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Pharmacists allowed to give unlicensed Covid vaccines after law change

Pharmacists will be able to provide unlicensed Covid-19 vaccines to patients, the Government said as it set out new legal changes.

16 Oct 2020 , 1 Min Article

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People with Covid and flu twice as likely to die, warns PHE

People infected with flu and Covid-19 are twice as likely to die than those with coronavirus.

22 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Protecting pet health

From pet parasites to separation anxiety, pharmacy teams can provide advice on a range of issues to support customers' four-legged friends.

16 Aug 2020 , 4 Min Article

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RPS gives evidence to All-Party Parliamentary Group on Coronavirus

The RPS has provided evidence of pharmacy's role and needs to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Coronavirus.

 

13 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Government signs deal for Covid vaccine produced in Scotland

The UK Government has agreed a deal with a biotech company for 60 million doses of its potential Covid-19 vaccine.

05 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Wockhardt strikes Covid-19 vaccine deal with government

Wockhardt has struck an agreement with the government to supply the UK with millions of doses of coronavirus vaccines.

03 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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UK signs deal for 90 million potential Covid-19 vaccine doses

The UK Government has signed off on a deal giving it early access to 90 million doses of a coronavirus vaccine if and when one becomes available.

20 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy staff could be first in line for Covid vaccine

Frontline health and social care workers are at increased personal risk of exposure to infection, says the JCVI.

18 Jun 2020 , 1 Min Article

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AZ does distribution deals for Oxford Covid vaccine

AstraZeneca has reached an agreement to supply up to 400 million doses of the University of Oxford’s Covid-19 vaccine currently being trialled. 

17 Jun 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Involve technicians in Covid vaccination programme says APTUK

Pharmacy technicians should be allowed to administer Covid-19 vaccinations, says APTUK president.

12 Jun 2020 , 1 Min Article

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COVID-19: Breakneck pace in drug and vaccine pipeline

John Cahill of PharmaLex Ireland looks at the pipeline for candidates being developed in the fight against COVID-19.

24 Mar 2020 , 2 Min Article

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The common cold

On average, adults experience two or three colds a year, so it's important that pharmacy staff know how to advise customers.

22 Nov 2019 , 15 Min Module

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Children's pain and fever

Pain and fever can cause much distress in children, pharmacy teams can be there to provide reassurance and expert advice.

22 Jul 2019 , 15 Min Module

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