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CCA: Pharmacy First could free up 40m GP appointments

Trade body says prescribing-led service would provide launchpad for further expansion.

03 Feb 2025 , 3 Min Article

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Former president says RPS moves towards Royal College status lack transparency

Ash Soni affirms support of the RPS’s decision to seek Royal College status and become a charity but challenges transparency of the process.

30 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

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GPhC proposes consecutive yearly fee increases ‘well above inflation’

Concerns raised around GPhC's latest fee hike proposals.

30 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

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UTIs make up biggest number of Pharmacy First consultations at Lincolnshire Co-op

Lincolnshire Co-op said the biggest number of consultations was in December which saw a 13 per cent increase on November.

30 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacists warn ministers at Stormont about impact of NI rises

CPNI chief executive Gerard Greene warned pharmacists were “experiencing unrelenting financial pressures over which they have no control.”

30 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Promising start for RSV vaccination programme

The new maternal Respiratory Syncytial Virus vaccine rolled out in September saw more than one in three women giving birth during the month receiving the jab.

30 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Superdrug partners with England Netball to encourage female sports participation

Superdrug Online Doctor has partnered with England Netball and the Netball Super League.

29 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Numark chair: Don’t expect CPE committee to reach quick decision on funding

Numark chair Harry McQuillan drew on his experience of heading up Community Pharmacy Scotland as funding talks in England start.

29 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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The Whitehouse Pharmacy saves three lives in four weeks

Pharmacist Carol Haycock and her team recently helped save four lives in a four week period.

28 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Haleon appoints Jo Cooper to head up UK & Ireland division

Jo Cooper to replace Bas Vorsteveld at helm of Haleon's UK business

28 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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RPS responds to call for evidence on assisted dying

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill passed its Second Reading stage last November and is now be considered by MPs in committee sessions.

28 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Numark chair: Swinney’s promise to expand Pharmacy First is ‘pivotal moment’

Harry McQuillan, however, cautioned any expansion must be underpinned by funding.

28 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Breaking: Government opens long-awaited contract discussions with CPE

Labour acknowledges sector has had 'years of underfunding and neglect' as talks open

28 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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NPA: GPhC failing to address safety risks of online weight loss drugs supply

The National Pharmacy Association said “tougher regulation” is needed “amid a prediction of a new year’s boom in demand."

27 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

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CCA is not targeting other IPA members after Lincolnshire Co-op joined membership

Company Chemists’ Association chief executive Malcolm Harrison said he is “very keen” to talk to multiple pharmacy businesses about joining it.

27 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA: We investigate and act when intelligence on medicines hoarding comes in

MHRA interim executive director James Pound said: "We proactively take action as information and intelligence is shared with us.”

24 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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