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Flu jab delays: Pharmacies face ‘public wrath’ due to ‘irresponsible’ decision

Wasted stock, missed appointments - delay will cause 'chaos' says CPE

09 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Bestway acquires John Bell & Croyden from Hallo Healthcare

Bestway commits to keeping the company name and building on the brand heritage after acquisition of iconic London-based pharmacy

08 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy flu jab service ‘likely’ to be delayed by a month

CPE 'extremely frustrated' with last-minute announcement from NHS England

04 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Well buys up 11 ex-Lloyds branches in Scotland

All staff to be kept on as Well buys up branches from the ailing multiple

03 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Filling pharmacist vacancies ‘very difficult’ in all but three ICB regions

Pharmacist vacancy rate doubled between 2021 and 2022, says NHS England

03 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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'Pseudo' DSPs leading to local pharmacy closures claims CCA

“Clear evidence” that the majority of distance selling pharmacies are operating in breach of their NHS contracts, says the CCA

01 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Organisations agree to differ in Pharmacy Supervision Review Group report

After seven months of deliberation the Pharmacy Supervision Review Group fails to reach a consensus on how pharmacy supervision should be reflected in legislation.

01 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Competition watchdog poised to approve Well’s acquisition of 46 pharmacies

Multiple has found buyers for seven existing branches to address takeover concerns

27 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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CCA calls for action on key elements needed to deliver NHS plans for pharmacy

The Company Chemists Association calls for action on four commitments that have the potential to transform patient care through community pharmacies.

25 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC stops short of discouraging off-label prescribing of GLP-1 RAs

Five regulators urged health and care professionals to act within the limits of their training, competence and scope of practice when faced with shortages.

20 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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‘Lack of clarity’ on pharmacy delivery drivers’ roles, coroner warns GPhC

Hull coroner writes to GPhC after investigating death of patient who fell at home

18 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA consults on taking codeine linctus POM

Consultation launched after multiple Yellow Card reports indicate that codeine linctus being used recreationally for its opioid effects, says MHRA.

18 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NPA: Let community pharmacists give structured medication reviews

Wide-ranging 2020s prospectus argues the NHS is missing opportunities with SMRs

13 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Ten 'well established' pharmacies come on the market as company exits GB

Ten pharmacies in NW England and Wales brought to market

13 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist Support reports increased demand for mental health services

Charity provided over 200 per cent more counselling sessions in 2022 than in the previous year

11 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Labour accuses government of not supporting pharmacy services

Shadow Health Minister Karin Smyth took a swipe at the government’s record on supporting pharmacy services during questions on Health and Social Care on July 11.

11 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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