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Call me a dreamer

As March is National Bed Month in the UK, we’re turning our attention to sleep, with a closer look at its importance for overall health and wellbeing.

08 Feb 2023

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08 Feb 2023

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NHSE to support development of APIs for clinical services 

'Focus of development’ expected to be on the four suppliers that have already developed CPCS compliant systems

07 Feb 2023

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Common ailments consultations up 177pc in North Wales

December also saw a 300 per cent rise in independent prescribing consultations

06 Feb 2023

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Professional leadership in pharmacy in line for major overhaul

Leadership Commission says 'disjointed voice' is holding back pharmacy professions; proposes new framework and a leadership reset. Professional bodies issue immediate responses

06 Feb 2023

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Supermarket closures: Tesco to close eight pharmacies

Eight of Tesco's 220-plus pharmacies to close as part of wider shake up.

31 Jan 2023

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Man receives community order after racially abusing pharmacist

Hartlepool man shouted racial abuse in branch of Rowlands Pharmacy last November.

30 Jan 2023

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Seven Asda pharmacies to be axed under chain’s proposals

Supermarket chain proposes to close stores due to 'low customer usage'.

30 Jan 2023

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Pharmacy bodies form supervision group ahead of legislation reforms

Group seeks to influence Government ahead of planned reforms to pharmacy supervision legislation.

30 Jan 2023

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Be a part of RoE23!

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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