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NPA wants competition watchdog to weigh in on hub & spoke

CMA should “look into” hub and spoke dispensing to ensure fairness, says NPA.

31 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Calls to halt recruitment of pharmacists into GP sector

The negotiator for Scotland's pharmacies calls for a temporary recruitment freeze.

31 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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More pharmacies to deliver Moderna Covid vaccine in Northern Ireland

It is believed a 'small number' of pharmacies are providing Moderna jabs.

27 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy's role bolstered in Scotland's new NHS plan

The Pharmacy First scheme gets another £2.5m in 2022-23 under the NHS Recovery Plan.

27 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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NICE fails to reach agreement on new ME guidance

NICE has had to pause publication of its updated guideline on ME and CFS.

27 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Advance payments brought forward 20 days after PEPS collapse

Contractors can receive advance payment 20 days earlier on scripts dispensed from October onwards

27 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Metformin batch recalled due to NDMA contamination

A batch of metformin oral solution has been urgently recalled by the MRHA.

27 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Antidiabetic prescribing jumps 21% over 5 years

Antidiabetic prescribing rises by more than a fifth in England in five years.

26 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Lloyds superintendent to head up patient safety group

Victoria Steele is the new chair of the Community Pharmacy Patient Safety Group.

26 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Lloyds to charge £50 for video GP consultations with new app

LloydsPharmacy has launched a new app offering private online GP appointments.

26 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Boots partners with Deliveroo on home orders

Home deliveries launch from 14 Boots stores for customers using Deliveroo.

24 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy hypertension service 'can save 2,000 lives in 5 years'

NHSE&I said pharmacies can prevent 3,700 strokes and 2,500 heart attacks.

24 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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CPCF Year 3: 'Concessions' won but funding boost rejected

Transitional payments have been extended by another year and the NMS has been expanded.

23 Aug 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Independent Pharmacy Awards finalists announced

The Awards has a new category this year - the Extra Mile Award.

23 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA approves Covid antibody treatment

Ronapreve may prevent infections and help reduce hospital admissions.

20 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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'Even multiples' must report closures appropriately warns NHS

A Scottish health board warns of a 'perfect storm' giving rise to pharmacy closures.

20 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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