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Coroner: Man suffered fatal fall after receiving IOU for epilepsy drug

David Crompton suffered a fall while his Tegretol supply was interrupted, finds inquest

10 Jan 2025

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NPA: Labour’s pledge to follow up on HSCC’s pharmacy recommendations lack urgency

National Pharmacy Association director of corporate affairs Gareth Jones cautiously welcomed Labour’s pledge to address the health and social care committee's concerns.

10 Jan 2025

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Phoenix seals deal to distribute Kenvue’s OTC products

Phoenix UK said the agreement, which started on January 1, is a “reduced wholesaler model."

09 Jan 2025

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APPG launches inquiry into medicines shortages and calls for evidence

The All-Party Pharmacy Group said its inquiry will examine the factors causing shortages and potential solutions.

09 Jan 2025

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NPA: Pharmacy contract delays could lead to first collective action in history

Trade body says contract stalemate “utterly unacceptable”.

08 Jan 2025

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Scotland flu hospital admissions rise as pharmacies struggle to access vaccines

Community Pharmacy Scotland urged the government to involve community pharmacy in national flu vaccine strategy planning much earlier.

07 Jan 2025

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Government will shortly confirm pharmacy funding, says Lord Livermore

The financial secretary to the Treasury's suggestion raised eyebrows given talks on the 2024-25 pharmacy contract remain unresolved.

07 Jan 2025

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Pharmacy technician who created false Covid vaccine record avoids removal from register

Holly DeSouza, who worked at Wicker Pharmacy, misled her colleague into giving her their login details for the pharmacy’s patient system.

06 Jan 2025

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Two pharmacies less than a mile apart in Northampton sold

Delapre Pharmacy and Far Cotton Pharmacy were owned by Vyas Limited for over 10 years.

06 Jan 2025

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Morrisons and Phlo launch online private prescription service

The Morrisons Clinic will allow patients to receive treatments possibly by the next working day.

03 Jan 2025

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Pharmacies face £34m reimbursement reduction per quarter

CPE warns that this month’s Cat M price list will slash reimbursement by millions.

03 Jan 2025

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Pharmacists and PAGB chief recognised in 2025 New Year’s Honours List

Alan Kurtz, Laura Catherine McIver, Chris Martin and Michelle Riddalls received honours.

02 Jan 2025

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PDA BAME committee member criticised by Free Speech Union

Nav Bhogal urged pharmacy bodies and NHS stakeholders to address “racial undertones” in the language used in those sectors.

02 Jan 2025

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Lincolnshire Co-op’s 43 pharmacies come into CCA fold

CCA drops its minimum branches policy for membership and welcomes Lincolnshire operator.

18 Dec 2024

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First Independent Prescriber Pathfinder pharmacy goes live with CLEO SOLO

Well Pharmacy in Keighley first Independent Prescriber Pathfinder site to test system which will allow pharmacists to generate prescriptions via EPS.

17 Dec 2024

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Mandatory rotations in foundation training year delayed to 2027/28

Mandatory rotations during the 2026/27 foundation pharmacist training programme are being delayed, with full implementation not anticipated until 2027/28.

17 Dec 2024

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