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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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RPS pledges to end financial interests in fossil fuels by end of 2022

RPS president Claire Anderson said it was "a significant moment" for the organisation.

17 Nov 2021

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Lockdown led to 'temporary' dip in drug-resistant infections

UKHSA says dip in infections was "likely temporary" and caused by reduced social mixing.

17 Nov 2021

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Clinical audit will focus on valproate harm reduction in 2021-22

Audit will aim to reduce potential harm caused by taking valproate during pregnancy.

17 Nov 2021

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One in four vaccinated people at risk of Covid infection

Vaccination alone is not enough to stop the household transmission of the delta variant of Covid-19

16 Nov 2021

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GPhC consults on proposals for virtual FtP hearings

The GPhC will publish a report on the 12-week consultation which closes on February 8 next year.

16 Nov 2021

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Obesity rates in children at highest level since records began

In England 27.7 per cent of reception-aged children and 40.9 per cent of year six children were obese or overweight

16 Nov 2021

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CCG urges people to return unused antibiotics to pharmacies

Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin CCG makes its plea ahead of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week.

15 Nov 2021

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Covid booster campaign extended to 40 to 49 year-olds

Second jab to be offered to those aged 16 to 17 years

15 Nov 2021

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NHS chief announces next steps for local health systems

Dr Claire Fuller tasked to look closely at how PCNs can support ICSs by bringing partners together at local level

12 Nov 2021

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Retailers told to recall batches of cold and flu capsules

The packaging and information leaflet in some batches has a dosage error.

12 Nov 2021

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Acas talks over Boots pay dispute set for next week

The PDA said pharmacists could launch industrial action if Acas talks fail to bring any resolution.

12 Nov 2021

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NHS spend on community medicines rose 3.8 per cent last year

A total of £9.42bn was spent on primary care prescriptions in the community in 2020-21.

12 Nov 2021

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Government promises "more depth" on hub & spoke proposals

A Government publication paves the way for a consultation in the coming months.

12 Nov 2021

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Technical changes to Drug Tariff in England to go ahead

Eight changes to Tariff on margin and reimbursement to be discussed with PSNC following 2019 consultation

12 Nov 2021

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Editor's viewpoint: Crunching the numbers

PM editor Richard Thomas gets out his calculator to give an overview of the sector.

11 Nov 2021

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GPhC: Prov-regs will no longer be able to practise from January 31

Regulator contacting prov-regs about the deadline and what they need to do.

11 Nov 2021

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