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Half of all UK pharmacies provide domestic abuse scheme

The Ask for ANI initiative has provided support to 100 people during its first 12 months.

18 Jan 2022

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NHS 111 to boost pharmacy referrals as CPCS scope widens

Three new condition types have been added to the NHS 111 referral arm of the CPCS.

18 Jan 2022

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Boots commits to maintaining palliative drug supplies at 2,000 stores

Boots partners with Macmillan on scheme aimed at improving access to end-of-life drugs.

18 Jan 2022

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Minister wants a 'direct' Pharmacy First model for England

Caulfield indicates the need for patients to be referred to pharmacies may come under review.

17 Jan 2022

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ASDA owners reportedly considering Boots takeover

Asda's owners may make a bid for the multiple, it emerged this weekend.

17 Jan 2022

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Cervical Cancer Prevention Week: 17-23 January

This year’s Cervical Cancer Prevention Week has a slightly different theme to previous years.

17 Jan 2022

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Nearly 5,000 pharmacies applied for Covid booster programme last year

NHSE&I said 1,454 pharmacies are currently scheduled to, or have started, phase three boosters.

17 Jan 2022

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Happy New Year!

In her final TM column, Liz Fidler looks forward to the future with a renewed sense of optimism and positivity.

16 Jan 2022

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The pros and cons of ethical sanitary products

With billions of sanpro products used every year in the UK, their environmental impact is a thorny issue.

15 Jan 2022

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Insomnia and sleep apnoea: a deadly combination?

Co-morbid insomnia and OSA associated with a 47 per cent increase in mortality.

14 Jan 2022

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Cornwall walk-in service could boost disappointing CPCS referrals

The time-limited service is modelled on the CPCS but does not require GP referrals.

14 Jan 2022

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Scan for better health

As children continue to get heavier, a new Government initiative aims to make it easier for parents to choose healthier, less fattening foods.

14 Jan 2022

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Pharmacy First service for acute cough launches in Liverpool

Over 100 pharmacies across Liverpool offering point of care test for acute cough.

13 Jan 2022

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Boots parent confirms 'strategic review' as divestment rumours grow

Bain Capital reportedly teaming up with CVC on bid as WBA makes statement on plans for the multiple.

13 Jan 2022

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Welsh Government boosts pharmacy priority services with extra £2.5m

Additional funding of up to £3.5k per pharmacy to support access to priority services this winter.

11 Jan 2022

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Omicron wave: 9 in 10 pharmacies struggling with staff absences

Exclusive: 87% of pharmacies have suffered staff absences in recent weeks, a survey indicates.

11 Jan 2022

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