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Search still on for accurate Covid antibody home test

None of 11 tests looked at for REACT-2 meet MHRA criteria for individual home use.

13 Aug 2020

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6% of population in England has had Covid-19

People living in London most likely to have been infected, along with those working in care homes and health care.

13 Aug 2020

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Well plans to axe all non-pharmacist managers

Well Pharmacy has informed its non-pharmacist branch managers that it is seeking to “remove this role from our operational structure".

13 Aug 2020

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Contractors get 2k per month for Pharmacy First Plus service

Community pharmacy contractors in Scotland will receive a monthly fee of £2,000 for offering the new Pharmacy First Plus service, it has been revealed. 

12 Aug 2020

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Over 30 million use NHS 111 online during pandemic

A “record number” of people have used NHS 111 online since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, NHS Digital has said. 

12 Aug 2020

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Government 'must involve pharmacy in winter season planning'

RPS president Sandra Gidley has urged the government to ensure pharmacies are involved in its preparations for the winter. 

12 Aug 2020

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Covid SOP update: Flexible opening measures removed

A flexible hours policy that has allowed pharmacies to operate with their doors closed to the public has now been rescinded.

12 Aug 2020

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Career enhancements

As lobbying for pharmacy technicians to be involved in winter immunisation plans ramps up, Liz Fidler discusses this and other opportunities.

12 Aug 2020

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APTUK goes digital as conference cancelled

The Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) has cancelled its annual conference this year but has set up virtual ways to contact members. 

12 Aug 2020

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Pharmacies could close temporarily to prioritise flu jabs

Community pharmacies in England could be allowed to close temporarily to allow them to cope with high demand for flu vaccination this winter.

11 Aug 2020

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Pharmacy's role in tackling obesity

Pharmacies already have a role in helping people manage weight loss, but are they included in the Government’s new strategy on tackling obesity?

11 Aug 2020

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Discovering vitamin D deficiency

With everyone encouraged to stay home as much as possible during the pandemic, have people been getting enough vitamin D? 

11 Aug 2020

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CPPE on... inhaler technique

Inhaler technique can be key for improving health outcomes and CPPE has relaunched its popular e-learning programme on the topic.

11 Aug 2020

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Lloyds to close more stores as online business booms

A "small number" of LloydsPharmacy stores may soon be closed due to the financial impact Covid-19 is having on the business.

10 Aug 2020

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Ask Your Pharmacist week returns in November

This year’s Ask Your Pharmacist week will take place in November, the National Pharmacy Association has said.

07 Aug 2020

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Pharmacist tells PM more funding needed during visit

Boris Johnson has taken time out to visit a pharmacy and hear about the challenges a pharmacist and his team have faced.

07 Aug 2020

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