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RPS to consider changing its policy on self-selection of P meds

EXCLUSIVE. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is considering whether to drop its longstanding opposition to the self-selection of Pharmacy-only medicines as Boots pilot continues.

17 Jun 2024

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PDA eyes Ombudsman review as Boots pension trustees throw out claim

Boots pension trustees reject initial challenge by PDAU members to over-60s policy.

13 Jun 2024

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Multiples have earned £3.1m from Pharmacy First since January

CCA welcomes its members reaching the 200,000 consultations milestone.

13 Jun 2024

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LPC secures funding for second mental health pharmacy service pilot

Community Pharmacy Lincolnshire said the second pilot will see how it fits in with Pharmacy First.

12 Jun 2024

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Knights Pharmacy buys two sites in Newport from the Evans group

Redditch-based chain has more than doubled its store estate since 2021.

12 Jun 2024

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Knights Pharmacy buys two sites in Newport from the Evans group

Redditch-based chain has more than doubled its store estate since 2021.

12 Jun 2024

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Boots accuracy technician struck off after 'falsifying clinical checks'

Removal 'the only proportionate outcome' following ACT's 'gross breach of trust' says GPhC.

12 Jun 2024

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Health check for CVD integrated into NHS app

A new digital health check for cardiovascular disease is to be fully integrated with the NHS app as a result of a partnership with UK digital diagnostics company PocDoc.

12 Jun 2024

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Numark chairman questions NPA’s June 20 loss-making claim

Harry McQuillan said the average UK pharmacy was not loss making in the last third of the month.

12 Jun 2024

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BlisterBack launch

TerraCycle makes moves to increase their recycling network in the UK, making it easier for the public and businesses to recycle their empty blister packs.

11 Jun 2024

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Stronger voices

A report has found that men face several barriers when it comes to dealing with testosterone deficiency.

11 Jun 2024

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NPA’s ‘day of action’ must not compromise patient safety, warns PDA

The PDA's Jay Badenhorst said NPA members who turn out the lights could “disrupt the safe and effective operation of the pharmacy".

11 Jun 2024

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Investments in diabetes tech

Investments into closed loop technology may mean huge steps forward for those with type 1 diabetes in Scotland.

11 Jun 2024

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CPE: Tories’ pharmacy plans are positive but Lib Dems' ‘specific’ funding pledge is welcome

Community Pharmacy England chief executive Janet Morrison welcomed the Tories' manifesto but urged all parties to address "pharmacy’s funding crisis.”

11 Jun 2024

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GPhC receives record FtP concerns amid capacity worries

Organisational capacity still a challenge for regulator as it receives record complaint numbers.

11 Jun 2024

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Skin cancer concerns

Statistics show that skin cancer cases may be on the rise in 2024.

11 Jun 2024

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