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Public health

Covid booster campaign extended to 40 to 49 year-olds

Second jab to be offered to those aged 16 to 17 years

15 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Vaccinations

Government may face legal action over Javid's Covid vaccine remarks

Valneva said it had not ruled out "legal recourse" for loss of earnings and damages.

11 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Vaccinations

Javid confirms mandatory Covid jabs for NHS workers

RPS warns of ethical implications as health secretary announces new rules from next spring.

10 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Long list of pharmacies will deliver Covid boosters, says NI health minister

HSCB lists 244 pharmacies in Northern Ireland that are offering walk-in boosters to over-50s.

03 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pfizer says sales of its Covid vaccine will hit $36bn this year

The company is looking to sign agreements with more countries to supply the vaccine.

03 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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NI health secretary acclaims pharmacy's role over last 100 years

Swann paid tribute to pharmacy teams during the NPA's centenary dinner in Northern Ireland.

22 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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NHSE: 1,300 pharmacy sites are providing Covid booster jabs

The director for primary care strategy and NHS contracts at NHSE&I said that number will increase.

21 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist buys two pharmacies to provide Covid booster jabs

Three pharmacies owned by Sachin Tammewar will deliver Covid booster jabs later this month.

14 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy teams to get free flu jabs as NHS secures funding

Free jab offer extends to locums as NHS secures additional funding.

30 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Think pharmacy first this winter, says CPNI chief

Gerard Greene has urged people to think about going to a pharmacy this autumn and winter.

24 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC: All contractors to get Covid costs at start of October

Costs claims "more than double" the Government's initial offer, PSNC reveals.

22 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article