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Government publishes plan to make PrEP more widely available

The HIV roadmap makes five proposals including funding sexual health services and PrEP medicines.

16 Feb 2024

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Pharmacies in England delivered 40m Covid vaccines by end of last year

The Company Chemists’ Association called for the national booking system to be integrated into pharmacy systems.

14 Feb 2024

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Lord Markham: We had 3,000 Pharmacy First consultations in first three days

The health minister Nick Markham also played down concerns pharmacies providing the service could be overwhelmed.

08 Feb 2024

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Superdrug launches Wegovy weight loss service in health clinics

Patients will talk to a nurse about their weight loss goals, medical history, blood pressure and body mass index.

08 Feb 2024

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NHSE offers an extra £2.50 per Covid jab if pharmacies agree to extension

NHSE offers higher item fee for vaccinations provided between April and August

06 Feb 2024

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NHS England encouraging users to 'Tap the app'

NHS England has  launched a “Tap the app” campaign to promote greater use of the NHS App and its recently introduced new features

06 Feb 2024

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Morning after pill should be available from petrol stations, say medics

Mandatory consultations can be useful but sometimes impede EHC access, say family planning doctors

05 Feb 2024

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PDA: NHS England refused request to phase in Pharmacy First gradually

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association says pharmacists were not properly consulted about the service.

01 Feb 2024

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Pharmacy First launch: Service will deliver ‘faster, simpler’ patient care

Health leaders welcome the launch today of the landmark service in England.

31 Jan 2024

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Welsh health minister hails success of CCPS one year on

Minister hails 'significant progress' as 530,010 consultations notched up across all CCPS services in the first year following its launch, up from 412,784 in 2021-22

30 Jan 2024

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Pharmacy First set to launch this week

NHS England has confirmed that the Pharmacy First service will launch on Wednesday and a national marketing campaign will run from mid-February.

29 Jan 2024

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Cytisine approved for smoking cessation

The MHRA has also approved the nicotine-free prescription treatment for the reduction of nicotine cravings.

26 Jan 2024

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Government says 3,000 pharmacies in England signed up to contraception service

The service was expanded last year to include the provision of oral contraceptives.

23 Jan 2024

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It’ll take time for public to learn about Pharmacy First, says CPE

Healthwatch found patients are more comfortable seeing their GP and are concerned they won't have privacy in a pharmacy.

22 Jan 2024

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Measles outbreak declared national incident after HSCC warnings last year

English Pharmacy Board member Thorrun Govind said 'pharmacies provide a safe space for people to have a chat about vaccinations.'

19 Jan 2024

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Community pharmacy must be ‘at the heart’ of women’s health strategy

NPA policy manager Helen Mangion said pharmacies must be an integral part of women's health hubs.

18 Jan 2024

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