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New appointments at PDA BAME Network

Sima Hassan, lecturer in pharmacy practice and MPharm associate programme director at Aston University, has been elected president of the PDA BAME Network.

23 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Eradicating H. pylori will protect against bleeds

Researchers analysed 30,166 patients from UK primary care who received at least four 28-day prescriptions for aspirin 325mg or less daily in the year before enrolment.

23 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Will 2023 bring more of the same?

Pharmacies all but kept primary care in England running throughout Covid – but there has been scant recognition of their efforts from the Government. Will 2023 shift the dial on pharmacy funding, asks PM deputy editor Arthur Walsh

23 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Community pharmacy bodies appeal for urgent investment

Community pharmacy has issued its starkest warning yet about the state of the sector in England, in a joint letter to secretary of state Steve Barclay

22 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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P3pharmacy editor gives evidence to Health Select Committee

Rob Darracott told MPs that community pharmacy can play a bigger role in integrated care but more needs to be done to facilitate this.

21 Dec 2022 , 4 Min Article

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Challenges lie ahead say profession leaders

A seasonal ‘thank you’ message to pharmacists comes with a warning of challenging times ahead.

20 Dec 2022 , 2 Min Article

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Is self-care in decline?

New research from PAGB shows consumers lack knowledge about the most common self-treatable conditions. So what’s happening to self-care?

20 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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10 minutes with Karen Baker, Care pharmacist at Thornton & Ross

Karen discusses the importance of the front of house within pharmacy as well as Care's training guides to help provide insight on brand products.

20 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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People with diabetes risk advanced cancer

Type 2 diabetes patients had a 26 per cent increased risk of being diagnosed with metastasised cancer than those who did not have pre-existing cardiometabolic conditions.

20 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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New guide to the foundation training year

An essential guide to the foundation training year is now available to view online.

19 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NSAID-anticoagulant risk highlighted

Co-prescribing NSAIDs and oral anticoagulants (OACs) trebles the risk of major and gastrointestinal bleeding and stroke, according to research from the University of Manchester.

19 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC suspends locum after conviction for fraudulent codeine script

Pharmacist receives four-month suspension after pleading guilty to writing fraudulent prescription

16 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Asda cuts private flu jab price by half to £4.98

Supermarket chain's flu jab is cheapest on the market, it claims

16 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Government issues shortage protocols for three penicillin products

Government issues SSPs for three oral solution penicillin products

15 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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West London pharmacy sold to small multiple operator

Ali Mansour adds to his group with the acquisition of Shelly's Pharmacy in North Kensington

15 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Survey reveals drinking, smoking and obesity rates in England

Nearly half of adults in England drank alcohol at least once a week last year while 26 per cent were obese

15 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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