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PSNC seeks urgent clarity on Christmas opening

The PSNC is seeking urgent clarity from NHS England & Improvement on the opening requirements for pharmacies over the Christmas period.

26 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Covid-19: Playing the long game

Observational studies and clinical trials need to determine how long the changes in people with Covid persist and come up with ways to treat and prevent long-Covid, writes Mark Greener

25 Nov 2020 , 3 Min Article

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Covid-19: Playing the long game

Observational studies and clinical trials need to determine how long the changes in people with Covid persist and come up with ways to treat and prevent long-Covid, writes Mark Greener

25 Nov 2020 , 3 Min Article

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Boots, Alliance donate dexamethasone tablets to NHS

Boots UK and Alliance Healthcare have donated 500,000 dexamethasone tablets to the NHS to help treat patients hospitalised with Covid-19.

25 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Boots, Alliance donate dexamethasone tablets to NHS

Boots UK and Alliance Healthcare have donated 500,000 dexamethasone tablets to the NHS to help treat patients hospitalised with Covid-19.

25 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies need share of NHS £3bn, NPA tells Stevens

The NPA has urged Rishi Sunak to set aside some of the £3 billion for the NHS to support pharmacies.

25 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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90% of pharmacists are at high risk of burnout

Seventy-two per cent of pharmacists say their work is having a negative impact on their mental health while nine-tenths are at high risk of burnout.

25 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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90% of pharmacists are at high risk of burnout

Seventy-two per cent of pharmacists say their work is having a negative impact on their mental health while nine-tenths are at high risk of burnout.

25 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Quitting smoking during a pandemic

More people than ever could be seeking to quit smoking given the higher risks smokers are known to face with Covid-19. 

24 Nov 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Ear problems and their management

The current requirement to wear face coverings can make it difficult to pick up on what is being said – particularly for those who are already hard of hearing.

24 Nov 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Plea for calm in pharmacies during second wave

CPNI chief Gerard Greene urges the public to show pharmacies patience during the second wave of Covid-19.

24 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Covid treatment for people who can't have vaccine on horizon

People who can't have a vaccine because they are immunocompromised may get access to a Covid-19 treatment.

23 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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CPS: Pharmacies forced to close due to PPE failures

Scottish pharmacies have been forced to close by the country’s Test and Protect programme because staff were not wearing appropriate PPE.

23 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Let pharmacies get stuck in with Covid vaccination

Pharmacies have played a critical role in the pandemic so far. They must be a major part of the national vaccination effort, says Pharmacy Magazine editor Richard Thomas

20 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Let pharmacies get stuck in with Covid vaccination

Pharmacies have played a critical role in the pandemic so far. They must be a major part of the national vaccination effort, says Pharmacy Magazine editor Richard Thomas

20 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Lloyds demands 25% rent reduction on 300 pharmacies

LloydsPharmacy parent company McKesson UK is “insisting” on a 25 per cent discount from its health centre landlords.

20 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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