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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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Breaking records in cancer checks

An increase in cancer checks recorded encourage NHS ambitions.

15 Jan 2024

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A call to action

The urgent need for government to support community pharmacies structurally and financially was called for by a group of 20 MPs.

15 Jan 2024

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Wishing you the best for 2024

Editor's comment January 2024.

12 Jan 2024

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ITV report: Half of pharmacy workers unprepared for Pharmacy First

Pharmacies are 'in crisis,' contractors tell ITV reporters

12 Jan 2024

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Well pharmacists to receive £300 for completing Pharmacy First training

Multiple to pay out £300 upon completion of Pharmacy First and contraception training

11 Jan 2024

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‘Distressed sales’ of struggling pharmacies to continue in 2024

Business challenges will force more contractors to sell up, a predicts leading broker

11 Jan 2024

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Drug policy researcher appointed head of RPS science committee

Award-winning researcher Amira Guirguis previously worked on Home Office drug checking scheme

10 Jan 2024

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Better Health to launch national stop smoking campaign

The new initiative is set to launch 27 December.

20 Dec 2023

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Study reveals many in the UK are suffering from sleep issues

A study of Google searches across each city in the UK has shown that a large proportion of the population are concerned about or experience sleep issues.

15 Dec 2023

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Nicola Stockmann announced as new APTUK president

Ms Stockmann will take over as president 1 March 2024.

13 Dec 2023

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Pharmacists developing more opportunities in self-care, says FIP report

Globally pharmacists are developing more opportunities to enable self-care. However, substantial barriers still prevent community pharmacy from optimising its performance, says a report from the International Pharmaceutical Federation.

12 Dec 2023

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Demand for GP appointments could rocket if pharmacy closures continue

Widespread pharmacy closures could increase demand for GP appointments by 69 million or more a year, suggest figures from a survey conducted by the National Pharmacy Association in October.

12 Dec 2023

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PDA investigating concerns around Boots pharmacists’ pension entitlements

PDA gathering more information to determine whether there is grounds for a dispute

11 Dec 2023

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Best practice guidelines launched for online prescribing

Voluntary best practice guidelines have been launched for online care providers.

11 Dec 2023

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AI on the horizon

From the NHS AI Lab to a tool that can grade the severity of rare cancer, artificial intelligence is playing an increasing role in healthcare – but what are the benefits and risks?

07 Dec 2023

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