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Minister: Pharmacy closures not a sign of Government failure

How patients use their pharmacies will be 'the real measure' says Lord Markham

19 May 2023

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Hearing instruments could reduce dementia risk

Hearing instrument use has been associated with a 32 per cent lower prevalence of dementia, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University.

18 May 2023

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Pharmacy First ‘could increase AMR risk without rapid diagnostics’

Pharmacists need access to tests to safely prescribe, scientists tell Rishi Sunak

18 May 2023

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New research coalition builds on pharmacy's inclusivity opportunity

Pharmacy is at the heart of a new Oxford research coalition which aims to build on pandemic experience.

18 May 2023

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Hidden highs

Hypertension is becoming more and more common amongst middle-aged and older adults. But what about those who are younger?

17 May 2023

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Mental Health Awareness Week

For 2023, it’s tackling anxiety

16 May 2023

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MHRA rejects POM to P switch for oxybutynin medicine

Evidence shows medical supervision is still required to ensure safe use of Aquiette, says MHRA

15 May 2023

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Antidepressants prescribed for chronic pain despite ‘insufficient’ evidence

'Reliable evidence' for duloxetine but not other medicines prescribed for chronic pain

11 May 2023

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Uplift and upsell

The herbal medicines category can be confusing to navigate, but the right advice from pharmacy teams can lead to satisfied and informed customers, and increased sales for the pharmacy.

11 May 2023

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Pharmacists and GPs told to stop supply of flu antivirals

New advice issued as flu rates return to baseline levels

10 May 2023

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Momentous developments

Editor's comment May 2023.

10 May 2023

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Emerade patients told to ask GP for different brand after product recall

Patients told to return their Emerade pens to pharmacies and obtain alternative brand

09 May 2023

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Pharmacies to supply Covid-19 antivirals for ‘nominal’ reimbursement under rule changes

Concerns raised as Department moves to 'business as usual' approach to Covid antivirals

04 May 2023

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PDA to build on Ukraine experience with charity for humanitarian aid

PDA establishes Medicines to Ukraine charity on the back of campaign

04 May 2023

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DH rolls back 100-hour pharmacies' opening obligations by over a quarter

'Divisive' new regulations only allow extended hours pharmacies to reduce opening times

28 Apr 2023

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DH imposes ‘reduced’ Pharmacy Quality Scheme despite PSNC warnings

PQS will be worth £45m to the sector, 60 per cent of what was originally planned

28 Apr 2023

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