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Pharmacy figures will discuss drug-related deaths in Scotland next month
Catriona Matheson, who chairs the Ministerial Drug Death Task Force for Scotland, launched the Scottish Pharmacy Alliance.
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Pharmacists urged to respond to drug shortages survey
Pharmacists have one day left to respond to a study on the impact of medicines shortages on pharmacies.
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RPS supports Covid jab rollout for 12 to 15-year-olds
Three million youngsters will be eligible to receive a single dose of the Pfizer jab.
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Don’t boast about flu jab numbers, PDA warns pharmacists
The Pharmacists’ Defence Association has said some pharmacists are “making irresponsible remarks” on social media regarding the flu service.
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We’ll support independents, promises RPS chief
RPS chief Paul Bennett vows to work with independent pharmacists as the new NHS structures emerge.
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PDAU negotiates pay rise for Boots pharmacists
The PDA Union and Boots UK agree a pay settlement for store-based pharmacists and pre-registration pharmacists.
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RPS president: Board members should have maximum term limits
RPS president Sandra Gidley says board members should be allowed to serve three non-consecutive three-year terms.
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GPhC: ‘No need for restrictions’ on provisional pharmacist role
The GPhC has said that as long as appropriate safeguards are in place to support provisionally registered pharmacists there is “no need” to restrict the scope of their role.
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Scotland funding package "not quite" what CPS hoped for
A 2019-20 financial package for pharmacy in Scotland with a £2.6m uplift from last year is "not quite" what CPS hoped for due to "one outstanding issue".
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RPS urges government to immediately de-list DNP products
RPS chief pharmacist Gino Martini has called on the government to immediately de-list DNP products.
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Ten contenders for RPS English Pharmacy Board election
Voting opens on April 29 for five vacancies. Those elected will serve a three-year term.
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Further visa extension for overseas pharmacists announced
The government has extended the visas of thousands more overseas health workers including pharmacists.
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Clinical
Dears Pharmacy and PocDoc launch lipid testing service
Scheme uses smartphone testing and includes a statin prescribing option.
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Statins may protect against Parkinsonian symptoms
The reduction in Parkinsonism was more marked in those receiving higher doses.
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Exercise better than paracetamol for osteoarthritis, says NICE
'Regular and consistent exercise' is the first line treatment, says NICE.
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Exercise better than paracetamol for osteoarthritis, says NICE
'Regular and consistent exercise' is the first line treatment, says NICE.
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Twice-a-year injection for high blood pressure undergoes trial
The treatment could replace the need for daily pills if the study is successful.
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Mixed reaction to proposed oxybutynin POM to P switch
Some pharmacists have criticised a proposal to reclassify the drug for overactive bladder in women.
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Hampshire MP says HRT has run out 'completely' in constituency
Caroline Nokes MP says local pharmacies have run out of HRT gel.
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MHRA highlights Nordic pregabalin risk study
Slightly higher risk of major congenital malformations when pregabalin is taken in pregnancy.
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GPhC condemns 'unacceptable' reports of valproate supply without warning leaflet
A Sunday Times report revealed prescribers are supplying pregnant women with the drug without proper information.
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Two new antimicrobial drugs set to launch in UK market
NICE issues draft recommendation for drugs developed through new 'subscription' payment model.
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Research update: Methenamine – an alternative for UTI prophylaxis?
Metabolite offers an alternative to antibiotics for women with recurrent UTIs, research suggests.
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Oral anticoagulants benefit new AF patients
Risk of stroke and death in new AF patients reduced, finds a new study based in general practices.
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Business
Boots owner has paid out "billions" in dividends
Dividend payments for Boots' parent company makes headlines in Sunday Times.
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Pharmacists looking at a GP partnership must protect their rights
Ross Clark from Hempsons said that without a signed deed a partnership can be “highly unstable”.
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I want successful businesses to join me, says ‘super pharmacy’ CEO
Alitam chief sets out his ambitions to disrupt the sector.
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Superdrug launches £99 perimenopause blood test service
Screening service will assess reproductive hormone levels as well as nutritional deficiencies and thyroid function.
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Pharmaceutical wholesaler falls into administration
Doncaster Pharmaceuticals Group, Testerworld Limited and Eclipse Generics Limited were appointed an administrator this week.
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McKesson UK CEO steps down after four years
Toby Anderson's exit comes as speculation grows over the future of LloydsPharmacy and its remaining branches.
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NHS reviewing claims that pharmacy overcharged for prescription
London pharmacy defends its attempts to prevent dispensing drugs at a loss.
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Knights takes number of pharmacies to 98 with Cecil Jones deal
Knights bought Pearns Pharmacies Limited last year, Norchem Healthcare in 2015 and Vittoria Healthcare in 2017.
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HubRx founder: We want to transform pharmacy operations
Daniel Lee elaborates on his claims that hub and spoke can help independents boost profits.
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NPA: Competition watchdog will look at hub and spoke concerns
There are fears the model could initially be monopolised by a few companies and disadvantage pharmacies and the NHS.
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Aspen will not raise price of cancer drugs, insists CMA
The regulator said Aspen’s pledge to lower pricing will continue to be fulfilled and not be affected by Brexit.
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Well Pharmacy tells staff they can come to work with Covid
Exclusive: Well staff told that isolating after a positive Covid test is now a personal choice.
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