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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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RPS: Pharmacists should be allowed to change scripts

The RPS wants medicines legislation to be amended so that community pharmacists can make changes to prescriptions.

18 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Loss of smell added to Covid-19 warning symptoms

From today, individuals who experience a loss or changed sense of smell or taste are being advised to self-isolate at home.

18 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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New antibody study will inform Govt lockdown strategy

A new Government-funded study is using Covid-19 antibody testing to determine how widespread coronavirus is in the community in Britain.

18 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Hospitals plan for return to routine working

Patients going in for planned operations will need to self-isolate for 14 days beforehand

15 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Massive leap in GP online consultation capability

Vdeo consultation now available from nearly 100pc of GP practices

15 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Charity warns about danger of lockdown drinking

Charity warns about risks of online drinking games during the coronavirus lockdown

15 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Royal Family hails pharmacy teams in Covid-19 fight

The Royal Family last night paid tribute to pharmacists and their teams in the fight against coronavirus.

15 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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DHSC: Covid-19 could increase flu jab demand

Pharmacies should prepare for what may be a busier than normal flu season and order sufficient vaccine supplies, the Government has said.

14 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC to explore Covid-19 antibody testing in pharmacies

PSNC will explore with NHS England and the government the possibility of pharmacies carrying out Covid-19 antibody testing.

14 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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100 MPharm students working in Lloyds stores during crisis

LloydsPharmacy currently has around 100 MPharm students working in its stores to support teams during the coronavirus pandemic.

14 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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PDA urges Hancock to talk to unions about pharmacy safety

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association urges Matt Hancock to hold talks with unions and employers on pharmacy workers' safety as lockdown eases.

14 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Salazopyrin out of stock until June 1

Salazopyrin (sulfasalazine) 500mg suppositories are out of stock until the week beginning June 1.

13 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Primary care Covid-19 trial recruiting on-line

Oxford team testing whether low-risk treatment in the community can help people with Covid-19 get better quicker.

13 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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ONS on health workers' Covid-19 risk

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are in the top 20 occupational groups with potentially the highest exposure to coronavirus, says the ONS.

13 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies may not have to open on May 25 bank holiday

Community pharmacies may not be required to open on the late May bank holiday, NHS England & Improvement has said.  

12 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Revealed: PPE shortages worse in independent pharmacies

Independents report worse shortages of PPE items including surgical masks, but there are worries across the entire sector. 

12 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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