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Pharmacy First consultation in Scotland helped diagnose leukaemia in patient

Independent prescriber Victoria Lang noticed the patient was unwell and became more concerned after going through their medical history.

14 Apr 2025

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Elderly man bailed after allegedly entering Day Lewis pharmacy with gun

An 83-year-old man was detained by armed police officers after allegedly entering the pharmacy in Wootton Bridge with the weapon.

14 Apr 2025

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Council urges people to have fake diazepam destroyed at pharmacies

Cumberland Council urged people who bought the drug online, on chat groups and on the street to have it destroyed at a pharmacy.

11 Apr 2025

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Pharmacists and pharmacy owners warned not to promote weight loss POMs

The General Pharmaceutical Council warned registrants not to advertise prescription-only medicines or face the regulatory consequences.

11 Apr 2025

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Trump tariffs bring concern for UK supply chain, pharmacies and patients

The NPA said President Trump’s announcement has “caused a degree of uncertainty for the UK medicines supply chain".

10 Apr 2025

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Liberal Democrat MP asks pharmacies in Torbay for views on funding and support

Steve Darling sent pharmacies in his constituency a survey to find out the biggest challenges facing them so he can “advocate” for their needs.

09 Apr 2025

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Just over half of £645m Pharmacy First funding spent and NMS fee split

Some £204 million was spent in the first year and £145 million in the second year, taking the total to £349 million and leaving £296 million.

08 Apr 2025

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Pharmacists in Hampshire and Isle of Wight see more patients ‘than ever before’

NHS Hampshire and the Isle of Wight said GP pharmacists and community pharmacists treat more than 14,000 patients each month.

07 Apr 2025

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Pharmacist to run London marathon in support of Elsie Dot Stancombe charity

Joanne Matthews will run in aid of Elsie’s Story, set up in memory of the seven-year-old who was murdered in the Southport knife attacks.

04 Apr 2025

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Pharmacist wins appeal to open pharmacy in Sudbury health centre

Zahid Shah will open the pharmacy at Sudbury Community Health Centre after Primary Care Support England rejected his application last year.

03 Apr 2025

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde seeks views on medicines waste campaign

NHSGGC said 10,000 medicines are thrown away every day because they are not needed or have not been taken.

02 Apr 2025

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Numark chair: Funding deal is welcome but cannot be the last step

Harry McQuillan is optimistic the Government will address the funding gaps in the economic analysis “over a short number of years”.

02 Apr 2025

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NPA refuses to rule out collective action despite funding announcement

The National Pharmacy Association will examine the deal, described by health minister Stephen Kinnock (pictured) as "strong", and consult with members on the next steps.

31 Mar 2025

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Breaking: Government announces £3.073 billion funding for community pharmacy

Labour promised to invest a further £215 million in Pharmacy First and other services and write off £193 million of debt.

31 Mar 2025

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Economic analysis reveals shocking impact of years of underfunding on pharmacies

The long-awaited analysis found around 78 per cent of pharmacies in England are not sustainable in the short term.

28 Mar 2025

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National Pharmacy Association appoints new chief executive

The director of external affairs at Asthma + Lung UK Henry Gregg will start as NPA chief executive on May 27.

28 Mar 2025

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