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Study: Independents optimistic about turnover but face big challenges

The study by CIG Research revealed independents were not hopeful about their prospects of generating a profit in 2024.

12 Apr 2024

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Measles on the rise and scarlet fever higher than five-year average

The total number of cases since October 1 last year is now 934, with London showing “an increase in activity."

04 Apr 2024

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OTC medicines market suffers dip as inflation bites

Product prices up 8 per cent as unit sales decline, says PAGB.

22 Mar 2024

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Community pharmacies losing technicians to hospitals after training

A GPhC survey indicates that many pharmacy technicians leave the sector after training.

19 Mar 2024

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CCA: Pharmacy First has had ‘strongest start’ of any national service

Multiples delivered 1,500 consultations a day collectively in the first month of the service.

19 Mar 2024

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Slight climb in pharmacists’ confidence about the future, says Lloyds Bank

Confidence levels up on last year but 'still in negative territory' with mixed financial outlook

13 Mar 2024

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BSA reports 1.6% rise in antidepressant prescribing in three months

Number of antidepressant items rises by 400,000 over a three-month period

07 Mar 2024

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Sigma conference: Independents have ‘room to improve’ on services

Large chains falling behind indies in terms of per-branch dispensing, Sigma conference hears.

26 Feb 2024

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Nearly all pharmacists have had patients decline medicines due to prescription charge

Renewed calls to axe prescription charge as survey highlights worrying findings.

05 Feb 2024

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ITV report: Half of pharmacy workers unprepared for Pharmacy First

Pharmacies are 'in crisis,' contractors tell ITV reporters

12 Jan 2024

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