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Product update: Bursting with pain relief

Mentholatum’s topical NSAID brand Deep Relief returned to TV on 15 February with a brand-new advertisement.

09 Feb 2021

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Constipation the cause of over 200 hospital admissions a day

Nearly 77,000 people in England were admitted to hospital with constipation in 2018/19.

09 Feb 2021

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State of play: Covid-19 vaccines

Covid-19 vaccination milestones are being reached, but where does community pharmacy fit into the rollout?

08 Feb 2021

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Hospital admissions for drug-related mental disorders decreasing

Hospital admissions for drug-related mental and behavioural disorders in England are decreasing.

08 Feb 2021

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Forging on ahead

Liz Fidler focuses on the positives going forwards and the importance of personal wellbeing and recognition.

08 Feb 2021

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1k jabs per week rule to stay 'until supply improves'

The Government won’t relax rules preventing smaller pharmacies from taking part in the Covid-19 vaccination programme until “supply allows".

08 Feb 2021

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Period of luxury ends

The tampon tax is finally abolished and pharmacy teams can help maintain positive momentum for women’s health.

08 Feb 2021

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Avicenna pharmacy joins Covid-19 jab drive

A Covid-19 vaccination centre run by Avicenna has opened at a pharmacy in Swindon.

08 Feb 2021

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MHRA analysis confirms Covid vaccine safety

The MHRA has said an analysis on approved Covid vaccines shows they are safe despite mild side-effects.

05 Feb 2021

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PHE pulls guidance advising against Covid testing in pharmacies

NPA seeking clarification on how new guidance will apply to pharmacies.

04 Feb 2021

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PDA: Use every pharmacy for second Oxford jab doses

The PDA says all community pharmacies should deliver second doses of AstraZeneca's vaccine.

04 Feb 2021

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DH activates shortage protocol for thyroid drug

The Government has issued a serious shortage protocol for levothyroxine 12.5mcg tablets in response to “significant ongoing disruption” to supply.

04 Feb 2021

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Vaccine "time bomb" in Wales if pharmacies not utilised

Wales faces a “ticking time bomb” if work does not begin to commission community pharmacies to administer Covid vaccines says CPW chair. 

03 Feb 2021

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PSNC 'forced' to go public on 'irritating' DH negotiations

Negotiator forced to air grievances in public due to the unwillingness of policy makers to engage on key issues, says Simon Dukes.

03 Feb 2021

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DHSC announces 'full consultation' on hub & spoke

There will be a consultation on hub and spoke working for all community pharmacies in England, pharmacy minister Jo Churchill has said.

02 Feb 2021

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LloydsPharmacy stores across UK join domestic abuse support scheme

LloydPharmacy stores in the UK will today join a scheme allowing victims of domestic abuse to access support.

02 Feb 2021

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