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Covid treatment trial to look at inhaled corticosteroid

The inhaled corticosteroid budesonide has been added to Oxford University’s PRINCIPLE trial looking at potential Covid-19 treatments that prevent hospital admission.

01 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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'Selected' pharmacies to offer on-site Covid jabs, NHS confirms

NHS England & improvement has confirmed that “selected” community pharmacies will be invited to take part in England’s Covid-19 vaccination programme.

30 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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NHS 'reservists' could work in pharmacies under new measures

Matt Hancock has endorsed a new bill that could see the creation of a permanent ‘NHS reservist system’ placing volunteers in pharmacies.

27 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Scotland to pay pharmacies £12.58 per Covid-19 jab

Pharmacies in Scotland who take part in the Covid-19 vaccination programme will receive £12.58 for every dose of vaccine they administer.

27 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC seeks urgent clarity on Christmas opening

The PSNC is seeking urgent clarity from NHS England & Improvement on the opening requirements for pharmacies over the Christmas period.

26 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Flu jab uptake among over-65s 10% higher than last year

The number of GP-registered patients aged 65 and over receiving flu vaccines in England is rising.

26 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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More adults contacting drug and alcohol services

The number of adults using drug and alcohol treatment services in England rose slightly over 12 months.

26 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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HRT: breast cancer risk depends on formulation and duration of use

The risk that women using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) will develop breast cancer depends on the formulation and duration of use, a new analysis suggests.

25 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Boots, Alliance donate dexamethasone tablets to NHS

Boots UK and Alliance Healthcare have donated 500,000 dexamethasone tablets to the NHS to help treat patients hospitalised with Covid-19.

25 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist interventions prevent pregnancy after EHC

Pharmacist interventions result in a significant increase in effective use of a contraceptive pill following emergency hormonal contraception.

24 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Plea for calm in pharmacies during second wave

CPNI chief Gerard Greene urges the public to show pharmacies patience during the second wave of Covid-19.

24 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Coronavirus claims life of Cheshire pharmacy technician

Pharmacy staff in Cheshire have paid tribute to registered checking technician Mandy Siddorn, 61, who died last week after contracting Covid-19.

14 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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