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‘Community pharmacies at risk of layoffs and service reductions without funding boost’, says NPA

Suggests a 2.5 per cent of the NHS budget to restore community pharmacy funding  The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has raised concerns over the upcoming increase in the National Living...

Dental and pharmacy technicians to free up appointments; get more power to supply meds

25,500 pharmacy technicians, 9,733 dental hygienists and 6,198 dental therapists in the UK to benefit from the new...

RPS assembly advances strategic reforms for enhanced professional leadership

RPS to facilitate a "more accessible nomination process" and "advocate for deserving recognition of pharmacists and allied professionals" In...

Pharmacists can deliver more, but need better support, MSPs told

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Scotland has highlighted the ability of pharmacists to deliver more in primary care, but urged the Scottish Parliament to...

NPA urges members to support displaced pharmacists from Ukraine

The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has urged its members to support the displaced pharmacists from Ukraine if they are approached for employment. The NPA has...

New study recommends expansion of NHS Health Checks in community pharmacies

More pharmacies should do NHS Health Checks to improve access, a new study that focuses on ways to improve the lives of people living with obesity,...

Gisela Abbam succeeds Nigel Clarke as chair of GPhC

Gisela Abbam today (March 14) officially succeeded Nigel Clarke as new chair of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). She was appointed in mid-Feruary. The council paid tribute...

Health charity ships essential meds to war-torn Ukraine

In response to the escalating conflict in Ukraine, the International Health Partners (IHP) has initiated with an initial shipment of 59 Essential Health Packs...

University of Wolverhampton invests £3m on pharmacy school revamp

The University of Wolverhampton has given its nod to an extensive refurbishment project that has seen £3 million investment in new facilities for Pharmacy...

The Importance of Quality Packaging for Water Sample Bottles and Pharmaceuticals

As the demand for quality and safety in the pharmaceutical and water testing industries grows, so does the need for high-quality packaging. When it...

Locum rates: PDA cautions against ‘deliberate breaches’ of NHS contract

The PDA has raised concerns over the 'deliberate breaches' of the NHS contract by some community pharmacy businesses, saying that it may cause harm...

Boots identifies error with PILs of Decongestant Tablets

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has advised healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate patient counselling takes place and patients are aware of...

NHS booster booking opens for 12-15 year-olds

The NHS booster bookings is now open for 12 to 15 year-olds, who are most at risk from COVID, including those who are severely...

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