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NPA takes unprecedented step of balloting members on work-to-rule action

The National Pharmacy Association will ballot members on reducing services and cutting hours because of funding pressures.

19 Sep 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Locate a Locum launches £5,000 scholarship fund for pharmacy students

Locate a Locum chief executive officer Jonathon Clarke said the fund showed its commitment to "supporting talented students.”

19 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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CCA urges Government to commission national pharmacy diabetes screening service

The Company Chemists’ Association has published a report that said the new service would save the NHS £50 million a year.

18 Sep 2024 , 3 Min Article

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GPhC wants extra safeguards to prevent unsafe online meds supply

Regulator has identified “significant risks” to patient safety.

18 Sep 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Children receiving both MMR doses falls to lowest level since 2011

NHS England said 16.1 per cent of children who turned five between April 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024 did not get both doses in 2023-24.

18 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Over 5,600 drug shortages reported to DHSC since October 2020

More than 5,600 drug shortages have been reported to the DHSC since October 2020, and the number of reported shortages is creeping up.

17 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist Support calls for donations in dual funding campaign

Charity calls on the sector's supporters to consider immediate and legacy donations.

16 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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One in five patients could not get medicines at a pharmacy, ONS study reveals

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society said the survey’s findings showed “there is a clear need" to address the root causes of supply issues.

16 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Darzi understates pharmacy contract cuts but government must heed his warnings

Numark chairman Harry McQuillan warned "increasing demand and expanded services" meant "a perfect storm is brewing."

16 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Welsh negotiator hails ‘6% funding uplift’ for pharmacies

Drakeford announces funding boost to recognise 'vital role' of primary care providers

13 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Antidepressants prescribed in England on the rise, says latest data

About 23 million antidepressant items were prescribed to an estimated 6.9 million patients in England between April and June 2024.

13 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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RPS moves to become Royal College and register as a charity

Autumn consultation and 2025 member vote to follow announcement of move to Royal College of Pharmacy

12 Sep 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Boots operations executive to take top job at the multiple from November

Former Saturday boy Hemmerdinger to take the helm at Boots once Seb James exits

12 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Superdrug launches first sexual health literacy campaign

Superdrug has partnered with sexual health charity, Brook, in bringing a new sexual health campaign to the high street.

12 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies can help ‘broken’ NHS but are struggling on few resources, warns Lord Darzi

Lord Darzi warned the total level of spending on the community pharmacy contract has fallen by eight per cent.

12 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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