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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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Pharmacy flu jabs up 30pc on previous year in England

Pharmacies vaccinated over 1.8 million people in the first weeks of this year's flu programme.

14 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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CPCS may be replaced, says Javid as he announces winter funding

Javid announces plans to make GPs 'more available' to patients.

14 Oct 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacist buys two pharmacies to provide Covid booster jabs

Three pharmacies owned by Sachin Tammewar will deliver Covid booster jabs later this month.

14 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Tesco cough and cold batches recalled by MHRA

The chain has recalled 78,000 packs incorrectly stating that 12-year-olds may use the medicine.

13 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Over-60s told not to take aspirin to prevent CVD

Researchers say people in their 40s and 50s can take aspirin as a preventative step only.

13 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Time to crack down on abusive patients

The Government, NHS and employers need to step up, writes Richard Thomas.

13 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Scottish Govt explores 'further powers' on pharmacy closures

CPhO Alison Strath says the Scottish Government is monitoring the issue of short notice closures.

12 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Health secretary receives flu jab at independent London pharmacy

Javid received his jab at Keencare Pharmacy in central London.

12 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Northern pharmacy chain to sell 16 branches

The Hub Pharmacy puts most of its stores up for sale after six years in business.

11 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Well gives out £700k in Covid 'thank you' payments

Well makes a second 'recognition payment' in October to thank staff for pandemic efforts.

11 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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National awards celebrate the work of independents across the UK

Glasgow pharmacist John-Paul Mackie voted Independent Pharmacist of the Year.

08 Oct 2021 , 2 Min Article

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GPhC to consult on rule changes to allow FtP hearings by videolink

The GPhC wants to make rule changes permanent after pandemic.

07 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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OHID has mission to level up health disparities

Office for Health Improvement and Disparities is one of two bodies taking over roles of Public Health England

06 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC awaits pilot on inclusion of antidepressants in NMS

PSNC says its support for depression to be added to the New Medicine Service remains unwavering

06 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Labour MP campaigns to end HRT prescription charges

Carolyn Harris hopes her bill will help change the law on HRT prescriptions.

06 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Superdrug launches new advice and treatment skin service

Pharmacists will be able to supply POM medicines for some patients with acne and eczema.

05 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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