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99pc of pharmacies in Wales now able to treat UTIs

Welsh Government announces 99 per cent of pharmacies able to treat UTIs as part of CAS from October.

30 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist in Wales saved my life, says woman diagnosed with sepsis

The patient, who sought treatment for a throat infection at Shackleton’s Pharmacy in Abergavenny, was seen by pharmacist Kyle Price.

31 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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‘Game-changing’ EPS now live in half of Welsh pharmacies

The Electronic Prescription Service is now live in over 50 per cent of community pharmacies in Wales, but only 15 per cent of GP practices.

03 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Welsh Government announces STTT and UTI services available from pharmacies

The Welsh Government publicly announces that pharmacies in Wales are to provide two new national services to treat sore throats and UTIs.

06 May 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacist who stole prescription drugs given suspended prison sentence

Gareth Parry, of Brynhyfryd Terrace, Ferndale, was sentenced having pleaded guilty to four counts of theft by employee.

10 Feb 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Cegedim is latest system supplier to support EPS in Wales

Cegedim has become the seventh pharmacy system supplier to support the roll out of EPS in Wales.

10 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Wales STTT pharmacies supply fewer antibiotics than GPs for sore throat

Pharmacies in Wales providing the NHS-funded sore throat test and treat (STTT) service supplied fewer antibiotics to patients than GPs.

26 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Some practices and pharmacies in every health board in Wales has access to EPS

Digital Health and Care Wales said it was working to roll EPS out to every community in Wales "quickly and safely."

18 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Welsh 23k item group of pharmacies sold after lease difficulties resolved

Group owner sells to husband and wife team after 30 years in business

10 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Boots branch dispenses 100,000th EPS item in Wales

Digital health body in Wales welcomes EPS milestone.

02 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Health boards struggle to monitor dispensing fraud risk in Wales, says report

An Audit Wales pilot looked at potential “risks around fraud and cost” relating to “expensive items”, specials and “higher cost formulations”.

07 Jun 2024 , 5 Min Article

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Independent pharmacist reassures Newport residents after buying Well branch

Local residents have been anxiously waiting to hear if the new owner will continue providing key services.

31 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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New independent prescribing training for pharmacists in Wales

Programme will underpin delivery of the national Pharmacy Independent Prescribing Service (PIPS).

08 Apr 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacies in Wales feel impact of 20mph speed limit

New urban speed limit causes delays to wholesaler deliveries and disrupts services to housebound clients.

05 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Welsh Government to invest in digital maternity services system

The new system will allow important information to be shared with pregnant women and all those involved in their care.

17 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Award-winning apprentice

Pharmacy technician, Kiera Dwyer, is keen to learn as much as she can to help her community.

01 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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