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Locums without flu training could be out of work this winter

Many locums could find themselves out of work this winter as some companies give priorities to those with flu training.

10 Aug 2020

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DHSC issues three more July concessions - in August

The Department of Health and Social Care issued another three drug price concessions for July on August 7.

10 Aug 2020

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Ask Your Pharmacist week returns in November

This year’s Ask Your Pharmacist week will take place in November, the National Pharmacy Association has said.

07 Aug 2020

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PSNC reminds pharmacies to report drug quota issues

The PSNC reminds pharmacies to report difficulties drug quotas have caused them in sourcing medicines.

06 Aug 2020

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Brexit: Manufacturers told to stockpile once more

DHSC is once again asking suppliers to stockpile 6 weeks' supply of medicines.

04 Aug 2020

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Home-use antibody tests could be approved 'within months'

A coronavirus antibody test is currently undergoing ‘ease of use trials’ to determine whether it can be used by the general public.

03 Aug 2020

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At least 139 pharmacies have closed since 2018-19 warns PSNC

There has been a net decrease of at least 139 community pharmacies in England since 2018-19, the PSNC has warned.

03 Aug 2020

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Wockhardt strikes Covid-19 vaccine deal with government

Wockhardt has struck an agreement with the government to supply the UK with millions of doses of coronavirus vaccines.

03 Aug 2020

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Numark starts campaign to get people to get flu jab

Numark has launched a campaign to encourage more people to vaccinate themselves against the flu this winter.

30 Jul 2020

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DHSC announce second concessions list for July

The Department of Health and Social Care has today announced the second wave of price concessions for July.

29 Jul 2020

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Duchess of Cornwall learns about pharmacies' support for abuse victims

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall visited a London branch of Boots yesterday to hear about the company’s Safe Spaces initiative for abuse victims. 

28 Jul 2020

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Boots: Global CEO steps down in major shake-up

Walgreen Boots Alliance CEO Stefano Pessina has announced he is to step down after five years in the role, with no successor yet appointed.

28 Jul 2020

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Independents' hub & spoke facility to go live in 2022

A new facility aimed at giving independent pharmacies access to hub and spoke technology is expected to commence operations in early 2022.

24 Jul 2020

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GPhC presses ahead with premises fee hike despite opposition

The GPhC is to increase its premises renewal fees by £103 from next April, despite two-thirds of consultation respondents opposing the plans. 

24 Jul 2020

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Lloyds launches £260-a-month weight loss service

LloydsPharmacy has launched a new weight loss service combining an appetite suppressant medication with personalised coaching. 

23 Jul 2020

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Superdrug offering £89 nurse-run antibody test service

High street multiple Superdrug has begun offering a nurse-operated Covid-19 blood antibody testing service at a cost of £89 to patients.

22 Jul 2020

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