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Looking ahead to 2024

Editor's comment December 2023.

07 Dec 2023

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Time out with Elizabeth Hughes-Gapper

Kalms senior project manager, Elizabeth Hughes-Gapper, tells TM what was behind the inspiration for the creation of The Kalmfulness Index

07 Dec 2023

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Advancing your role as a community pharmacy technician

CPPE has developed a new programme for pharmacy technicians.

07 Dec 2023

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Boots cuts the ribbon on new beauty concept store in London

Company announces plans to train up more pharmacists in clinical skin care

07 Dec 2023

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DH launches landmark consultation on proposed supervision changes

Proposals would see pharmacists enabled to delegate more dispensing tasks to colleagues

07 Dec 2023

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Belfast pharmacist facing charges related to supply of opioids

Pharmacist faces a dozen charges in upcoming magistrate hearing

06 Dec 2023

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Pharmacies in Wales feel impact of 20mph speed limit

New urban speed limit causes delays to wholesaler deliveries and disrupts services to housebound clients.

05 Dec 2023

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Fewer than 50pc of pharmacies selling POM to P switch oral contraceptives

Kingston University study cites lack of public awareness about their availability and a lack of interest in purchasing them.

05 Dec 2023

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Police seize ‘thousands’ of illegal prescription pills in Manchester

A man in his 20s arrested following morning raids in Manchester

30 Nov 2023

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ADHD drug shortage to last until April as 90% of patients affected

Shortages were previously expected to be resolved by the end of 2023

29 Nov 2023

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Omnicell appoints new commercial director

Edward Platt will oversee relationships with independent and chain customers

29 Nov 2023

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Clinical pathways and service spec published for Pharmacy First

Final documentation for the new service - 28 PGDs - expected to be published later this week, says CPE.

28 Nov 2023

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Boots offloads £4.8bn pension scheme to Legal & General

Deal described as the largest ever single transaction of its kind

24 Nov 2023

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High turnover of pharmacies will disrupt patient care, superintendent warns MPs

Widespread changes of ownership threaten continuity of care, MPs told

23 Nov 2023

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Autumn statement: Living wage increase a ‘death blow’ to pharmacies

National Living Wage to rise by 10 per cent to £11.44 an hour, Hunt announces

22 Nov 2023

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Government and pharma industry reach agreement on branded medicines pricing

New five year VPAG sets yearly cap on the total allowed sales value of branded medicines to the NHS, with annual allowed growth in sales doubling from 2 to 4 per cent by 2027.

21 Nov 2023

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