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GPhC promises to look into ‘complex issue’ of pharmacy closures

Duncan Rudkin says the issue is financial and labour market-driven rather than regulatory.

27 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC urges DHSC to improve price concessions amid supply concerns

The PSNC wants an improved, streamlined process and better information for contractors.

27 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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RPS director for England to leave in October

Sharma will become head of pharmacy at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital.

26 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy chain partners with courier delivery service

Kamsons has partnered with Gophr to ensure patients who cannot pick up medicines in person receive them at home.

26 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy faces workforce shortages and needs a plan, says select committee

The Committee said an “integrated and funded" pharmacy workforce plan should be laid before parliament within 12 months.

25 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA seized nearly £1m worth of illegally sold medicines

Anti-depressants, erectile dysfunction tablets, painkillers, anabolic steroids and slimming pills were recovered in the UK.

22 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NHSE: Pharmacies can order flu jabs for 50-64 year olds ‘immediately’

Concerns have been raised around the impact of sudden policy shifts on pharmacies

22 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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RPS decides not to donate to charity on members’ behalf

Motion to donate £1 per member was backed by majority voting in the May AGM.

21 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharma companies fined £70m for ramping up phenytoin prices 2,500%

Pfizer and Flynn must face the consequences, says markets watchdog

21 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Tesco accused of cancelling shifts if locums don't accept lower rates

PDA chairman Mark Koziol has called for “urgent action” on what he described as “unnecessary” pharmacy closures.

20 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NHS app provided 16 million repeat prescriptions in 12 months

Over 3m GP appointments were booked through the app between June 2021 and May this year.

20 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA announces ‘landmark’ POM to P switch for Gina 10mcg tablets

The product will be available following a consultation with a pharmacist.

20 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Obesity rates among primary school children fall

Obesity among four and five-year-olds in reception classes fell from 14.4 per cent in 2020/21 to 10.4 per cent in 2021-22.

19 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Watchdog: Govt should monitor hub & spoke for competition risks

There may be long-term risks to competition, says CMA

19 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC chief: We’re not too soft on the big multiples

Rudkin says the regulator does not treat one sector any differently to others

18 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Interview: Supplying medicines to Ukraine

PDA chairman Mark Koziol is just back from Ukraine, where he accompanied the first consignment of urgently needed medicines in a pharmacist-led programme

15 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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