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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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NHS to spend up to £3.8m on community pharmacy clinical leads

Pharmacy Integration Fund will finance the recruitment of 42 community pharmacy clinical leads on ICSs.

03 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharma firms fined £35m for illegal prochlorperazine deal

Lexon and Medreich agreed to take a profit share in return for delaying market entry, says CMA.

03 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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RPS Scotland proposes 'generalist' role for pharmacists by 2030

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will work in varied settings by 2030, says RPS.

03 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Government proposes POM to P switch for HRT product

MHRA launches a proposal on reclassifying the HRT vaginal tablet Gina 10.

02 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Group seals deal to refinance pharmacy and property portfolio

MSA Global Holdings Limited struck an agreement with Christie Finance for its pharmacy operator MSA Group to refinance.

02 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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AAH pledges millions to improve its delivery service

AAH will invest around £30m over three years to improve its fleet of delivery vans.

02 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC: 'Consistent approach' to staff vaccination policy needed

As Javid prepares for a U-turn on vaccine mandates, GPhC calls for consistent guidelines.

01 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Scottish couple buy first pharmacy after securing bank funding

Daniel and Daniela Ferrie have acquired John P Fenton & Sons in East Kilbride.

01 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Lloyds applies to NHS to keep reduced hours at Sainsbury's sites

The multiple will apply to the NHS to keep reduced hours at its 100-hour supermarket branches.

01 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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New group to quality assess training for registered pharmacists and PTs

Need to ensure consistency in post-registration training for pharmacists and technicians, say regulators.

01 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist and three others face bribery charges over NHS drugs claims

Pharmacist Cathal Daly faces a bribery charge in connection with a £1,000 payment.

31 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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'Deep frustration' as DH review fails to provide pharmacy funding uplift

DHSC and NHS England stand firm on question of global sum increase, says PSNC.

31 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Boots owner kicks off sales process for multiple

Boots owner Walgreens Boots Alliance has begun the formal sales process for the multiple according to reports.

31 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Rowlands superintendent steps down after decade in the role

Stephen Thomas takes over as Rowlands’ superintendent director.

28 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Phoenix MD: How much longer can pharmacy keep giving?

The pharmacy contract in England is economically illiterate, writes Steve Anderson.

28 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Insight: Will the new chief pharmacist recognise our worth?

With teams battling ever higher levels of workload and stress, will the new CPhO cut it?

28 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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