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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...

#Fight4Pharmacy Campaign Launched: Independent multiple pharmacies rally against closure crisis

As closures surge, community pharmacies are feeling overwhelmed", "tired" and "exhausted" by patient influx amidst frontline healthcare funding crisis. The demonstration, Fight4Pharmacies campaign launched by...

Pharmacy First data issues resolved, submission deadline extended

CPE urges the government and the NHS to prevent any further teething issues and provide pharmacies with the wider funding and support Pharmacy owners...

CLINIQUEPLUS Leads the Charge in Revolutionary Dental Treatments

The landscape of dental health care is witnessing a remarkable transformation, with CLINIQUEPLUS at the forefront, championing the integration of advanced dental treatments into...

Bestway Group thrives amid market changes with 5% rise in revenue

The acquisition of Lexon has reinforced the Group's presence in the pharmacy sector Well Pharmacy’s parent company, Bestway Group, announced on Wednesday (20 March) that it...

30% in deprived areas use NHS emergency services due to lack of GP access

More people are delaying seeking medical help due to the cost of living, thereby  increasing the financial burden on the NHS.   Poverty not only...

70% pharmacy technicians feel ‘well prepared’ for practice post-training, new GPhC research reveals

For aspiring pharmacy technicians, the most important motivation is to work in a job with good career opportunities.  The implementation of the 2017 standards for...

AIMP warns of ‘tsunami of further pharmacy closures’

Fight4Pharmacies campaign launched, calling on the government to invest in community pharmacy. The Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies (AIMp) has raised concerns over the...

Dr Reddy’s cancer medication Versavo launched in UK markets

It is the company's first biosimilar product to be approved and launched in the UK and is available in strengths of 100mg and 400mg...

Dental recovery plan: Health minister’s ‘high likelihood’ remark sparks criticism

Dentists have described the plan as “dishonest”, “inadequate”, “rubbish” and “a joke”. The government's 200 million dental recovery plan has come under fierce criticism from...

164 pathfinder sites sign up to trial independent prescribing

The most common prescribing service is for minor ailments and it will be offered at 93 pathfinder sites.   All 42 integrated care boards (ICBs)...

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