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GPhC will decide exceptions to responsible pharmacist rules

DHSC to push ahead with planned legislation changes despite many expressing concern.

29 Apr 2022

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Well Pharmacy tells staff they can come to work with Covid

Exclusive: Well staff told that isolating after a positive Covid test is now a personal choice.

26 Apr 2022

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26 Apr 2022

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Javid: New tsar will tackle HRT drug shortages

New role will be modelled on Covid vaccine taskforce chair, says health secretary.

25 Apr 2022

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Pharmacies at crisis point because of pressures, reveals PSNC survey

The PSNC's findings on workforce shortages appear to conflict with a recent PDA survey.

25 Apr 2022

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DHSC outlines desire to build on flu jab momentum in 2022-23

A letter sent today to healthcare providers details the groups who will receive a vaccine in the national flu programme.

22 Apr 2022

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Hampshire MP says HRT has run out 'completely' in constituency

Caroline Nokes MP says local pharmacies have run out of HRT gel.

22 Apr 2022

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NHS App reduces number of face-to-face GP visits

Nearly six million repeat prescriptions have been made through the app in the last four months.

21 Apr 2022

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Local pharmacies most trusted health sector in the UK

Pharmacies top hospitals as the most trusted health sector in new survey.

21 Apr 2022

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Time out with: Steve Brockie

Steve Brockie is the chief executive officer of A.Vogel UK, the UK market leader for fresh herbal remedies.

21 Apr 2022

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MHRA highlights Nordic pregabalin risk study

Slightly higher risk of major congenital malformations when pregabalin is taken in pregnancy.

21 Apr 2022

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MHRA highlights Nordic pregabalin risk study

Slightly higher risk of major congenital malformations when pregabalin is taken in pregnancy.

21 Apr 2022

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Remote consultations unsuitable for some pharmacy patients, warns NHSE&I

NHSE outlined situations where pharmacies should not go virtual in guidance released this month.

20 Apr 2022

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GPhC condemns 'unacceptable' reports of valproate supply without warning leaflet

A Sunday Times report revealed prescribers are supplying pregnant women with the drug without proper information.

20 Apr 2022

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Let's look inside: collagen peptides

Oliver Wolf, from Global Communications at leading collagen expert company GELITA, explains what collagen peptides are and why they matter.

20 Apr 2022

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Boots to stop selling plastic-based wet wipes in sustainability bid

Multiple writes to manufacturers to inform them plastic wet wipes will be banned from shelves.

19 Apr 2022

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