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Public health

Smokers to be encouraged to swap cigarettes for vapes

One in five of all smokers in England will be provided with a vape starter kit to help them quit the habit.

11 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Legal change gives pharmacy technicians blood pressure role

Pharmacy technicians can carry out blood pressure checks as part of the hypertension case-finding and smoking cessation services.

05 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

YouGov study shows importance of pharmacies to communities

The survey commissioned by the PSNC bolsters the case for a national Pharmacy First scheme.   

31 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Boots rolls out free health MOT in over 1,000 branches

The 15-minute appointment includes a blood pressure check, an “optional BMI and waist circumference measurement” and lifestyle advice.

30 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Pharmacies in Jersey to receive £12m funding boost

The money will be used to employ or train more pharmacy technicians and help pharmacists become prescribers.

24 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

“Biggest overhaul of clinical trials in 20 years” as MHRA streamlines processes

New measures will make it faster and easier to run clinical trials in UK, claims drugs regulator.

24 Mar 2023 , 3 Min Article

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Public health

People with LTCs struggle to access medicine, research reveals

The Prescription Charges Coalition called on the government to freeze the prescription charge next year.

22 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

More pharmacists in Devon needed, says Tory council leader

Councillor John Hart also called for the creation of a pharmacy school in Devon so it can develop its “own specialists."

21 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Original pack dispensing to be allowed as Government confirms law changes

Legislation change on OPD and whole-pack dispensing of valproate medicines to go ahead

20 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

HEE launches community pharmacist training this month

The NHS-funded training scheme, which offers 10,000 module places, will be provided by CliniSkills until next March.

20 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

HubRx acquires 34-strong pharmacy chain in Yorkshire

HubRx CEO Daniel Lee said the acquisition of The Pharmacy Group will “create a blueprint other independents can follow."

20 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

DHSC issues SSP for paracetamol 240mg suppositories

The SSP is in response to what the DHSC described as “a significant ongoing disruption” to supply.

17 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

HDA defends members against ex-MHRA official's hoarding claims

Martin Sawer questioned whether ex-MHRA inspector Peter Coombs was referring to his members.

16 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Report says 22 million antidepressant items prescribed in three months

The NHSBSA said there was a six per cent rise in the prescribing of CNS stimulants and ADHD drugs between October and December last year.

14 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

MHRA looked into wholesaler hoarding claims, says ex-inspector

Former MHRA good distribution practice inspector Peter Coombs said it was “extraordinarily difficult” to gather evidence of hoarding.

13 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

GHP urges members impacted by junior doctors strike to get in touch

The GHP said pharmacists should stick to their job description and ensure they are “qualified, competent and safe” to do any work.

01 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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