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BREAKING: LloydsPharmacy disappears from UK high street

Hallo Healthcare Group has sold its 1,054 high street pharmacies, with over 6,500 employees joining new owners.

23 Nov 2023

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