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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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Autumn budget: Pharmacies need a share of NHS spending boost

Pharmacies need a fair share of the £6.6bn funding boost announced today, says NPA

17 Nov 2022

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60pc of young adults take antibiotics for a sore throat

Survey identifies a high dependence on using antibiotics to treat respiratory conditions

17 Nov 2022

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New leadership at AAH Pharmaceuticals

David Bound is the new chief executive of wholesaler AAH

16 Nov 2022

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Pharmacy2U voted best UK company for customer experience

Distance dispenser ranked first for value and experience in survey of 10,000 UK adults

15 Nov 2022

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Boots switches to 100% organic cotton wool ‘at no extra cost to consumers’

Non-organic cotton 'the world's dirtiest crop' says Boots as it announces product switch

15 Nov 2022

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Greater Manchester sees 97 per cent of practices sign up to CPCS

Nearly 14,000 appointments have been referred to pharmacies since April last year

15 Nov 2022

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Owning Your Menopause app launches in the UK

Owning Your Menopause (OYM), the first app aimed at specifically helping and supporting midlife and menopausal women to get fit, empowered and strong has been launched by menopause fitness coach, Kate Rowe-Ham.

15 Nov 2022

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Lord Mayor of Bristol visits dedicated pharmacy worker

Ania Mularska was presented with a certificate of commendation, flowers and gifts by the Right Honourable Lord Mayor of Bristol

15 Nov 2022

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First app for teen health and wellbeing launches in the UK

Luna, the UK’s first app dedicated to teen health and wellbeing has launched today (15 November).

15 Nov 2022

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Over 6,500 diabetes education packs supplied to 330 pharmacies

Resources will help pharmacy teams and diabetes patients improve their understanding of the disease

14 Nov 2022

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Public’s lack of self care confidence is ‘alarming’ says PAGB

Survey of 2,000 adults finds more than half not confident treating backache

14 Nov 2022

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