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Film crew shoots Pharmacy First advert in Kent

The crew filmed the public awareness advert at Crofton Pharmacy & Travel Clinic which was rebranded Get Well Sooner Pharmacy.

11 Jan 2024

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Multiples are not gearing up for Pharmacy First, claims ICS official

Mid and South Essex NHS ICS director of primary care William Guy said large chains are "strategically heading in a different direction."

10 Jan 2024

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Pharmacies in Lincolnshire to roll out private stroke predictor service

The service, provided by Lincolnshire Co-op and PocDoc, will tell patients what their risk of a stroke or heart attack is in the next 10 years.

09 Jan 2024

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Three-quarters of survey respondents treat ailments at home

The survey, commissioned by Lanes Health, found 70 per cent have taken to preventative treatment since the Covid pandemic.

09 Jan 2024

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MHRA issues warning about missing Cozaar 100mg tablets information

The regulator said the sentence ‘grapefruit juice should be avoided while taking Cozaar’ is missing in some patient information leaflets.

04 Jan 2024

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We need visionaries to reap benefits of medicines reclassification

Maxwellia CEO Anna Maxwell said switching “has the power to create a seismic shift” from symptom management to prevention.

13 Dec 2023

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Future of medicines reclassification is exciting, PAGB event hears

The Reclassification Alliance “will drive collaboration” between stakeholders to identify medicines that could be reclassified from POM to P.

12 Dec 2023

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I missed regular patient contact, says PCN pharmacist on return to community

Ben Merriman said he enjoyed his time in general practice but missed “regular interaction with patients."

11 Dec 2023

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NHSE: Pharmacy First delivery ‘challenging’ as IT changes needed

NHSE said delivering Pharmacy First was challenging due to 'changes needed in digital infrastructure' during a board meeting last week.

11 Dec 2023

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Mental health medicines prescribed on the rise in England

Twenty-two million antidepressants were prescribed to nearly seven million patients between July and September.

07 Dec 2023

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MHRA sets out new measures on the prescribing of valproate

From January next year, valproate must not be prescribed to new male or female patients under the age of 55 unless certain conditions are met.

06 Dec 2023

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Pharmacy students undergo on-the-job training in Northern Ireland

Students will have 12 weeks of training across hospital and community pharmacy and general practice.

05 Dec 2023

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Large scale study shows HIV prevention drug PrEP is highly effective

The trial involved over 24,000 people and found PrEP reduced the risk of transmission of HIV by 86 per cent.

30 Nov 2023

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Haleon teams up with pharmacists in burnout-flu initiative

Haleon has joined forces with Thorrun Govind and Olutayo Arikawe who are known for their dedication to mental wellness.

30 Nov 2023

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LloydsPharmacy Healthcare Services appoints new clinical director

Victoria Steele has been appointed to the senior role at Hallo Healthcare Group.

29 Nov 2023

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MHRA recalls batches of eye gels after possible contamination

Batches of carbomer-containing lubricating eye gels branded Aacarb, Aacomer and Puroptics were recalled as a precaution.

28 Nov 2023

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