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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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We cover a wide variety of pharmacy news topics that are relevant to community pharmacists. These are shown under the following key headings::

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  • Plus lots more

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Pharmacies not getting PPE, PDA warns Hancock

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association urges Matt Hancock to ensure pharmacy has access to Covid-19 protective equipment. 

27 Mar 2020

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RPS cancels board elections due to pandemic

The RPS Assembly has said it is cancelling this year's national pharmacy board elections because of Covid-19.

27 Mar 2020

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Over 3k former pharmacists rejoin the register

The GPhC gives ‘temporary registration’ to 3,332 former pharmacists during the Covid-19 pandemic.

27 Mar 2020

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COVID-19: CPPE launches return to practice course

CPPE launches a new e-course to help pharmacy professionals returning to practice in response to Covid-19.

27 Mar 2020

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PSNC: Pharmacies on a 'cash flow cliff edge'

The PSNC has said it is pushing for an urgent cash injection from the government before the weekend.

26 Mar 2020

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Bristol pharmacy pilots volunteer medicine deliveries

A Bristol pharmacy partners with a local fitness group to help deliver medicines during the Covid-19 pandemic.

26 Mar 2020

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Yorkshire pharmacies warn of rise in abuse from public

Over 40 per cent of community pharmacies in North Yorkshire have said they have encountered violence and abuse.

26 Mar 2020

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Pre-reg exam postponed potentially until 2021

The pre-registration assessments will be rescheduled either towards the end of 2020 or early in 2021.

26 Mar 2020

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RPS asks police for greater protection for pharmacy teams

The RPS calls for a zero-tolerance approach to aggressive behaviour towards under-pressure pharmacy staff.

26 Mar 2020

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Contractors make urgent plea to chancellor on wholesale bills

Community pharmacy contractors warn the government they need urgent funding to pay their wholesaler bills.

25 Mar 2020

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RPS: Pharmacy teams need priority supermarket slots

The RPS calls for pharmacy staff to access priority opening hours in supermarkets for NHS staff. 

25 Mar 2020

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APTUK president helps pharmacies at the COVID-19 frontline

APTUK president Liz Fidler pauses the business to enable staff to assist pharmacies during the Covid-19 pandemic.

25 Mar 2020

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COVID-19: What should I do if I have to close?

Legal firm Charles Russell Speechlys advises on what to do if a pharmacy is unable to open due to the coronavirus outbreak.

25 Mar 2020

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Pharmacies could sell COVID-19 tests to public 'within days'

Community pharmacies may be able to sell rapid COVID-19 tests to the public within days.

25 Mar 2020

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Crown Couriers urges pharmacies to get in touch

A same day courier says its team of 600 drivers across the UK are available to deliver medication to patients at home.

25 Mar 2020

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Over 100 pledge to help pharmacies fight COVID-19

Over 100 people have offered their services to community pharmacies through a new employment matching platform.

24 Mar 2020

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