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Public health

NHS England lacks respect and understanding of pharmacy

Rowlands chief Nigel Swift became the latest pharmacy figure to criticise NHS England over its poor handling of the flu-Covid vaccine service.

05 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

RPS appoints new policy and practice lead in Scotland

Fiona McIntyre, whose background is in hospital pharmacy, starts the role in early October.

04 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Utrogestan SSP extended while atomoxetine price increases

The serious shortage protocol for utrogestan 100mg capsules has been extended until September 29.

01 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Wicker Pharmacy saves two lives after taking naloxone training

Wicker Pharmacy is run by Martin Bennett (pictured) whose trainee pharmacy technician Joseph Ridge helped someone who collapsed in the street.

31 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

MHRA issues reminder about risks of fluoroquinolone antibiotics

The MHRA said systemic fluoroquinolones “can cause long-lasting, disabling and potentially irreversible side-effects."

30 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

NHS rolls out mobile blood pressure teams as pharmacy checks soar

Local council and NHS services targeting hard-to-reach patients as pharmacy checks climb

29 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Independents in Scotland take over LloydsPharmacy branches

Richard Graham, who runs Callendar Pharmacy on Falkirk High Street, acquired Lloyds branches in Thornhill Road and Main Street, Camelon.

29 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Alcohol-related deaths in Scotland hit highest level in 14 years, data reveals

National Records of Scotland figures show 1,276 people died in 2022, the highest number since 2008.

29 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

RPS: Pharmacies can continue to reduce drug deaths in Scotland

RPS Scotland director Laura Wilson welcomed the “initial steps” the government took including making naloxone available in pharmacies.

25 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Council defends awarding sexual health contract to private providers

Newcastle City Council insists it extensively engaged with the public before opening the bidding. But did pharmacies lodge bids?

24 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Well launches flu jab e-voucher for businesses

The e-voucher allows people at other businesses to book a flu vaccination with the pharmacy chain.

22 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Chancellor’s support for Boots branch gives CPE ‘glimmer of hope’

Community Pharmacy England chief executive Janet Morrison said Jeremy Hunt's support for the Farncombe branch was encouraging.

16 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

NHSE’s climbdown on flu jabs puts pharmacies in difficult position

NPA chair Nick Kaye warns the decision to allow existing bookings to go ahead next month could strain pharmacies' relationships with GPs and patients.

16 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Pharmacies in Scotland secure six per cent increase in global sum for 2023-24

Guaranteed income from the Drug Tariff will stay at £80 million, taking total community pharmacy funding to £299.533 million.

14 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Existing flu bookings can be carried out in September, says NHSE

Pharmacies will avoid having to rebook appointments although NHS England has not fully reinstated the September 1 start date.

11 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Pharmacist teaches staff to improve their health through dance

Zi Hong Mok, who has worked in community and hospital pharmacy, made four videos for Cultural Cwtsh, a creative wellbeing resource.

11 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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