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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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  • Plus lots more

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New NHS clinics to provide pelvic floor support for women

Pregnant women and new mums are to receive support from new NHS clinics.

22 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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NICE recommends mental health support for people with acne

Mental health support is key in managing acne vulgaris, says clinical watchdog.

22 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Announcement of Dukes exit 'could cause uncertainty'

Alliance boss Mount warns about uncertainty caused by Dukes impending departure.

22 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Phoenix rebrands prescription app as Hey Pharmacist

The app aims to equip Numark members to compete with online pharmacies.

21 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Webcast: Towards the New Health Bill

Watch former health secretary Jeremy Hunt and prominent MPs discuss the future direction of community pharmacy.

21 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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RPS calls for action on women's health inequalities

Action is needed to reduce the inequalities faced by women when accessing health services, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society has said. 

20 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Reports of potential bidding war over LloydsPharmacy

LloydsPharmacy could be the target of a three-way bidding war fought among financial investors over the next few weeks, it has been reported.

20 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Dukes to leave PSNC in September

PSNC chief executive Simon Dukes will leave his post at the end of September after just over three and-a-half years in the role.

20 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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NHSE: Pharmacy must speak 'as one' to gain power

Community pharmacies need to speak 'as one' to gain greater influence within primary care, a senior NHS England official has said. 

20 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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E-cig loophole puts minors at risk, Government told

A charity criticises the government for failing to close a loophole allowing companies to hand out free e-cigarettes to under-18s. 

19 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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DH sets ambitious targets for winter flu programme

The Department of Health and Social Care announces that it aims to vaccinate 85 per cent of people aged 65 and over against influenza.

19 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Now is the time to rethink how we do healthcare

Community pharmacy is on a transformative journey and the pandemic has given the sector an opportunity to rethink its role in healthcare, says Clare Kerr, head of healthcare policy and strategy at McKesson UK.

19 Jul 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Wright review group to hold focus groups to form proposals

The Wright review steering group will hold a series of online focus groups and workshops this month and in August.

19 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Boosting confidence in self care

Research suggests that most consumers lack confidence when it comes to self care, but GSK Consumer Healthcare aims to tackle the problem with a new campaign.

19 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Covid costs: Don't fear the bean counters

Contractors should be careful not to lowball their Covid costs claims, writes Alexander Humphries

16 Jul 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacist to run London marathon for charity

Pharmacist Mohammed Hussain will run the London marathon to raise money for Pharmacist Support.

16 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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