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Government proposes POM to P switch for HRT product

MHRA launches a proposal on reclassifying the HRT vaginal tablet Gina 10.

02 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC: 'Consistent approach' to staff vaccination policy needed

As Javid prepares for a U-turn on vaccine mandates, GPhC calls for consistent guidelines.

01 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Slight rise in alcohol dependence prescriptions in 2020-21

The vast majority of the 166,590 alcohol dependence scripts were dispensed in the community.

27 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Government issues shortage protocol for paracetamol suppositories

Pharmacists may substitute a slightly higher strength product using the SSP.

25 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Government must abandon conversion therapy altogether, says PDA

The PDA's LGBT+ Network says a consultation on plans to ban the therapy has not gone far enough.

24 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Keep wearing masks in pharmacies, patients urged as Plan B dropped

The UKHSA guidance on masks in healthcare settings will continue to apply.

21 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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London pharmacies delivered five million Covid jabs last year

Cullimore Chemist in Barnet was the first pharmacy in London to deliver a Covid vaccine.

20 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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New POCT guidance for community pharmacy

Outlines standards and safe environment required for use of point of care testing equipment.

20 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Women across UK failing to get menopause support at work, study shows

Over one million women said they are struggling in the workplace because of symptoms.

19 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Meningitis rates rise sharply after 'historic low' during pandemic

The return of face-to-face teaching saw the rate increase between September 1 and November 30 last year.

19 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Minister wants a 'direct' Pharmacy First model for England

Caulfield indicates the need for patients to be referred to pharmacies may come under review.

17 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy-led Covid sites delivered 22 million vaccines in 12 months

There was a 50 per cent rise in pharmacies providing boosters between October 2021 and January this year.

17 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Nearly 5,000 pharmacies applied for Covid booster programme last year

NHSE&I said 1,454 pharmacies are currently scheduled to, or have started, phase three boosters.

17 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Scotland announces pharmacy service fee for Covid antiviral supply

Pharmacies engaged by health boards to supply molnupiravir will receive £45 service fee.

14 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Cornwall walk-in service could boost disappointing CPCS referrals

The time-limited service is modelled on the CPCS but does not require GP referrals.

14 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy First service for acute cough launches in Liverpool

Over 100 pharmacies across Liverpool offering point of care test for acute cough.

13 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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