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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.

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Flu jabs can cut CV risk

Meta-analysis finds that flu vaccinations can cut CVD risk by over a third.

10 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Interview: Prioritising the right pharmacy services

Alphega's head of member engagement on his work helping independents navigate new services.

10 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Jailed zolpidem pharmacist struck off the register

Solihull pharmacist who took part in illegal exportation of sleeping tablets removed from the register.

10 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Cost of prescriptions dispensed in community rises £83m in England

NHS Business Services Authority reveals £9.69 billion of items were dispensed in 2021-22.

10 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Reliance & Apollo make binding offer to take over Boots UK

Indian conglomerate Reliance will open Boots stores in Asia if its bid succeeds, it is reported.

09 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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DHSC: Community pharmacies won’t be issuing fit notes after law change

Pharmacists can't assess fitness to work 'over the counter,' the Government argues.

09 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Commission launched to examine pharmacy professional leadership across UK

The UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership will meet up to four times this year.

07 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Derbyshire pharmacy group bolsters its portfolio with acquisition

Peak Pharmacy bought Shires Pharmacies Limited and its three pharmacies for an undisclosed fee.

07 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Nine of 42 ICBs to be given commissioning powers next month

Former chief pharmaceutical officer for England Keith Ridge described it as “very significant."

06 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC defends decision to scrap IP rule despite concerns over inexperience

The GPhC warned last month that “clinically inexperienced independent prescribers" were operating online.

01 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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RPS ‘thinking about’ launching professional indemnity cover

RPS gauging members' interest in a potential new indemnity service.

31 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Wales to roll out EPS to some pharmacies next summer

Trial in a "small number" of pharmacies and surgeries in summer 2023 will be followed by full roll out.

31 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NICE to review evidence on HRT and cancer risk in menopause guidance

NICE to review new evidence on menopause care and potentially revisit its guidelines.

30 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Asda owners may drop Boots bid over price concerns

Boots parent WBA reportedly asked Asda owners to increase their offer for the multiple.

30 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Health board warns contractors it may withhold pay over pharmacy closures

Hywel Dda health board introduces new procedures to curb record rates of temporary closures.

27 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Branded generics: A waste of time and money

Enough is enough, writes CPWY committee member Adeel Sarwar.

27 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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