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GPhC standards 'flexible' on support for Ukrainian refugees

Regulator issues a statement on support efforts for those fleeing to Britain.

23 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC reinstates full revalidation requirements from October

Six records required from October 1 as GPhC returns to pre-pandemic arrangements.

23 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Former frontrunner to buy Boots may 'revive' offer if price drops

Bain and CVC may return to talks if WBA drops price, according to reports.

22 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NI announces £8m for pharmacy service alongside commissioning roadmap

Investment in new medicine adherence service announced alongside three-year plan.

22 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NI proposes professional status for pharmacy technicians by 2025

Northern Ireland Government consults on proposals to bring regulation in line with GB.

22 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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FIP hits back at Society 'value for money' membership claims

International body questions accuracy of membership cost claims made by the RPS.

22 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Superdrug launches fertility test service

New service comprises an online consultation and personalised fertility test recommendations.

22 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NICE set to approve weight loss drug

Clinical watchdog set to approve semaglutide for some obese adults, according to draft guidance.

21 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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DH: A third of eligible pharmacies will use hub and spoke

Around 1,300 pharmacies will be using hub and spoke by year 10 if laws are changed, Government projects.

21 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Boots staff allowed to claim back HRT prescription fees on expenses

The multiple estimates that around 1,300 employees will avail of the new benefit.

21 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GSK to stop clinical trials in Russia but will carry on supplying essentials

GSK said profits made from its operations in Russia will go towards supporting humanitarian relief efforts.

18 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Rapist jailed after victim reports attack to Boots staff

About 2,300 Boots stores and over 250 independents are involved in the codeword scheme Ask for ANI.

18 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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PDA and CCA trade blows over pharmacist shortage claims

The two organisations have come to blows over the question of pharmacist shortages.

18 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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The RPS is losing its way

The Society's struggle for relevance is nearing existential proportions, writes Richard Thomas.

18 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Risks of sodium-containing paracetamol highlighted

Research has linked sodium-containing paracetamol with increased risks of CVD.

18 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Insight: Saluting the bravery of Ukrainian pharmacists

In besieged parts of Ukraine pharmacies are often the only service available, writes our columnist.

18 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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