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CPNI calls for new approach to accessing primary care

The Department Of Health needs to conduct a review of the whole system and how it is currently operating, says CPNI chair James McCaughan.

21 May 2021

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Boots profits fell by 254% in 2019-20

The 2019-20 financial year saw Boots' profits fall by more than 250 per cent compared to the previous year according to a Companies House report.

20 May 2021

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Report reveals spread of Covid across England

A report released today reveals the extent to which Covid spread through communities in England during the pandemic.

20 May 2021

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Northern Ireland govt starts clawing back Covid pharmacy funds

Community pharmacies in Northern Ireland are to begin repaying a £35m Covid advance from the Government from this month onwards. 

19 May 2021

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Wright review engagement events this week

The Review Steering Group taking forward the reforms proposed in the Wright review is holding events this week to update contractors and LPCs, starting tonight.

19 May 2021

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Hospitals faced over one million obesity-related admissions

Hospitals in England had to deal with more than one million admissions where obesity was a factor in 2019-20.

19 May 2021

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Pharmacy lung health services 'essential' for 95% of patients

Majority of people living with lung disease who access a community pharmacy service to help manage their condition describe it as "essential".

19 May 2021

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NI pharmacists voice concern about impact of Protocol

The UK and European Union must engage in constructive talks to ensure the continued supply of medicines in Northern Ireland, says Gerard Greene.

18 May 2021

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Lloyds updates locum booking policy after EHC controversy

Lloyds superintendent says company has updated its locum booking system after high profile incidents where patients were refused EHC.

18 May 2021

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Garry Myers resigns from PSNC

PSNC seeking a new regional representative for East Midlands and South Yorkshire following resignation of Garry Myers after 16 years in the post.

18 May 2021

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Numark and Rowlands branches pilot heart health service

The service will give people a heart age score and cardiovascular risk assessment based on height, weight, blood pressure and BMI.

17 May 2021

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Insight: Independents still need the NPA

The NPA is a bit like Marmite in terms of how independents view it but regardless of pharmacy owners’ personal views, the sector needs a strong trade association in order to thrive.

14 May 2021

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Boots parent pledges $350k for Covid relief in India

Walgreens Boots Alliance has pledged $350,000 to help tackle the dramatic surge in Covid-19 cases and deaths in India.

14 May 2021

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MHRA consults on Nuromol P to GSL switch

The MHRA has launched a consultation on whether Nuromol should be available to patients without having to visit a pharmacy. 

14 May 2021

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Repaglinide back in stock but Voriconazole supplies delayed

The PSNC has reported that Repaglinide 1mg and 2mg tablets are back in stock.

14 May 2021

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Sigma starts providing lateral flow tests to pharmacies

Community pharmacies can now order lateral flow tests from Sigma Pharmaceuticals to use as part of the Pharmacy Collect service.

13 May 2021

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