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Pharmacy technicians provide good GP pharmacist support

A study in Scotland evaluated the effectiveness of a pharmacy technician-led GP hub

01 Dec 2022

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New drug proven to slow cognitive decline in early Alzheimer's

Full data from the trial was published on Tuesday (29th November) in the New England Journal of Medicine.

01 Dec 2022

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NICE reviews endometriosis guidelines for first time since 2017

The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has announced it will be updating its guidelines on endometriosis diagnosis, surgical management and surgical management when fertility is a priority. 

28 Nov 2022

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Covid Champion pharmacy scheme cracks vaccine hesitancy

The study resulted in 2,000 more people accepting a vaccine despite previously deciding against it

28 Nov 2022

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Pet tech brands tackle rising separation anxiety in dogs

The specialised training course is aimed at helping dog owners resolve separation anxiety and the residual depression that follows.

28 Nov 2022

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Life-extending prostate cancer drug fast-tracked to NHS

Darolutamide will be available “on a budget-neutral basis to the NHS" for men whose cancer has spread

28 Nov 2022

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Government launches AMR consultation to tackle 'next potential pandemic'

Evidence sought from technical experts in fields like health, food chains and the environment

24 Nov 2022

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Vaccine fatigue has set in, claims Well study

Of the 2,000 individuals who took part, 25 per cent said they detected a lack of motivation among people to get jabbed

23 Nov 2022

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Asda offers £2 cash incentives to private flu jab customers

Multiple offers cash incentive to those who use its reward app and book flu jab online

23 Nov 2022

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AAH: We've delivered over 70 million Covid vaccine doses

AAH chief executive offer David Bound described it as “a huge milestone” for the company

22 Nov 2022

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MHRA issues defect notice for hyoscine butylbromide batch

Some packs found to contain the wrong patient information leaflet, says MHRA

22 Nov 2022

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New project to tackle high blood pressure in Black African and Caribbean communities announced

It aims to change the way high blood pressure is understood and managed within these communities.

21 Nov 2022

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LanesHealth launches campaign to support declining mental health

During the week, the company is sharing practical advice and tips to help improve the UK’s mental health as part of a social media and PR campaign. 

21 Nov 2022

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“Rounded and robust” training for pre-reg trainee pharmacy technicians

Cross sector training with community pharmacy will be included in the next intake of cohorts.

21 Nov 2022

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Alliance Healthcare supporting Antimicrobial Resistance Week

Wholesaler pledges to become an Antibiotic Guardian as Alphega promotes Keep Antibiotics Working campaign.

18 Nov 2022

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Pharmacy technician wins Wales apprentice award

The awards recognise the outstanding achievements of employers, apprentices and work-based learning practitioners.

18 Nov 2022

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