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51% increase in pharmacy closure since last January-April: PM quizzed in the parliament

"There are over 10 and a half Community pharmacies across the country working incredibly hard to serve their patients,” says the PM about pharmacy closures  Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, during...

BMI linked to work absenteeism, NHS expands obesity and type 2 diabetes programme

Wider rollout of NHS soup and shake diet to help 10,000+ with type 2 diabetes and obesity A recent...

GPhC appoints Louise Edwards as new Chief Strategy Officer

Louise will succeed Mark Voce who is taking early retirement from the GPhC’s position in July 2024 The General...

Chiesi Farmaceutici acquires Amryt Pharma to develop innovative treatment for rare diseases

Chiesi Farmaceutici, the international, research-focused biopharmaceuticals and healthcare group has acquired Amryt Pharma, a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing novel treatments for rare...

DHSC launches ‘swap to stop’ scheme to cut smoking rates in England

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has introduced a new ‘swap to stop’ scheme to encourage one million smokers to swap cigarettes...

Mastering Emotions in Gambling: Top 5 Techniques

Gambling isn't just a game of chance, it's a realm where emotions run high and decisions are often clouded by a whirlwind of feelings....

Click, Fit, Seal: Discovering the Versatility of Plastic Closures

In the packaging industry, plastic caps and closures have become indispensable components, ensuring product integrity and enhancing user experience. These small but significant elements are...

Reasons Why You Might Consider Seeing An Endocrinologist

Endocrinology is the study of hormones and glands in the human body. The endocrine system produces and secretes hormones that regulate many bodily functions,...

AAH promotes Chambers to chief commercial officer

AAH Pharmaceuticals (AAH) has announced the appointment of Brian Chambers as chief commercial officer. “I’m proud to lead the commercial functions in AAH in my new...

Pharmacy Supervision Practice Group held fourth workshop to discuss future modelling of pharmacy practice

The Pharmacy Supervision Practice Group consisting of members from AIMp, APTUK, CCA, NPA, PDA, PFNI and RPS held its fourth workshop to continue discussions...

Community pharmacies unwilling to provide rota services on Easter holidays in NI

The Department of Health in Northern Ireland has advised pharmacies to continue providing rota services on Easter after learning that many pharmacies are unwilling...

BIG PICTURE: Fixing the medicines shortage crisis

From over-the-counter flu tablets to crucial antibiotics and antidepressants, medicines are running scarce in UK pharmacies this year, causing concerns among patients, the government,...

ECG Healthcare launches new PGD and medical advice service

ECG has launched a new ‘simple and straightforward’ Patient Group Direction (PGD) service for pharmacists working in primary care, together with a service which...

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