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Statins may reduce cancer risk in HF

Statins may significantly reduce the risk of cancer and cancer-related death in people with heart failure, according to a new study.

09 Jul 2021

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Discontinuing statins may increase CV risk

Discontinuing statins in people on multiple medications may increase the risk of fatal and non- fatal cardiovascular outcomes, a study shows. 

09 Jul 2021

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Lloyds parent confirms plans to 'fully exit' Europe

McKesson is to sell several of its European operations to German pharmaceutical giant Phoenix and has confirmed it wants to "fully exit" Europe.

09 Jul 2021

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NHS blasts pharmacies over 'escalating' closures

NHS Lothian has written to all community pharmacists in the health board region to warn of the impact short-notice pharmacy closures are having.

09 Jul 2021

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Desogestrel contraceptive pills to be sold by pharmacists

UK medicines watchdog the MHRA has announced that the first progesterone pills are to be available from pharmacies without a prescription.

08 Jul 2021

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E-cigs get the nod in new NICE guideline

New draft guideline is out for consultation until 6 August and consolidates eight previous guidelines on smoking cessation.

08 Jul 2021

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First NHS report on lesbian, gay and bisexual health

The report found LGB adults are more likely than heterosexuals to report having a limiting longstanding illness.

07 Jul 2021

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Echo rebrands to LloydsDirect as it exceeds 500k patients

Online pharmacy Echo is rebranding to LloydsDirect by LloydsPharmacy as it passes the milestone of 500,000 patient nominations. 

07 Jul 2021

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Government "must not drop face mask rule in pharmacies"

EPB chair Thorrun Govind has called on the Government to ensure mask-wearing in pharmacies is compulsory after July 19.

06 Jul 2021

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Boots MD apologises for saying primary care 'disappeared' during Covid

Boots UK managing director Seb James has apologised for saying that primary care "more or less disappeared" during the Covid-19 pandemic.  

06 Jul 2021

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Pregnant smokers falls to lowest number since records began

The latest NHS Digital data reveals 9.5 per cent of women smoked in 2020-21 compared with 10.4 per cent the year before.

06 Jul 2021

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DMS sees 13k consultations in first 3 months

Around a fifth of community pharmacies have dealt with over 13,000 DMS referrals in the first three months of the service, NHSE reveals.

06 Jul 2021

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Boots UK making 'significant rebound' says WBA

Boots UK has begun to make a "significant rebound" as the easing of pandemic restrictions improves sales figures, its parent company has said. 

05 Jul 2021

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Pharmacy technicians celebrate 10 years as registered profession

GPhC and chief pharmaceutical officers acknowledge vital role technicians play in pharmacy teams

02 Jul 2021

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Government launches obesity programme for kids and adults

The Department of Health and Social Care said the scheme is being supported by £12 million of Government funding. 

02 Jul 2021

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EPB chair slams government plan to lift free prescription age to 66

The English Pharmacy Board chair Thorrun Govind has warned the move will lead to greater health inequalities

02 Jul 2021

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