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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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  • Plus lots more

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Locum rates may be entering ‘period of correction’ report finds

Average rates up almost 4% - but sector may be entering 'period of correction' claims report

28 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Life-extending prostate cancer drug fast-tracked to NHS

Darolutamide will be available “on a budget-neutral basis to the NHS" for men whose cancer has spread

28 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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RPS will conduct review into hospital pharmacy services in Wales

The government in Wales commissioned the RPS to carry out the independent review.

24 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy students may struggle to get GP training places due to tariff payments

Pharmacy Schools Council issues warning about clinical tariff funding mechanisms

24 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Badham Pharmacy plans more acquisitions as turnover passes £22m

Badham Pharmacy sees turnover pass £22m, prompting confidence it will increase its profitability

24 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Government launches AMR consultation to tackle 'next potential pandemic'

Evidence sought from technical experts in fields like health, food chains and the environment

24 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Government ‘ignoring pharmacist exodus’ says Labour MP

Government turning a blind eye to poor pay and working conditions says Taiwo Owatemi MP

23 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Research reveals inequality still exists across pharmacy

PDA urges BAME pharmacy staff and women who are being unfairly treated to contact it

23 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Vaccine fatigue has set in, claims Well study

Of the 2,000 individuals who took part, 25 per cent said they detected a lack of motivation among people to get jabbed

23 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Asda offers £2 cash incentives to private flu jab customers

Multiple offers cash incentive to those who use its reward app and book flu jab online

23 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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AAH: We've delivered over 70 million Covid vaccine doses

AAH chief executive offer David Bound described it as “a huge milestone” for the company

22 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Department launches ‘emergency review’ of NI pharmacies

Department 'very conscious' of the funding challenges facing Northern Ireland's pharmacies

22 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA issues defect notice for hyoscine butylbromide batch

Some packs found to contain the wrong patient information leaflet, says MHRA

22 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Former Boots director takes top job at Pharmacy2U

Kevin Heath takes over from former CEO Mark Livingstone, who steps down after 6 years

21 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Yorkshire pharmacy group expands with seven-figure refinance loan

Pharm-Assist acquires York pharmacy after GP partners decide to sell shares

21 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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LanesHealth launches campaign to support declining mental health

During the week, the company is sharing practical advice and tips to help improve the UK’s mental health as part of a social media and PR campaign. 

21 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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