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Pharmacy First launch: Service will deliver ‘faster, simpler’ patient care

Health leaders welcome the launch today of the landmark service in England.

31 Jan 2024

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Pharmacy dispenser sentenced after stealing thousands of sleeping tablets

Dispenser told to carry out unpaid work after pleading guilty to theft from employer

30 Jan 2024

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Pharmacy technician struck off after stealing blood sugar tests to sell on eBay

Pharmacy technician admitted to theft and breaches of patient confidentiality

30 Jan 2024

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Pharmacy First set to launch this week

NHS England has confirmed that the Pharmacy First service will launch on Wednesday and a national marketing campaign will run from mid-February.

29 Jan 2024

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LloydsPharmacy liquidation: £8m left over to pay debts of £293m

Scores of creditors named in liquidation proceedings as the multiple winds down completely.

29 Jan 2024

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Cytisine approved for smoking cessation

The MHRA has also approved the nicotine-free prescription treatment for the reduction of nicotine cravings.

26 Jan 2024

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Dexcel Pharma Ltd expands portfolio in the UK and Ireland

Dexcel Pharma Ltd has acquired eight new consumer healthcare brands across a variety of areas.

24 Jan 2024

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Thousands in the UK suffering from preventable hearing loss

The RNID have launched a report calling for urgent Government action to combat the failing level of care when it comes to ear wax removal.

24 Jan 2024

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New course aims to improve staff wellbeing

Pharmacist Support has introduced a new course for pharmacy managers to look after the wellbeing of their teams.

19 Jan 2024

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GPhC tells pharmacist to undertake sexual boundaries training

Two colleagues and one patient complained about pharmacist's 'inappropriate' behaviour

19 Jan 2024

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CPE: Delayed 2024-25 talks should start ‘imminently’

Talks were slated for late 2023 but cabinet reshuffle led to delays

18 Jan 2024

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Pharmacist who misused patient data gets three-month suspension

Pharmacist used data inappropriately but behaviour fell short of 'most serious conduct'

17 Jan 2024

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Rowlands MD: Chains with support centres ‘can’t make pharmacy profitable’

Exclusive: Rowlands restructures support centre amid business model concerns

17 Jan 2024

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Start for Life campaign

The NHS have launched a campaign which provides free resources for parents and carers.

16 Jan 2024

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Superdrug reports 9.2 sales increase during strong Christmas period

Superdrug reports 20 per cent categpry growth across cosmetic products

15 Jan 2024

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Revolutionary app launch

A collaboration between Rightdose Pharmacy and Newfoundland Diagnostics aims to make testing and treating UTIs much easier.

15 Jan 2024

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