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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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Pharmacy pledges to help raise £3m for suicidal rehab centre

Crimond Pharmacy in Aberdeenshire is helping Danny Thain raise money through his World Suicide Prevention Project.

16 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Two million Brits struggle with SAD symptoms

A lack of sleep is said to only exacerbate the condition as symptoms tend to be more apparent and severe during the winter months.

16 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Leaders' panel seeks self-care solutions

The PAGB convened a meeting of pharmacy leaders in December to discuss how effective use of self-care could help alleviate the unprecedented pressures the NHS is facing this winter and beyond.

16 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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CT scan can 'detect and cure' common cause of high blood pressure

The 10-minute scan lights up nodules in the hormone glands, which were then cured and removed.

16 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy travel advice valued

According to a review of nine studies, most travellers were very satisfied with pharmacy-based travel health services and accepted pharmacists’ recommendations.

15 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Anti-inflammatories reduce heart disease risk in RA

Adding a tumour necrosis factor inhibitor (TNFi) or sulfasalazine plus hydroxychloroquine to methotrexate reduces heart disease risk in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), says a new study.

15 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Dental problems linked to pancreatic cancer

Periodontal disease and tooth loss increase pancreatic cancer (PC) risk, according to Swedish researchers who followed 5,889,441 people for a median of 7.2 years.

15 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Editor's view: Pharmacy boost to women's health

The new NHS pharmacy contraception service could be transformative for the sector – just not this month, says PM editor Richard Thomas.

15 Jan 2023 , 2 Min Article

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Chronic cluster headache worse in women

Chronic cluster headache (CCH) may be more common and severe in women than men, according to a study of 874 people with cluster headaches between 17 and 83 years of age.

13 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Community pharmacy should benefit from ARRS says LPC chief

Shilpa Shah said she will talk to chief pharmaceutical officer David Webb about expanding the ARRS through a pilot in North-East London.

13 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Boots Online Doctor pharmacy fails GPhC inspection over website concerns

Service told to stop allowing patients to select contraceptive treatment before consultation

13 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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One of England’s highest dispensing pharmacies sold

West Elloe Pharmacy in Spalding dispenses around 53,000 items a month.

13 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Vast majority of community pharmacists at high risk of burnout

Poor staffing levels and lack of rest breaks among factors driving burnout, warns RPS.

12 Jan 2023 , 4 Min Article

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Statin use should be widened says NICE

Draft guidance from NICE recommends that statins should be considered at a lower risk threshold. 

12 Jan 2023 , 2 Min Article

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Electronic prescription service expected across Wales this autumn

Welsh health minister Eluned Morgan said implementation will need private sector companies to develop the software.

12 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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