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Should EHC be reclassified?

Should women be able to access the morning after pill without a pharmacist consultation?

13 Nov 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Aspirin could protect against severe Covid-19

Taking aspirin may reduce the need for admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) and in-hospital mortality among people hospitalised with Covid-19.

13 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Aspirin could protect against severe Covid-19

Taking aspirin may reduce the need for admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) and in-hospital mortality among people hospitalised with Covid-19.

13 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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NHSE: Some pharmacies will 'lead Covid vaccination sites'

NHS England & Improvement has said it will “very soon” release details of how some community pharmacies could “lead vaccination sites”.

13 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Hancock slammed by pharmacist on BBC Question Time

Matt Hancock was accused by a pharmacist on BBC Question Time of underestimating the Covid vaccine challenge.

13 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Hancock slammed by pharmacist on BBC Question Time

Matt Hancock was accused by a pharmacist on BBC Question Time of underestimating the Covid vaccine challenge.

13 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Independents concerned about Wright review 'steering group'

LPCs have expressed concerns to the PSNC about independents' place on the Wright review steering group.

12 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Trainees pharmacists 'must do 90 hours' prescribing training'

Trainees will be required to complete 90 hours’ training in independent prescribing as part of their foundation year, the GPhC has indicated.

 

12 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Trainees pharmacists 'must do 90 hours' prescribing training'

Trainees will be required to complete 90 hours’ training in independent prescribing as part of their foundation year, the GPhC has indicated.

 

12 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Parents told to keep child vaccine appointments during second lockdown

Parents have been urged to ensure children receive routine vaccinations during the latest lockdown.

11 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA asks pharmacists for views on acne medicine risks

The MHRA has asked pharmacists for views on the possible risks associated with the acne medicine isotretinoin.

11 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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All pharmacy staff to be tested twice a week for Covid-19

Pharmacy teams are included in NHSE&I’s new plans to send health workers home testing kits for coronavirus twice a week, PNN has learned. 

10 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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All pharmacy staff to be tested twice a week for Covid-19

Pharmacy teams are included in NHSE&I’s new plans to send health workers home testing kits for coronavirus twice a week, PNN has learned. 

10 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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RPS: Government 'must involve pharmacies' in Covid jabs

RPS president Sandra Gidley has urged the government to employ pharmacies to roll out Covid-19 vaccines.

10 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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RPS: Government 'must involve pharmacies' in Covid jabs

RPS president Sandra Gidley has urged the government to employ pharmacies to roll out Covid-19 vaccines.

10 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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NPA "won't stop lobbying for funding support"

NPA chair Andrew Lane said the body will not give up lobbying the government for more funding to support independents.

09 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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