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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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Half of community pharmacists consider switch to general practice

Community pharmacy could be facing a workforce crisis, an exclusive survey finds.

13 Aug 2021 , 2 Min Article

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New pharmacy quality scheme starts on September 1

The 2021-22 scheme will again contain seventy-five million pounds in funding.

12 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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EEA-based online prescribers pose 'serious' risk to patients

GPhC warns of "serious patient safety concerns" with online prescribers.

12 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Santander funds multi-million takeover of 11 pharmacies

Santander UK provided twelve and a half million to Aintree-based RB Healthcare.

12 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC urges contractors to complete health data survey

The negotiator said pharmacists must have read-write access to shared care records.

11 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Alison Strath officially appointed Scottish CPhO

Strath held the role on an interim basis since October last year.

11 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy patient safety group launches reporting survey

The Community Pharmacy Patient Safety Group launches a new survey on safety reports.

11 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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We are aware of 'growing importance of ICSs' says RSG

James Wood assures contractors about integrated care systems as PSNC-LPCs reforms continue.

11 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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PDA reports 50 pharmacy closures in one week

Short notice closures appear to be more common in multiples, says PDA.

10 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Contractors told to send quarterly NMS data once more

Contractors must start submitting NMS summary data on a quarterly basis once more.

10 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA recalls 25 batches of irbesartan medicines

Batches recalled as a precautionary measure due to contamination.

09 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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RPS slams GPhC for July exam failures

Regulator rebuked as exam candidates face stumbling blocks once more.

09 Aug 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacy Covid payments top £40m in first four months

Pharmacy2U claims £2.1m for giving 169k jabs, topping the leader board in England.

09 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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University handed grant to train pharmacy students

Buttercups Training and pharmacy chain Imaan Healthcare are also involved.

06 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Some contractors don't understand LPCs says review group

The review group tasked with developing proposals for representation speaks out.

06 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Lost for words: Pharmacist blogger shares her story

A PCN pharmacist and author on how she got back writing after a difficult year.

06 Aug 2021 , 2 Min Article

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