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33 % rise in women seeking perinatal mental health support since 2022

One in five new and expectant mothers may be affected by perinatal mental health conditions In a significant uptick reflecting growing awareness and acceptance of mental health challenges among new...

Pharmacy First vital to amplify NHS digital prescription rollout, WHO report reveals

75 per cent of adults in England are registered for digital prescriptions on the NHS App In a groundbreaking...

Haleon to close Maidenhead manufacturing site affecting 435 jobs

Despite the closure, Haleon will retain its presence in the UK with corporate offices in Weybridge and London Haleon,...

Haleon will work on single minded purpose – ‘better everyday health with humanity’

With its soon-to-be launched global consumer healthcare venture, Haleon, GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK) aims to deliver the single minded purpose of providing “better everyday health...

PSNC APPEAL: Can you help make the case for community pharmacy this week?

By Mike Dent, director of Pharmacy Funding, PSNC As negotiations begin for Year 4 (2022/23) of the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF), contractors and their...

Northern Ireland’s health minister condemns attack on Belfast pharmacist

Northern Ireland (NIR)'s health minister Robin Swann has condemned the act of violence experienced by pharmacy teams, stating such acts “will not be tolerated.” His...

PSNC encourages pharmacy contractors to participate in Pharmacy Advice Audit

The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) is encouraging community pharmacy contractors and their teams to take part in the negotiator’s latest Pharmacy Advice Audit. The...

Centred Solutions partners with Paydens Pharmacy Group to provide FLOWRx Repeat Dispensing Hub technology

Centred Solutions, an automation and supply chain solution provider, has partnered with Paydens Pharmacy Group to provide them with the latest pharmacy hub and...

More than half of pharmacists looking to change roles, PDA survey reveals

More than half of pharmacists working in England are considering changing their roles over the next 12-18 months because of work-related issues, a recent...

Pharmacists slam government’s decision to scale back free flu jabs in England

Community pharmacists in England have slammed the government’s latest decision to reduce the number of people who get a free winter flu jab in...

UKHSA reports 35 per cent fall in deaths from hepatitis C

Deaths caused by hepatitis C has declined by 35 per cent in England between 2015 and 2020, latest data from the UK Health Security...

Scottish government announces community pharmacy ventilation funding

The Scottish government has announced funding to help community pharmacy contractors purchase air extraction equipment for their premises. The funding will be available to pharmacies that...

HEE invites community pharmacy contractors to discuss training of pharmacists

Health Education England (HEE) has invited community pharmacy contractors to a meeting to discuss training of pharmacists to become Independent Prescribers (IP). Earlier, HEE together...

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