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NI pharmacies launch Care in the sun campaign

Campaign launched across more than 500 pharmacies in Northern Ireland

02 Jun 2023

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Only nurses trusted more than pharmacists, survey finds

More than eight out of 10 people trust their local pharmacy to provide the right health advice, outstripping doctors.

02 Jun 2023

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Emerade patients told to ask GP for different brand after product recall

Patients told to return their Emerade pens to pharmacies and obtain alternative brand

09 May 2023

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Understanding pharmacogenomics

This module aims to provide an overview of pharmacogenomics.

26 Apr 2023

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Shadow health secretary ‘alarmed’ by LloydsPharmacy closures

'We've got to grip that challenge,' says Wes Streeting in King's Fund address.

21 Apr 2023

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CCA: Pharmacies will prevent 15k heart attacks and strokes by 2026

CCA calls on Government to fund pharmacies to manage treatment of CVD patients.

19 Apr 2023

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Smokers to be encouraged to swap cigarettes for vapes

One in five of all smokers in England will be provided with a vape starter kit to help them quit the habit.

11 Apr 2023

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Original pack dispensing to be allowed as Government confirms law changes

Legislation change on OPD and whole-pack dispensing of valproate medicines to go ahead

20 Mar 2023

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Deprescribing opioids in people with chronic pain: part five

The challenges of deprescribing

16 Mar 2023

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February fundraising

The second month of the year is full of opportunities to raise awareness of important issues.

01 Feb 2023

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Behind the headlines

Media headlines about Strep A have placed many people on high alert for the infection and its complications. Pharmacy staff should be aware of the key facts so they can help assuage public panic.

11 Jan 2023

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Public visits independents more than multiples, reveals NHSE study

Members of the public "overwhelmingly positive" about advice they receive in pharmacies, survey finds

03 Jan 2023

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New year, new you

January is the opportunity to start healthier habits for the year ahead. Here’s how the pharmacy can get involved.

01 Jan 2023

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Key clinical developments in 2022

This CPD module aims to summarise the important changes in 2022 relevant to community pharmacy practice.

22 Dec 2022

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Government issues shortage protocols for three penicillin products

Government issues SSPs for three oral solution penicillin products

15 Dec 2022

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Survey reveals drinking, smoking and obesity rates in England

Nearly half of adults in England drank alcohol at least once a week last year while 26 per cent were obese

15 Dec 2022

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