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Women's health

England needs a national pharmacy EHC service say trade bodies

England needs an advanced EHC service to make care more accessible, say bodies.

25 Jun 2024 , 2 Min Article

Contract

Final call for pharmacies to complete CPE Advice Audit

Community Pharmacy England is making a final call for pharmacy owners to complete its Pharmacy Advice Audit before the extended closing date of June 28.

24 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Business

Walthamstow pharmacy sold to small London-based group

Cavendish Pharmacy in Walthamstow, North East London, has been sold through Christie & Co for an undisclosed price to a small, expanding London-based group.

24 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Digital & technology

GP Pharmacy First referrals using EMIS or PharmRefer to appear in pharmacy systems

IT system suppliers have started to roll out a feature that allows Pharmacy First referrals from general practices that use EMIS Web Local Services or PharmRefer to appear in pharmacy systems

24 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Medicines

New pregnancy prevention measures introduced for topiramate

Migraine and antiseizure medication topiramate (Topamax) must no longer be prescribed to women and girls unless they fulfil the requirements of a Pregnancy Prevention Programme

24 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Practice

Charac partners with ECG to provide end-to-end digital PGD service

Healthcare provider Charac is partnering with training provider ECG to develop an end-to-end digital PGD service for community pharmacies, to launch at the end of July

24 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Financial Management & Funding

‘Huge number’ of pharmacies take part in NPA blackout to protest cuts

Pharmacies across the UK take part in day of symbolic action

21 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Policy

RPS: ‘Hundreds’ of pharmacies already allowing P medicine self-selection

RPS says it wanted to learn more about 'disappointing' GPhC decision

21 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Contract

Two-thirds of pharmacies slash opening hours due to funding squeeze

NPA research reveals impact of funding crisis as pharmacies across the UK take part in day of action.

20 Jun 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Medicines

Pharmacy point of care testing contributes to massive drop in antibiotics use

Study looks at the impact of introducing point-of-care testing in primary care

20 Jun 2024 , 1 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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People

RPS Charter Award presented to Ade Williams

Mr Williams was presented with the prestigious award yesterday by RPS chief executive Paul Bennett and president Claire Anderson.

19 Jun 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Diabetes

Failure to prevent diabetes complications “devastating lives”

Preventable complications are causing “untold hardship” for people with diabetes and costing the UK healthcare system £6.2 billion a year.

19 Jun 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Policy

PDA election manifesto calls for new cohort of MPs to 'embrace pharmacy'

The PDA emphasises the need for a sustainable NHS, investment in the workforce, and integration across the system.

18 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Business environment

Loch Fyne pharmacy sold to first-time buyer

Glasgow pharmacist buys business in popular tourist area.

18 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

Men's health

Campaign to highlight testosterone deficiency in men

An educational website has been created by Besins Healthcare as part of its Stronger Voices campaign.

17 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article