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Urgent action needed to stop violence in pharmacies says PDA

Action is needed to prevent violence in pharmacies, the PDA has said as disturbing video footage emerged of an assault on a pharmacist. 

28 Apr 2021

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Pharmacy capable of delivering millions of Covid jabs, survey finds

Over 90 per cent of community pharmacists would be eager to take part in an annual Covid-19 booster vaccination programme similar to the flu jab service given the right funding and support, a new survey shows.

28 Apr 2021

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'Urgent need' for evidence on discontinuing antidepressants

There is an "urgent need" for better evidence on the safest and most effective ways to discontinue antidepressants, a review finds. 

26 Apr 2021

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Product update: Range expansion

Bio-Kult Pregnéa is the newest addition to the Bio-Kult range, supporting women throughout pregnancy from pre-conception to post-birth.

26 Apr 2021

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Product updates: Dry, dry baby

Eye care brand Vizulize has launched a new digital consumer awareness programme targeting dry eye sufferers.

23 Apr 2021

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Product update: More to soothe

Sudocrem has launched a TV and digital campaign centered on the concept of soothing families to remind audiences of its soothing properties.

23 Apr 2021

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Product update: dual relief release

GSK has added a pharmacy strength decongestant nasal spray to its Otrivine range.

23 Apr 2021

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Product update: Digesting AI

Sanofi and Babylon are offering digestive health sufferers a three-month pilot of an online artificial intelligence health service.

23 Apr 2021

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Product update: Reclassifying care

In response to updated MHRA guidance for OTC stimulant laxatives, Care has reclassified its Senna products.

23 Apr 2021

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Product update: The ultimate guide

Care has launched the latest edition of its handbook, The Ultimate Guide to Care, with new features.

23 Apr 2021

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Product update: Back in business

The ‘Mind Your Back’ self care campaign from Mentholatum is running throughout October and November to help people manage their back pain.

23 Apr 2021

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Covid app used over three million times

An app revealing the number of Covid cases within one to 10 miles of someone’s home has been used over three million times.

23 Apr 2021

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Key points reminder for Pharmacy Collect customers

Critical that pharmacies remind people of the importance of reporting their results, whether positive or negative, says PSNC.

23 Apr 2021

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NI protocol 'already disrupting medicine supply'

Some medicines are already becoming unavailable in Northern Ireland because of the Brexit protocol, an industry spokesperson has said.

22 Apr 2021

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Covid pill could be available by the autumn says Johnson

Boris Johnson said people could take a pill at home to reduce the symptoms of Covid or stop them getting it.

22 Apr 2021

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Class 2 recall for Ennogen Pharma trimethoprim 200mg tablets

100mg tablets found in sealed packs of trimethoprim 200mg.

22 Apr 2021

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