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NPA urges members to run for election to its Board

Elections take place in February and March and nominations open this month.

20 Jan 2023

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BREAKING: Health committee will hold inquiry into community pharmacy

Brine said his Committee has put in place “a programme for 2023" which will include community pharmacy.

20 Jan 2023

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LloydsPharmacy withdrawal clear sign sector is struggling

PSNC chief executive Janet Morrison warned the chain leaving Sainsbury’s stores shows community pharmacy is at "breaking point."

19 Jan 2023

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LloydsPharmacy to pull out of all Sainsbury’s branches this year

'Changing market conditions' prompt multiple to withdraw from its supermarket branches

19 Jan 2023

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Expect more big chain divestments, says pharmacy broker

Christie and Co said the UK pharmacy market remains attractive despite increasing pressures.

19 Jan 2023

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Growing trust in pharmacists as sources of health information

People four times more likely to rely on pharmacists for health advice than two years ago.

18 Jan 2023

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National bodies come together to save community pharmacy

A revamped Save Our Pharmacies campaign will highlight the pressures facing the sector and call for more funding.

18 Jan 2023

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NICE recommends staged withdrawal of antidepressants

Adults who want to stop antidepressants should have the dose tapered, says committee.

17 Jan 2023

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Welsh Government to invest in digital maternity services system

The new system will allow important information to be shared with pregnant women and all those involved in their care.

17 Jan 2023

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Banks remain keen to support pharmacy acquisitions

Hutchings Consultants said the number of pharmacies brought to market will increase as multiples “continue divestment plans.”

17 Jan 2023

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HRT could reduce Alzheimer’s diagnoses in at-risk women

The drug commonly used to treat menopause symptoms is associated with better memory, research finds.

16 Jan 2023

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Liverpool pharmacy devastated by fire vows to return

Derryn Cottrill at Euro Chemist in Liverpool said the fire earlier this month would not bring about its permanent closure.

16 Jan 2023

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RPS Scotland appoints Laura Wilson as its new director

Scotland policy lead Laura Wilson to replace Clare Morrison as director for Scotland

16 Jan 2023

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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

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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

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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

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