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The Recognition of Excellence Awards are back for 2023! It’s time to enter or nominate a colleague.

27 Jan 2023

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Alliance Healthcare to rebrand as Cencora this year

Parent company says shared identity for global business will strengthen brand

26 Jan 2023

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Pharmacy teams urged to take part in Government disease prevention inquiry

Parliamentary inquiry a vital opportunity to highlight community pharmacy's role

25 Jan 2023

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LloydsPharmacy to pull out of all Sainsbury’s branches this year

'Changing market conditions' prompt multiple to withdraw from its supermarket branches

19 Jan 2023

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National bodies come together to save community pharmacy

A revamped Save Our Pharmacies campaign will highlight the pressures facing the sector and call for more funding.

18 Jan 2023

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Welsh Government to invest in digital maternity services system

The new system will allow important information to be shared with pregnant women and all those involved in their care.

17 Jan 2023

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HRT could reduce Alzheimer’s diagnoses in at-risk women

The drug commonly used to treat menopause symptoms is associated with better memory, research finds.

16 Jan 2023

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Two million Brits struggle with SAD symptoms

A lack of sleep is said to only exacerbate the condition as symptoms tend to be more apparent and severe during the winter months.

16 Jan 2023

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CT scan can 'detect and cure' common cause of high blood pressure

The 10-minute scan lights up nodules in the hormone glands, which were then cured and removed.

16 Jan 2023

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Boots Online Doctor pharmacy fails GPhC inspection over website concerns

Service told to stop allowing patients to select contraceptive treatment before consultation

13 Jan 2023

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Vast majority of community pharmacists at high risk of burnout

Poor staffing levels and lack of rest breaks among factors driving burnout, warns RPS.

12 Jan 2023

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Day Lewis and Pharmacy2U attend Sunak NHS meeting

Day Lewis director makes the case to Government for funding at emergency meeting

10 Jan 2023

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Boots retail sales up nine per cent as pharmacy sales dip

Drop in demand for Covid services saw pharmacy sales dip as retail business powers ahead

06 Jan 2023

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We’ve helped patients pay their prescription charge, says pharmacist

Ade Williams says patients go without medication as they are 'too dignified and would rather walk away'

05 Jan 2023

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Millions more people can access health record via NHS app

The Government claims millions of patients in England have 'easier access' to their health records.

05 Jan 2023

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Boots reduces the cost of its private flu jab to £9.95

The multiple has lowered the price from £16.99 until March 31

04 Jan 2023

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