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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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Two in five Covid infections are asymptomatic

Forty per cent of people with confirmed Covid-19 infections are asymptomatic according to a new meta-analysis.

07 Jan 2022

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CPCS a 'complex mess' and needs reform, says leading GP

Exclusive: Richard Vautrey says the CPCS is complicating patient referrals from practices to pharmacies.

07 Jan 2022

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'Unfair' to make pharmacies 'ration' lateral flow tests say bodies

NPA and CCA call for calm from public as lateral flow test shortages continue to bite.

07 Jan 2022

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Boots pharmacy sales rise 8.8pc amid 'stronger demand' for services

The three months to November 30 saw Boots pharmacy sales rise by 8.8 per cent compared to the previous year.

06 Jan 2022

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LFD deliveries to pharmacies to rise by a third under new plans

UKHSA brings in a second partner to deliver an extra 3.5 million tests each week.

06 Jan 2022

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Rare case of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea bacteria detected in UK

A man in his early 20s was infected in London in November last year but was treated successfully.

05 Jan 2022

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Medicines wholesaler secures multi-million refinancing deal

Lexon secures multi million asset-based lending facility with HSBC.

05 Jan 2022

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Lloyds signs contract to stock fit to fly antigen tests

LloydsPharmacy will begin stocking Myhealthchecked's fit to fly antigen tests this month.

05 Jan 2022

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NHS app passes 22 million users since its launch

Over 18 million registrations have been made since the NHS Covid pass was added on May 17.

04 Jan 2022

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American equity firm reportedly makes offer on Boots UK

Bain Capital declines to comment on reports it has made a takeover offer for the multiple.

04 Jan 2022

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Lateral flow demand not going away warns NPA

High demand means Government must be 'candid' about prioritising supplies, says NPA.

04 Jan 2022

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Bristol community pharmacist receives MBE

Ade Williams from Bedminster Pharmacy has been made an MBE in the New Year's Honours List.

01 Jan 2022

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A merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year  to you

Best wishes for a merry Christmas and a happy New Year to pharmacy teams everywhere from all at CIG

24 Dec 2021

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ICS official start date may be pushed back to July 2022

Tight parliamentary timetable for Health and Care Bill given as reason for delay

22 Dec 2021

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PCNs and CCGs must consider impact of new roles, says NPA

The Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme is contributing to current workforce challenges, says NPA

22 Dec 2021

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RSG on track for vote on new structures by Easter 2022

RSG admits getting national structure and links with local representation right is taking longer than planned.

22 Dec 2021

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