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PDA: Buyers of ex-Lloyds branches ‘may have dodged TUPE obligations’

PDA kicks off early proceedings against Lloyds and new buyers as pharmacists raise TUPE concerns

11 Sep 2023

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MHRA catches Maidenhead couple in £1.6m black market medicines ploy

Maidenhead couple found with drugs for breast cancer, ADHD, erectile dysfunction and hair loss

11 Sep 2023

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PMR limitations contributed to infant’s tragic death, says coroner

Lack of special prescription options contributed to morphine mix-up, says coroner

08 Sep 2023

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Gabapentinoid prescribing rises two per cent in a year

NHS BSA publishes latest report on dependency forming medicines in England

07 Sep 2023

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Pharmacist given warning as GPhC reverses decision in antisemitism case

London pharmacist issued formal warning as remarks made at 2017 rally found to be antisemitic

06 Sep 2023

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Day Lewis goes with digital locum booking platform as preferred supplier

Day Lewis announces partnership with Locate a Locum

05 Sep 2023

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‘Controlled and limited launch’ for Wegovy

Novo Nordisk has announced that weight loss drug Wegovy (semaglutide) is available from today.

04 Sep 2023

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DH launches consultation on stricter licensing laws for cosmetic procedures

Local authorities to subject providers to more stringent checks through proposed licensing laws

04 Sep 2023

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Boots parent seeks new CEO as Brewer steps down after 2 years

Roz Brewer steps down by mutual agreement with WBA board

01 Sep 2023

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Five charged in Dudley over ‘illegal online medicine sales’

Charges follow an MHRA investigation into illegally operating websites

01 Sep 2023

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MPs call for naloxone programme in England with pharmacy at its centre

Bring England in line with the devolved nations, Home Affair Committee urges in wide-ranging report

31 Aug 2023

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NHS funds 500 pharmacists to train as prescribing supervisors

HEE announces 1,000 funded training places, including 500 for Designated Prescribing Practitioners

30 Aug 2023

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NHS rolls out mobile blood pressure teams as pharmacy checks soar

Local council and NHS services targeting hard-to-reach patients as pharmacy checks climb

29 Aug 2023

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Titan PMR owner invests in young engineers’ pharmacy communication app

Tariq Muhammad invests six-figure sum in PharmAppy

24 Aug 2023

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Diabetes drug shortages not expected to resolve until mid-2024

Supply problems having “significant impact” on clinicians and causing “anxiety and concern” for patients.

24 Aug 2023

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NHS England could face compensation claims over flu service delay

The NPA has written to NHS England saying contractors can claim compensation if they suffered financial losses.

22 Aug 2023

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