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Over a million quit smoking during Covid-19

Over a million people in the UK have quit smoking since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. 

15 Jul 2020

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Market for pharmacies largely unaffected by pandemic

Hutchings' Scott Hayton says it's been business as usual for buyers and sellers of pharmacies during the pandemic.

15 Jul 2020

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PCN heads want more autonomy to meet local needs, says report

An NHS Confederation report reveals primary care network leaders are concerned about their freedom to meet local health needs. 

 

15 Jul 2020

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Face coverings to be compulsory in pharmacies in England

Members of the public are to be told that from July 24 they will need to wear face coverings in shops and supermarkets in England or face a fine.

14 Jul 2020

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RPS: Pharmacy must be at heart of second wave Covid plans

RPS president Sandra Gidley warns pharmacy "must be at the heart" of planning for a second wave of Covid-19. 

 

14 Jul 2020

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Rise in alcohol hospital admission linked to cuts

Researchers have found increases in alcohol-related hospital admissions is linked to spending cuts. 

13 Jul 2020

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Boots online sales 'at Black Friday levels' as footfall plummets

Boots executives have described how the company’s online business has skyrocketed while in-store retail sales have dropped by almost half.

13 Jul 2020

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CCA pushes for more flexibility to deliver flu jabs

CCA wants the scope to deliver the vaccine in new locations such as town halls and places of worship.

13 Jul 2020

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Well to launch scheduling app for shifts and cover

Well says it will launch an app that allows its employees to schedule and manage their shifts and cover.

10 Jul 2020

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Pharmacists asked to watch out for signs of child abuse during lockdown

A UK children’s charity is asking people such as pharmacists, carers and GPs to be vigilant to signs of child abuse during lockdown.

10 Jul 2020

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Cambrian Alliance adds inventory function

Buying group Cambrian Alliance launches new platform designed to reduce dead stock and unnecessary inventory.

09 Jul 2020

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Boots job losses: 'No impact' on pharmacy staff

Boots UK is to axe more than 4,000 jobs and close 48 of its optician branches in a dramatic acceleration of its ‘transformation plan’.

09 Jul 2020

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Public perception of pharmacy improved during Covid-19

The public’s perception of pharmacy improved during the coronavirus outbreak, according to an NPA survey. 

09 Jul 2020

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VAT change for medicines prescribed by EEA doctors

Scripts written by doctors registered in EEA countries and dispensed in the UK now zero-rated.

09 Jul 2020

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PSNC kicks off Covid-19 funding negotiations with Government

PSNC says the issue of ‘how and when’ cash advances totalling £370m might need to be repaid by community pharmacies will dominate talks. 

09 Jul 2020

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CMA fines three pharma companies for anti-competitive behaviour

The CMA found Amilco, Tiofarma and Aspen took part in an anti-competitive agreement on the supply of fludrocortisone. 

09 Jul 2020

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