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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...

Pharmaceutical company fined for falsifying medicine quality data

Former director of the company was sentenced to eight and seven months on two counts   Pharmaceutical company Kappin Ltd and its former director, Kamlesh Vaghjiani,...

NHS England digital service hits 1M GP surgery registrations milestone

All GP surgeries across England have been asked to offer the Register with a GP surgery service starting from October 2024.  Over a period of 18 months...

Nearly 50,000 Pharmacy First consultations delivered in the first month: CCA

Almost a third of all consultations were conducted outside of typical work hours and at weekends. The Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) has released a report...

Pharmacy closures spell trouble for healthcare suppliers and patients

With more than 350 closures in the past year alone, patients are facing difficulties in collecting their prescriptions The escalating number of pharmacy closures across...

NHS to address workforce shortage by recruiting 2,000 doctors from India

The shortage of doctors in the country is attributed to factors such as low wages, expensive training, and burnout due to heavy workload. In a...

Boots closes two more stores for good

The retailer is closing more stores this year to reduce its UK store portfolio from around 2,200 to 1,900 High street pharmacy giant Boots permanently...

NPA diversifies board with appointment of 3 Women

The decision to appoint these women aligns with the NPA's new values-led approach, emphasising equality, inclusion, and diversity within its leadership structure. In a move...

Erase Imperfections: Advanced Treatments for Flawless Skin

In our quest for perfect skin, the landscape of dermatology and skin care has evolved dramatically, offering breakthrough treatments and solutions. The pursuit of...

Charac acquires Pro Delivery Manager

The acquisition will enable Charac to work with one in five community pharmacies and deliver vital prescriptions to over 7.5 million patients across the...

The Ultimate Guide to Modafinil

Everybody gets sleepy at times. However, some people are more susceptible to intense tiredness than ever. Some even suffer from uncontrollable bouts of sleep,...

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