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New legislation allows CD supply without prescription

Emergency legislation allows supply of CDs to existing patients without need for a new script.

30 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Support for dementia sufferers during Covid lockdown

A new information leaflet to support people living with dementia and their carers during the Covid-19 crisis is now available.

28 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Warnings of possible Sars-CoV-2 syndrome in children

GPs have been warned of a rise in children becoming severely ill from a syndrome that may be linked to coronavirus.

27 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Covid testing website shuts down hours after launch

A website allowing key workers in England to book a Covid-19 test has shut down due to high demand hours after launching.

24 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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PHE issues vitamin D Coronavirus Update

Public Health England has updated its official advice on vitamin D supplements in the light of the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.

24 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Advice on observing Ramadan during lockdown

Muslims are having to adapt to the changing circumstances of the holy month.

23 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Workplace social distancing 'impossible' for pharmacy staff

The vast majority of pharmacists are unable to maintain social distancing from other staff in their workplace, the RPS has warned.

22 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Hancock clarifies 'extra £300m' pharmacy comments

Matt Hancock has been forced to clarify remarks about the £300m cash advance being paid to pharmacies in England.

21 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Clinical news: Why Covid-19 hits men particularly hard

Study suggests men are more at risk than women from Covid-19 because they clear the virus more slowly, possibly because it lurks in the testicles.

21 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy CAS provides extra support at NHS 111

Calls referred to Pharmacy CAS adapted from CPCS symptom groups

21 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Better access to Covid testing for pharmacy staff

Community pharmacy workers and their family members will be able to book Covid-19 tests through a new online portal.

20 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Covid-19 revamp for 'Every Mind Matters'

PHE is supporting the public's mental health with a new campaign 'Now More Than Ever, Every Mind Matters'.

20 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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3D printing industry offers PPE support to health workers

The UK tech community is increasingly making use of spare 3D printing capacity to produce PPE for health workers.

15 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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NHSE's lead GP says CP is part of 'whole system' approach

NHS England’s medical director for primary care Dr Nikki Kanani recognises community pharmacy's work as part of whole system approach, including over Easter 

09 Apr 2020 , 2 Min Article

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NHSE and PSNC agree funding for Easter opening

Pharmacies opening on Easter bank holidays will receive £750 for a three hour session 

09 Apr 2020 , 2 Min Article

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All pharmacies in Northern Ireland receive PPE visors

All community pharmacies in Northern Ireland are being issued with protective visors to provide “an extra level of protection”.

08 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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