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Pharmacies warned of rising benzodiazepine harm

There is evidence that the circulation of illicit and counterfeit tablets sold as benzodiazepines is on the rise and causing increasing harm.

27 Jul 2020

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RPS urges ministers to ensure pharmacy has big obesity role

The RPS says the government’s strategy on tackling obesity will succeed if community pharmacies play a key role.

27 Jul 2020

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Independents' hub & spoke facility to go live in 2022

A new facility aimed at giving independent pharmacies access to hub and spoke technology is expected to commence operations in early 2022.

24 Jul 2020

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GPhC presses ahead with premises fee hike despite opposition

The GPhC is to increase its premises renewal fees by £103 from next April, despite two-thirds of consultation respondents opposing the plans. 

24 Jul 2020

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Lloyds launches £260-a-month weight loss service

LloydsPharmacy has launched a new weight loss service combining an appetite suppressant medication with personalised coaching. 

23 Jul 2020

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Gear up pharmacists for vaccinations, says think tank

News of progress with Covid vaccine is no time for complacency, according to the International Longevity Centre.

22 Jul 2020

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Superdrug offering £89 nurse-run antibody test service

High street multiple Superdrug has begun offering a nurse-operated Covid-19 blood antibody testing service at a cost of £89 to patients.

22 Jul 2020

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Pharmacy withdraws needle exchange service after residents protest

A community pharmacy in south Belfast is to withdraw its needle exchange service after more than 20 years following protests from local residents.

21 Jul 2020

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MHRA warning over sweets contaminated with cannabis oil

A series of arrests have been made in West Yorkshire after sweets distributed in the area contained cannabis oil.

21 Jul 2020

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Covid vaccine could be given alongside flu jab

The Government is exploring the possibility of giving patients a Covid-19 vaccine at the same time as they receive their flu jab.

20 Jul 2020

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UK signs deal for 90 million potential Covid-19 vaccine doses

The UK Government has signed off on a deal giving it early access to 90 million doses of a coronavirus vaccine if and when one becomes available.

20 Jul 2020

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One in three more likely to think pharmacy first during pandemic

Almost one in three say they are now more likely to choose a local pharmacy as their first port of call than before the Covid-19 pandemic. 

20 Jul 2020

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Boots signs up for asymptomatic testing pilot

Boots UK is taking part in a pilot to assess whether Covid-19 testing is effective for asymptomatic individuals working in certain jobs.

17 Jul 2020

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P2U founder launches hub & spoke facility for independents

Pharmacy2U founder Daniel Lee has announced plans for an £8m dispensing facility he claims will “level the playing field” between independents and multiples.

17 Jul 2020

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APPG appoints Jackie Doyle-Price as its new chair

The All-Party Pharmacy Group has appointed the Conservative MP Jackie Doyle-Price as its new chair.

17 Jul 2020

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LPC reforms may spark power struggle, warns NPA integration lead

Michael Lennox, the NPA's local integration lead, is concerned professor Wright’s reforms could lead to a power struggle. 

16 Jul 2020

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