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GPhC standards 'flexible' on support for Ukrainian refugees

Regulator issues a statement on support efforts for those fleeing to Britain.

23 Mar 2022

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NI proposes professional status for pharmacy technicians by 2025

Northern Ireland Government consults on proposals to bring regulation in line with GB.

22 Mar 2022

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Superdrug launches fertility test service

New service comprises an online consultation and personalised fertility test recommendations.

22 Mar 2022

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Support for eating disorders

More young people than ever are receiving treatment for eating disorders.

21 Mar 2022

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Boots staff allowed to claim back HRT prescription fees on expenses

The multiple estimates that around 1,300 employees will avail of the new benefit.

21 Mar 2022

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New Deep Relief TV ad

Deep Relief is back on TV with a new commercial.

20 Mar 2022

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It's time to #BreakTheBias

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society hosted an online event entitled “International Women’s Day: The heroes breaking the bias”

18 Mar 2022

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GSK to stop clinical trials in Russia but will carry on supplying essentials

GSK said profits made from its operations in Russia will go towards supporting humanitarian relief efforts.

18 Mar 2022

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Rapist jailed after victim reports attack to Boots staff

About 2,300 Boots stores and over 250 independents are involved in the codeword scheme Ask for ANI.

18 Mar 2022

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Risks of sodium-containing paracetamol highlighted

Research has linked sodium-containing paracetamol with increased risks of CVD.

18 Mar 2022

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Help find the missing 14,000

Prostate cancer UK is trying to find the 14,000 men they believe have no started treatment for prostate cancer since the start of the pandemic.

16 Mar 2022

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GPhC temporary register to close on September 30

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on the temporary register can re-apply to join the permanent register.

16 Mar 2022

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Scottish workforce receives an essential boost

The pharmacy technician workforce in Scotland has been given a boost in the shape of £3.4 million funding from the Scottish Government.

16 Mar 2022

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Another way to address inequalities

Pharmacy technicians looking to break down barriers may not have heard of Pharmacy Technicians of Colour.

16 Mar 2022

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London pharmacy launches health clinic and 'one-stop' PGD service

John Bell & Croyden said its pharmacists will provide licensed medicines to patients without a prescription.

16 Mar 2022

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Expand NHS health checks in pharmacies to tackle obesity, report says

Five recommendations were made in the report, which was funded by the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk.

16 Mar 2022

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