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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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CCA: Spending more on pharmacy would save NHS two billion

The CCA said another £656m each year will generate more than £1.9bn in benefits.

05 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Mental disorders in children and youngsters on the rise

One in six six to 16-year-olds may have had a mental health illness compared with one in nine in 2017.

05 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Only reflective account required for December-February revalidation

Revalidation changes carried over to recognise Covid pressures facing registrants.

05 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pandemic delivery service extended until March 31

Pharmacies will continue providing prescription medicines and appliances to patients’ homes.

04 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Rowlands shrinks its losses by 80pc during Covid

Rowlands lost £11.6m in the 12 months to January 2021, its latest accounts reveal.

04 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy contraception pilot launches in 7 NHS regions

Pilot offers ongoing access to oral contraception from pharmacies in some PCNs.

04 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Opinion: In Wales it's all about true partnership

The ‘community’ part of community pharmacy really does matter to the Welsh Government, says Raj Aggarwal.

02 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Vaccine rates for childhood diseases hits WHO target for tenth year

Coverage of measles, mumps and rubella fell slightly but targets hit overall.

01 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies paid £91m for Covid jabs from January to June

Pharmacies paid £91m for providing Covid-19 vaccinations in the first 6 months of 2021.

01 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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NICE to approve inclisiran

New NICE guidance recommends Legvio as an option for primary hypercholesterolaemia.

01 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy and the new NHS

The first in a series on community pharmacy and the changing NHS landscape.

30 Sep 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Talks between RPS and RCGP focused on future collaboration

Discussions largely focused on ensuring the community pharmacist consultation service is maximised.

30 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy teams to get free flu jabs as NHS secures funding

Free jab offer extends to locums as NHS secures additional funding.

30 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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The public’s expectations are changing. Are you prepared?

Automation can deliver the convenience that patients demand, Gary Paragpuri writes.

30 Sep 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Long term oral steroids increase risk of CVD

Taking steroids for long-term inflammatory diseases increases CVD risk.

29 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Covid lessons can revitalise clinical research, says ABPI

The pandemic showed the UK’s potential as a global research leader, says ABPI.

29 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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