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We will run out of flu vaccines next week, warns independent chain

A superintendent pharmacist has warned his stores will need to start turning away flu jab patients.

24 Sep 2020

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Dermatology patients 'need better psychological support'

Almost all skin disease patients report an impact on mental wellbeing but support is lacking, a study finds. 

24 Sep 2020

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London bus driver graduates with pharmacy degree

A former London bus driver has graduated from the University of Wolverhampton’s MPharm course after deciding to make a career change.

23 Sep 2020

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Pharmacy employers 'must learn lessons of first wave'

RPS director of pharmacy Robbie Turner warns employers must ensure staff are risk-assessed for Covid-19.

23 Sep 2020

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Jo Churchill gets flu jab in London pharmacy

Pharmacy minister Jo Churchill received her flu jab earlier today at a branch of Greenlight Pharmacy.

22 Sep 2020

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Boots facing lawsuits over unpaid lockdown rent

Boots UK is facing multiple lawsuits from landlords over allegedly refusing to pay rents at some of its stores during the Covid-19 lockdown.

22 Sep 2020

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People with Covid and flu twice as likely to die, warns PHE

People infected with flu and Covid-19 are twice as likely to die than those with coronavirus.

22 Sep 2020

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Digital tech improves the lives of dementia sufferers and carers

A project that assessed the impact of digital technology on dementia found it can improve the lives of people.

 

22 Sep 2020

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Rowlands' losses more than double 'due to Category M changes'

Rowlands attributes a £71.3m financial loss to Government decisions including changes to Category M reimbursement prices. 

22 Sep 2020

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Boots pauses flu vaccines for under-65s amid high demand

Boots has paused its flu vaccines for the under-65s and its private service amid high demand.

21 Sep 2020

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Tell PHE if you disagree with test & trace result, pharmacies urged

The PSNC urges contractors to talk to their employer if they disagree with a notification from NHS test and trace.

21 Sep 2020

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GP referrals to CPCS to start in the autumn

GP practices will be able to refer patients to pharmacies through the Community Pharmacist Consultation Service this autumn.

21 Sep 2020

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RPS and RCGP launch plan to improve flu vaccination roll-out

The RPS and RCGP have encouraged GPs and pharmacists to work together to ensure people get a flu vaccine this year.

21 Sep 2020

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New blister pack recycling scheme

Answering customers’ queries about recycling medicine blister packs just got easier, thanks to TerraCycle's new scheme.

17 Sep 2020

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Some batches of Neupro and Vimpat PIs subject to Class 2 recall

Six parallel distributors involved in recall of batches of Neupro 4mg/24 hour patches and Vimpat 100mg tablets

16 Sep 2020

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Dukes brands lack of Covid funding "a disgrace"

PSNC in talks about two streams of funding – recognition of Covid-19 costs and a bid for an increase in the global sum under the review mechanism.

16 Sep 2020

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