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Employing pharmacists in GP practices improves quality of prescribing, says study

Researchers at the University of Manchester found the number of opioids, antibiotics and anxiolytics prescribed fell.

04 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Batches of cough medicine recalled after contamination fears

Bells Healthcare advised pharmacists and other retailers to stop supplying the affected batches immediately.

21 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

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NHS plans Covid-19 vaccination campaign in Spring 2025

Government accepts JCVI advice that the NHS should plan for a Covid-19 vaccination programme in spring 2025.

17 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Rethinking co-drug names could prevent errors

Standardised nomenclature for combination formulations could prevent errors, new research suggests.

16 Dec 2024 , 2 Min Article

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New asthma guidelines published

New UK guideline recommends prescribing combination treatments for people with newly diagnosed asthma.

27 Nov 2024 , 2 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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Do men and women use different biological systems to reduce pain?

Females are more likely to become addicted to opioids because they are biologically less responsive to them, research suggests.

25 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Skin tone could impact drug pharmacokinetics

Attempting to piece together the role of melanin in drug absorption...

20 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

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NICE updates guidance on diagnosis of endometriosis

NICE responds to recent reports that have highlighted problems with the diagnosis of endometriosis.

12 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Study claims 640,000 antibiotic prescriptions in practices a year ‘attributable’ to RSV

The Imperial College London study found adults over 75 accounted for the biggest number of antibiotic prescriptions.

06 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacists’ knowledge on managing morning sickness “suboptimal”

Community pharmacists found wanting on antiemetic usage and safety.

04 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

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NICE recommends new treatment for AMD

Health spending watchdog gives thumbs up to bevacizumab gamma (Lytenava).

31 Oct 2024 , 2 Min Article

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‘I’m still owed for October’: Locums claim Jhoots is behind with shift payments

Locums across England say they are struggling with late payments by the chain

06 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacists angered by fee rise plans urge GPhC to cut costs

Registrants took to social media to express their dismay and implore the GPhC to cut costs by moving from Canary Wharf.

03 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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‘Mostly dead’: Sale of Boots parent company expected to fall through

Reports of climbdown from a sale of WBA to New York private equity firm.

30 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Haleon appoints Jo Cooper to head up UK & Ireland division

Jo Cooper to replace Bas Vorsteveld at helm of Haleon's UK business

28 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Breaking: Government opens long-awaited contract discussions with CPE

Labour acknowledges sector has had 'years of underfunding and neglect' as talks open

28 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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AAH ‘incorrectly charges some pharmacies £2k for cholesterol drug'

Reports AAH charging some pharmacies the full list price rather than agreed 'nominal' price

27 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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We’ve exited our NHS pharmacy contract – it was that or go bust

Kent pharmacy owner makes the 'heart-wrenching' decision to focus solely on private services

24 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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New boss for Cegedim Rx

Tracey Robertson takes over from Phil Galt at the pharmacy software supplier.

24 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Inverness pharmacy serving patients after car crashes into it

Lochardil Pharmacy ensures continued dispensing service after shock car crash

23 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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NPA: Labour must fulfil five tests in next pharmacy funding settlement

The National Pharmacy Association wants an above inflation increase in community pharmacy’s global sum among other things.

16 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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A third of contractors want to sell up as broker reports ‘record’ sales

Christie & Co predicts a rise in pharmacy prices in 2025

16 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Numark and Buttercups unveil technician apprenticeship training initiative

Numark and Buttercups training initiative offers funded pharmacy technician apprenticeships for older candidates

14 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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