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Concerns grow over supply of life-saving drug Creon

A regular supply of the drug, used by patients who cannot digest food properly, may not return to normal until 2025 and even possibly 2026.

12 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Well Pharmacy appoints new CEO as Hobbs retires

Second largest pharmacy multiple announces key leadership changes.

11 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Huge 28 per cent leap in adults prescribed ADHD drugs

Number of ADHD prescriptions rises as global shortages bite.

11 Jul 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Labour inherits ‘frightening’ waiting lists as Streeting offers GPs billons

NPA calls on Labour to reform health system as ''frightening' think tank report is published.

11 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Bangor University to launch new pharmacy degree next year

The degree will start in September 2025 after what Bangor University described as “a successful visit” from the General Pharmaceutical Council.

11 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Watchdog reprimands Novo Nordisk over £8m in undisclosed payments

PCMPA reprimands Danish drugs firm for under-declaration of payments to health bodies.

10 Jul 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Clinical briefing: 3D printing and the future of therapeutics

Could 3D printing be the future of medicine, enabling tailored drug release profiles and personalised medicine that would simplify taking multiple medications at different times? Clinical editor Mark Greener takes a peek into his therapeutic crystal ball...

10 Jul 2024 , 5 Min Article

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Streeting continues to assemble health team with more pro-pharmacy MPs

Andrew Gwynne and Baroness Merron, supporters of community pharmacy, have joined the Department of Health and Social Care.

10 Jul 2024 , 2 Min Article

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PAGB appoints Reckitt general manager as vice-president

Reckitt’s regional director and general manager for the UK and Ireland Brian Fischel joins PAGB as a vice-president to its board.

10 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist Support and Teva renew their partnership

Pharmacist Support said its partnership with Teva UK helps raise awareness of its mental health and wellbeing services.

10 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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CPE roadshow tours the regions

CPE regional roadshow heads to Leeds and Birmingham next week

09 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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UK adults view community pharmacies as the 'most essential' local service

Pharmacies top the ranking for most essential service in annual national survey.

09 Jul 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Sector should ‘normalise’ use of home diagnostic kits says Pharmacy2U

P2U chief of staff Garry Dannatt envisions 'wraparound' remote consultation services

09 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy bodies write to Streeting with appeal for better investment

Pharmacy bodies have urged health secretary Wes Streeting to support pharmacies so they can continue supporting patients.

09 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Antibiotics may increase fibromyalgia risk

Antibiotics seem to increase the risk of fibromyalgia up to four-fold, according to recent primary care data.

08 Jul 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Superdrug saw profits rise by a third in 2023

High street chain says own brand product ranges have been a factor in sales growth.

08 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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