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Public health

PAGB appoints Reckitt general manager as vice-president

Reckitt’s regional director and general manager for the UK and Ireland Brian Fischel joins PAGB as a vice-president to its board.

10 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

We’re working at pace to fix Pharmacy First problems, insists CPE chief

Reports have emerged that pharmacies are struggling to reach the minimum number of consultations to secure the £1,000 payment.

04 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Independent pharmacy chain renews sponsorship with Scottish football club

M & D Green has extended a shirt sponsorship deal with the country’s oldest football club Queen’s Park.

03 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

New report reveals people are turning to AI for health advice

However, over 90 per cent of survey respondents say they’ve only ever had positive pharmacy experiences.

25 Jun 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Public health

Online zopiclone sales contributed to veteran’s death, says coroner

Coroner issues damning criticism of companies selling medicines online.

19 Jun 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Public health

LPC secures funding for second mental health pharmacy service pilot

Community Pharmacy Lincolnshire said the second pilot will see how it fits in with Pharmacy First.

12 Jun 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Public health

Pilot may lead to commissioned mental health pharmacy service in Lincolnshire

The study saw 37 pharmacy staff in eight pharmacies help people experiencing suicidal thoughts or domestic abuse.

07 Jun 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Public health

New STD diagnoses in England on the rise, latest data reveals

There were 401,800 new diagnoses last year compared with 383,789 in 2022 which was a 4.7 per cent increase.

05 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Independent pharmacist reassures Newport residents after buying Well branch

Local residents have been anxiously waiting to hear if the new owner will continue providing key services.

31 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

New campaign aims to advocate for pharmacy globally

Think Health, Think Pharmacy is a new campaign from the International Pharmaceutical Federation.

23 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

NPA launches ‘fair funding campaign’ drive ahead of general election

The NPA will provide pharmacies with campaign packs to ensure a “fair new deal” for contractors is a “key issue” in the general election.

20 May 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Public health

Sunak is ‘glossing over' pharmacy’s ‘financial crisis,’ says NPA chief

The NPA today took a large invoice to the Department of Health and Social Care for £108 million.

16 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Pharmacy closures in England are ‘skyrocketing’, NPA warns

Drawing on NHS figures, the NPA said 177 pharmacies closed between January and April 2024 compared with 116 in the same period last year.

15 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Independent's fight to open pharmacy on Dorset island for ‘beleaguered’ residents continues

Stephen McGonigle has struggled to secure support from local NHS organisations, leaving Portland's 13,500 residents with one pharmacy.

15 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

APTUK president: Pharmacy technicians can get more qualifications to help patients

The Association of Pharmacy Technicians president Nicola Stockmann said the pharmacy technician debate should be framed around “scope of practice.”

13 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Numark chairman praises “bold and forward-looking” NI community pharmacy vision

Harry McQuillan said Numark will “be working to fully support its members” to deliver the six priorities in Northern Ireland.

13 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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