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Opioid consumption dropped in UK but increased globally, says study

Switzerland, Germany and Spain surpassed the US in sales of opioids.

31 Mar 2022

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Pharmacist engagement a top priority for new OTC company

OTC medicines company Haleon will fully demerge from GSK this year.

31 Mar 2022

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Pharmacists to play 'essential role' in NHS pharmacogenomic testing

RPS backs new report looking at the opportunities presented by genomic testing.

29 Mar 2022

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Large scale dispensing site in Leeds gets seven-figure funding boost

HubRx's facility at Logic Leeds business park could enable hub and spoke dispensing for 200 independents.

29 Mar 2022

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Superdrug branch set to merge with independent pharmacy

Ishaq Ali, the superintendent pharmacist at Gillinggate Pharmacy, applied for an NHS consolidation application.

29 Mar 2022

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Chancellor gets blood pressure checked at local pharmacy

Sunak visited a newly opened Knights Pharmacy in his constituency.

29 Mar 2022

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Government has 'no plans' to raise prescription charge this year

The charge will remain fixed at £9.35 per item, the first time it has not gone up year-on-year.

28 Mar 2022

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Mental health training for pharmacists opens application process

The 12-month scheme starts this spring and offers 50 pre-funded places.

28 Mar 2022

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Oral anticoagulants benefit new AF patients

Risk of stroke and death in new AF patients reduced, finds a new study based in general practices.

25 Mar 2022

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FIP announces theme for World Pharmacists Day

"Pharmacy united in action for a healthier world" is the theme of World Pharmacists Day on September 25.

25 Mar 2022

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Test and Treat unit in London gets innovative makeover

The unit screens, diagnoses and treats a range of conditions for homeless and other vulnerable people.

25 Mar 2022

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Pharmacy chain sells branch to first-time buyer

Sharief Healthcare Ltd sold North Yate Pharmacy which dispenses an average 6,300 items a month.

25 Mar 2022

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RPS exec 'decides' to leave organisation after redundancy rumours

Pharmacy and membership director Robbie Turner will leave the RPS next week.

25 Mar 2022

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Recycling company creates zero waste boxes for pharmacies

The boxes help pharmacies recycle items that most councils won't collect, claims manufacturer.

24 Mar 2022

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Former Well operations head joins 'super pharmacy' group

Alice Hare joins Alitam after over four years with Well Pharmacy.

24 Mar 2022

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Pharmacist Support announces wellbeing campaigns for the year ahead

April marks the 20th anniversary of the charity's stress awareness month.

24 Mar 2022

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