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Local community celebrates opening of independent after a year without a pharmacy

Liberal Democrat MP Munira Wilson said "Boots left the community in the lurch" as she welcomed the new pharmacy's opening.

16 Apr 2025

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NHS England expands number of pharmacies in RSV pilot to 200

NHSE’s pledge to expand the programme follows its commissioning of 50 pharmacies in the east of England last year.

15 Apr 2025

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Pharmacist Support marks 184 years with donations appeal

Pharmacist Support is marking its 184th birthday with a donations appeal to help meet growing demand for its wellbeing services.

15 Apr 2025

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Elderly man bailed after allegedly entering Day Lewis pharmacy with gun

An 83-year-old man was detained by armed police officers after allegedly entering the pharmacy in Wootton Bridge with the weapon.

14 Apr 2025

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Pharmacy First consultation in Scotland helped diagnose leukaemia in patient

Independent prescriber Victoria Lang noticed the patient was unwell and became more concerned after going through their medical history.

14 Apr 2025

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11 Apr 2025

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Pharmacists and pharmacy owners warned not to promote weight loss POMs

The General Pharmaceutical Council warned registrants not to advertise prescription-only medicines or face the regulatory consequences.

11 Apr 2025

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Council urges people to have fake diazepam destroyed at pharmacies

Cumberland Council urged people who bought the drug online, on chat groups and on the street to have it destroyed at a pharmacy.

11 Apr 2025

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GPhC issues warning on sales of ‘fat-dissolving’ Lemon Bottle injections

Regulator receives concerns around pharmacies selling unregulated weight loss injections.

10 Apr 2025

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Trump tariffs bring concern for UK supply chain, pharmacies and patients

The NPA said President Trump’s announcement has “caused a degree of uncertainty for the UK medicines supply chain".

10 Apr 2025

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I put £2,000-£3,000 in a month to help keep pharmacy going, says pharmacist

Mihai Tudor Ionescu at Avonmouth Pharmacy in Bristol said they were unable to give staff a pay rise for the first time in 14 years.

09 Apr 2025

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Liberal Democrat MP asks pharmacies in Torbay for views on funding and support

Steve Darling sent pharmacies in his constituency a survey to find out the biggest challenges facing them so he can “advocate” for their needs.

09 Apr 2025

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Just over half of £645m Pharmacy First funding spent and NMS fee split

Some £204 million was spent in the first year and £145 million in the second year, taking the total to £349 million and leaving £296 million.

08 Apr 2025

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UKHSA launches campaign in pharmacies to break misconceptions about antibiotics

The Health Security Agency's initiative will feature a “comedic mascot character” called Andi Biotic who will answer people’s questions about antibiotics.

07 Apr 2025

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Pharmacists in Hampshire and Isle of Wight see more patients ‘than ever before’

NHS Hampshire and the Isle of Wight said GP pharmacists and community pharmacists treat more than 14,000 patients each month.

07 Apr 2025

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