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NPA to launch impact assessment of five-year deal on independents

The NPA is launching an economic analysis on the impact of the five-year funding settlement on independent pharmacies.

18 Feb 2020

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Pharmacists must lead supervision reform says PDA

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association has called for reform of the rules around community pharmacy supervision.

17 Feb 2020

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Pharmacists may be included in new prescribing powers bill

A new bill set before Parliament today aims to extend prescribing powers to more health professions.

13 Feb 2020

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GPhC data points to net rise in pharmacy closures

Figures provided by the regulator suggest there may have been a net decrease of 166 community pharmacies last year.

13 Feb 2020

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LloydsPharmacy reopens after coronavirus scare

A branch of LloydsPharmacy was closed as a temporary measure when a GP was confirmed as having coronavirus.

12 Feb 2020

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GPhC switches to digital registration for PTs

The GPhC has switched applications for pharmacy technician registration from paper to digital through the myGPhC system.

12 Feb 2020

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Pancreatic cancer survival rate more than doubles

The five-year pancreatic cancer survival rate in the UK has increased from three per cent to a record high of 7.9 per cent since 2010.

12 Feb 2020

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RoE judges announced

TM is on the hunt for outstanding members of pharmacy teams for RoE 2020 and to help, they have enlisted the help of an esteemed panel of judges. 

12 Feb 2020

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Save the date

APTUK's annual APTUK Membership Business Meeting and Showcase will be held on 4 April 2020, in central London.

12 Feb 2020

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Rightful recognition

Liz Fidler delves further into her discussion about the recognition of pharmacy technicians in the GP contract.

12 Feb 2020

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Success and sustainability

A year on from taking up the office of president of the APTUK, Liz Fidler speaks to TM about what she’s achieved, the challenges she’s faced and her future ambitions.

12 Feb 2020

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Pharmacists asked to promote Raynaud's awareness

Health charity Scleroderma & Raynaud’s UK is asking community pharmacists to help patients identify Raynaud’s.

12 Feb 2020

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Sight savers

With a recent study showing age-related macular degeneration is on the rise, what can pharmacy teams do to help people safeguard their sight?

12 Feb 2020

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CPPE on... the CPCF

Pharmacy technicians can further their knowledge of the new CPCF with this new programme from CPPE.

12 Feb 2020

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Two HRT products back in stock on Friday

Evorel's manufacturer said two of the products in the HRT range will be available in pharmacies from February 14.

 

11 Feb 2020

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Type 2 diabetes cases rise 40% in Scotland

New cases of type 2 diabetes in Scotland rose by 40 per cent over a 10-year period, according to official figures.

11 Feb 2020

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