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Budget 2020: Businesses can claim COVID-19 sick pay

The coronavirus outbreak featured in chancellor Rishi Sunak’s first budget, with measures including loosening sick pay rules.

11 Mar 2020

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Insight: Keep calm and carry on during COVID-19

A contractor shares their experiences of dealing with the unpredictable coronavirus outbreak, from a run on hand sanitiser to wholesaler price hikes.

10 Mar 2020

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'False fears' prevent smokers using e-cigarettes to quit

Vaping prevalence in England has remained stable since 2014.

04 Mar 2020

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GPhC cracks down on 12 online pharmacies

The General Pharmaceutical Council’s clampdown on rogue online pharmacies appears to be gathering pace.

20 Feb 2020

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Medicines and Medical Devices Bill: second reading March 2

Bill gives government powers to update medicines regulations once Brexit transition period complete.

20 Feb 2020

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GPhC data points to net rise in pharmacy closures

Figures provided by the regulator suggest there may have been a net decrease of 166 community pharmacies last year.

13 Feb 2020

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NAO issues stark warning on NHS finances

The ability of the NHS in England to deliver the Long term Plan is called into question.

07 Feb 2020

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Go compare €“ burden of disease in England

England outperforms other home nations in most areas of disease burden.

04 Feb 2020

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Save money by merging LPCs say trade bodies

Pharmacy trade bodies recommend a reduction in the number of LPCs to save money and improve support.

03 Feb 2020

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EU court rules on GSK 'pay-for-delay' appeal

The European Court of Justice has upheld a UK decision that GSK and other companies entered an illegal agreement.

30 Jan 2020

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Pharmacies across Europe hit by drug shortages

Community pharmacies in 24 countries in Europe experienced medicines shortages last year, according to a PGEU report.

29 Jan 2020

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WHO retracts opioid guidelines amid allegations

WHO retracted the guidelines amid allegations that drug manufacturers had undue influence on their development.

 

15 Jan 2020

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No-deal Brexit preparations wound down

DHSC advises no-deal preparations should cease.

14 Jan 2020

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Patients urged to cancel GP appointments

More than one million people a month fail to attend GP appointments.

14 Jan 2020

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Worrying number of pharmacies running a deficit

A recent analysis commissioned by GPhC suggests a worrying number of pharmacy businesses are operating at a deficit.

09 Jan 2020

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