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Supply of PrEP in pharmacies will be examined from the autumn

The HIV Action Plan will look at improving distribution to gay and bixsexual men, Black African communities and others.

16 Jun 2022

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Javid ‘starting with pharmacy’ as he plans reforms

Pharmacy is first on the Government’s primary care reform agenda, health secretary says.

15 Jun 2022

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NHS landlord triples rent for independent pharmacy

NPA urges landlords to review arrangements as one NHS property demands threefold rent hike.

15 Jun 2022

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Over 200 residents sign petition to save pharmacy from closure

Lincolnshire Co-op said it was closing the pharmacy because of the low number of prescriptions it dispenses.

15 Jun 2022

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Pharmacies to pilot cancer screening referrals, confirms NHS chief

Pritchard announces landmark pilot to help boost early detection rates.

15 Jun 2022

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Boots launches own brand Viagra

The healthcare giant is selling Boots Sildenafil in 1,400 of its stores.

14 Jun 2022

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Four-thousand-items pharmacy sells off £1m asking price

Central London pharmacy changes hands after 45 years.

13 Jun 2022

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RPS expresses concerns about hub-to-patient dispensing model

The body supports hub and spoke across different legal entities but warned of risks to patient safety.

13 Jun 2022

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Cambrian Alliance and PSNC link up to support drug purchasing

Cambrian Alliance announces new arrangement with PSNC to improve price concessions system

10 Jun 2022

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Cost of prescriptions dispensed in community rises £83m in England

NHS Business Services Authority reveals £9.69 billion of items were dispensed in 2021-22.

10 Jun 2022

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Derbyshire pharmacy group bolsters its portfolio with acquisition

Peak Pharmacy bought Shires Pharmacies Limited and its three pharmacies for an undisclosed fee.

07 Jun 2022

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Nine of 42 ICBs to be given commissioning powers next month

Former chief pharmaceutical officer for England Keith Ridge described it as “very significant."

06 Jun 2022

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Wales to roll out EPS to some pharmacies next summer

Trial in a "small number" of pharmacies and surgeries in summer 2023 will be followed by full roll out.

31 May 2022

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Asda owners may drop Boots bid over price concerns

Boots parent WBA reportedly asked Asda owners to increase their offer for the multiple.

30 May 2022

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Health board warns contractors it may withhold pay over pharmacy closures

Hywel Dda health board introduces new procedures to curb record rates of temporary closures.

27 May 2022

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Branded generics: A waste of time and money

Enough is enough, writes CPWY committee member Adeel Sarwar.

27 May 2022

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