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Boris Johnson visits Covid vaccination centre in his constituency

The prime minister visited a Boots vaccination centre in Uxbridge yesterday.

11 Jan 2022

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Superdrug charges £159 for new walk-in health check service

Superdrug has launched a new trial walk-in health check service in 72 of its stores.

10 Jan 2022

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EPB chair: Government must support pharmacy to help NHS recover

Govind says pharmacy can help clear the backlog of care as suggested by the health and social care committee.

10 Jan 2022

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David Webb to replace Ridge as England's chief pharmacist

Webb will take up his post in February as Keith Ridge retires after 16 years as CPhO.

10 Jan 2022

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One in seven adults spends over £100 on OTC medicines each year

A survey from an online pharmacy breaks down OTC spending habits by age bracket.

07 Jan 2022

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Two in five Covid infections are asymptomatic

Forty per cent of people with confirmed Covid-19 infections are asymptomatic according to a new meta-analysis.

07 Jan 2022

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'Unfair' to make pharmacies 'ration' lateral flow tests say bodies

NPA and CCA call for calm from public as lateral flow test shortages continue to bite.

07 Jan 2022

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Boots pharmacy sales rise 8.8pc amid 'stronger demand' for services

The three months to November 30 saw Boots pharmacy sales rise by 8.8 per cent compared to the previous year.

06 Jan 2022

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LFD deliveries to pharmacies to rise by a third under new plans

UKHSA brings in a second partner to deliver an extra 3.5 million tests each week.

06 Jan 2022

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Rare case of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea bacteria detected in UK

A man in his early 20s was infected in London in November last year but was treated successfully.

05 Jan 2022

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Lloyds signs contract to stock fit to fly antigen tests

LloydsPharmacy will begin stocking Myhealthchecked's fit to fly antigen tests this month.

05 Jan 2022

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NHS app passes 22 million users since its launch

Over 18 million registrations have been made since the NHS Covid pass was added on May 17.

04 Jan 2022

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Lateral flow demand not going away warns NPA

High demand means Government must be 'candid' about prioritising supplies, says NPA.

04 Jan 2022

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PCNs and CCGs must consider impact of new roles, says NPA

The Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme is contributing to current workforce challenges, says NPA

22 Dec 2021

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GPs ticked off for informal referrals to pharmacies

Informal referrals may mean patients do not get the care they need, warns the Primary Care Bulletin

21 Dec 2021

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RPS wins NIHR e-learning contract to improve research skills

The Society has won a contract to deliver e-learning to improve pharmacists' skills in research.

20 Dec 2021

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