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PSNC and government 'still far apart' on Covid funding

The PSNC and the Government are still far apart on agreeing the Covid-19 costs incurred by contractors during the pandemic.

05 Oct 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies could be used for phlebotomy services says NHS

Community pharmacies in England could be used to provide community phlebotomy services, NHS England & Improvement has said.

05 Oct 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Independent Pharmacy Awards announces finalists

ICP has announced the finalists for the Independent Pharmacy Awards at the House of Commons.

05 Oct 2020 , 1 Min Article

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1 in 8 in England tested for coronavirus

One in eight people in England have now been tested for coronavirus “at least once” since the Government testing service was launched.

02 Oct 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Priadel accusations 'unfounded' manufacturer tells BBC

Drug company stands to make millions from NHS after announcing plans to stop making lithium product programme claims.

02 Oct 2020 , 1 Min Article

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R number falling suggests latest data from REACT-1 coronavirus study

Study indicates R number could have fallen from 1.47  between 20 August to 26 September to around 1.06.

02 Oct 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Male suicide rate highest in 20 years

The male suicide rate in England and Wales in 2019 was the highest since 2000, according to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics.

02 Oct 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Well criticised for causing prescription "panic" with text message

Well has been criticised for sending a text message to patients warning them to prepare for coronavirus disruption "as soon as possible".

01 Oct 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Don't boast about flu jab numbers, PDA warns pharmacists

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association has said some pharmacists are “making irresponsible remarks” on social media regarding the flu service. 

01 Oct 2020 , 1 Min Article

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STIs rising in England

There were 468,342 diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections in England in 2019, a 5 per cent increase since 2018.

01 Oct 2020 , 1 Min Article

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100 new products added to DND list in October Tariff

Ensure liquid, Fortisip Compact Protein liquid and Aptamil Pepti 1 powder among products where discount no longer deducted.

01 Oct 2020 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC: Registration assessment 'in first quarter of 2021'

Provisionally registered pharmacists will sit their online assessment “in the first quarter of 2021, while avoiding the first two weeks of January".

30 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Drug companies 'in constant emergency' due to Brexit uncertainty

A representative for UK drug manufacturers has told MPs that Brexit negotiators must reach a deal to prevent supply chain chaos. 

30 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Scottish contractors get Drug Tariff uplift for April-June

Community pharmacy contractors in Scotland are to receive an additional payment for items dispensed in April, May and June.

30 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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RPS members open to Covid vaccine role for techs

RPS members say they support the Government using “healthcare professionals who would not normally vaccinate”.

29 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Patient records could carry a genomic profile within ten years

NHS sets out plans to be the first healthcare system in the world to offer whole genome sequencing as part of routine care.

29 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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