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MHRA issues reminder about risks of fluoroquinolone antibiotics

The MHRA said systemic fluoroquinolones “can cause long-lasting, disabling and potentially irreversible side-effects."

30 Aug 2023

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NHS funds 500 pharmacists to train as prescribing supervisors

HEE announces 1,000 funded training places, including 500 for Designated Prescribing Practitioners

30 Aug 2023

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NHS rolls out mobile blood pressure teams as pharmacy checks soar

Local council and NHS services targeting hard-to-reach patients as pharmacy checks climb

29 Aug 2023

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Independents in Scotland take over LloydsPharmacy branches

Richard Graham, who runs Callendar Pharmacy on Falkirk High Street, acquired Lloyds branches in Thornhill Road and Main Street, Camelon.

29 Aug 2023

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Alcohol-related deaths in Scotland hit highest level in 14 years, data reveals

National Records of Scotland figures show 1,276 people died in 2022, the highest number since 2008.

29 Aug 2023

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PDA calls for regulation of non-registered healthcare managers

Union has “significant concerns” about unregulated managers exerting authority over registered community pharmacists.

25 Aug 2023

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RPS: Pharmacies can continue to reduce drug deaths in Scotland

RPS Scotland director Laura Wilson welcomed the “initial steps” the government took including making naloxone available in pharmacies.

25 Aug 2023

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Educational pathway launched for newly qualified pharmacists

NHS England has introduced the Newly Qualified Pharmacist pathway to meet the development needs of young pharmacists.

25 Aug 2023

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Council defends awarding sexual health contract to private providers

Newcastle City Council insists it extensively engaged with the public before opening the bidding. But did pharmacies lodge bids?

24 Aug 2023

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Titan PMR owner invests in young engineers’ pharmacy communication app

Tariq Muhammad invests six-figure sum in PharmAppy

24 Aug 2023

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PDA secures £65k unpaid wages for locums

Union helps members fight 'wage theft' cases with their employers

24 Aug 2023

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Diabetes drug shortages not expected to resolve until mid-2024

Supply problems having “significant impact” on clinicians and causing “anxiety and concern” for patients.

24 Aug 2023

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Well launches flu jab e-voucher for businesses

The e-voucher allows people at other businesses to book a flu vaccination with the pharmacy chain.

22 Aug 2023

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NHS England could face compensation claims over flu service delay

The NPA has written to NHS England saying contractors can claim compensation if they suffered financial losses.

22 Aug 2023

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‘Powerless’ ICB tied itself up in knots over Pharmacy First, says LPC chief

Community Pharmacy Nottinghamshire's Nick Hunter said Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB was unable to decide whether to recommission the service.

22 Aug 2023

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Well’s expansion plans approved by competition watchdog

Acquisition of Knights Pharmacy chain given the greenlight by CMA

21 Aug 2023

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