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DH: A third of eligible pharmacies will use hub and spoke

Around 1,300 pharmacies will be using hub and spoke by year 10 if laws are changed, Government projects.

21 Mar 2022

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Boots staff allowed to claim back HRT prescription fees on expenses

The multiple estimates that around 1,300 employees will avail of the new benefit.

21 Mar 2022

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GSK to stop clinical trials in Russia but will carry on supplying essentials

GSK said profits made from its operations in Russia will go towards supporting humanitarian relief efforts.

18 Mar 2022

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NPA to seek competition watchdog's views on hub and spoke proposals

Concerns that hub and spoke could weaken independents' buying margins and concentrate wholesaler power.

17 Mar 2022

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Government launches new consultation on hub and spoke proposals

The sector has 12 weeks to share its views on new proposals to overhaul community pharmacy dispensing.

16 Mar 2022

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London pharmacy launches health clinic and 'one-stop' PGD service

John Bell & Croyden said its pharmacists will provide licensed medicines to patients without a prescription.

16 Mar 2022

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Expand NHS health checks in pharmacies to tackle obesity, report says

Five recommendations were made in the report, which was funded by the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk.

16 Mar 2022

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AAH partners with Red Cross to help people in Ukraine

AAH sales and operations director Ashley Cowen said it has sent stock to Poland.

15 Mar 2022

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NHSE reveals 17 pharmacists received 'golden hello' payments

Exclusive: Seventeen pharmacists were given £20,000 to partner with GPs and work in practices.

14 Mar 2022

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NPA chief: Business rates will 'really hurt' independents

Eton contractor Olivier Picard warns a return to full rates will hurt independent pharmacies.

10 Mar 2022

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Welsh Government funds 24-hour prescription collection service

A Boots branch in Abergele is among the first in North Wales to introduce 24-hour prescription lockers.

10 Mar 2022

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'Super pharmacies' CEO announces new GP services partnership

Alitam group will launch services across network in partnership with Pharmadoctor.

09 Mar 2022

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Poor conditions behind workforce shortfall at CCA pharmacies, says PDA

The PDA cites unsatisfactory pay and working environments as reasons big companies struggle to employ pharmacists.

08 Mar 2022

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PSNC calls on PM readers to make the case for pharmacy this week

In this comment piece, PSNC's Mike Dent asks pharmacies to complete the advice audit before Friday.

08 Mar 2022

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Glasgow pharmacies warned not to agree to vaccination service

A "medical support organisation" is trying to subcontract travel jabs to pharmacies for half the service fee.

08 Mar 2022

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Isle of Wight drug bribery trial ends with not guilty verdicts

Pharmacist Cathal Daly and three others found not guilty after six week trial at Southampton Crown Court

04 Mar 2022

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