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Rowlands joins PAGB as Retailer Regulatory Member

As our product portfolio grows, and the regulatory landscape for medicines and self-care continues to evolve, joining PAGB is an important step, says Rowlands superintendent pharmacist Stephen Thomas

Generic semaglutide fuels UK grey market, expert warns
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Unregulated entry of generic semaglutides to spur UK's grey market: Expert

Dr Sophie Dix points out that though generic drugs are manufactured legally, they will enter the UK through unregulated channels and lack clinical oversight

One-third of Devon suffers as pharmacies close down, Council told
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One-third of Devon suffers as pharmacies close down, Council told

30 percent of Devon residents were unable to even access a pharmacy

CPPE learning programme to help pharmacy professionals spot early bowel cancer cases
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CPPE learning programme to help pharmacy professionals spot early bowel cancer cases

The programme trains pharmacy professionals to identify people who may have symptoms of bowel cancer and provide support

Training guide for pharmacy teams to manage pain without opioids
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Training guide for pharmacy teams to manage pain without opioids

The new guide has been developed by AFT Pharma UK, the manufacturers of Combogesic, an over-the-counter opioid-free, pain relief medicine

OTC medicines used with caution UK
Drug Safety & Medicine Alerts

Five everyday OTC medicines that needs to be used with caution

They can be dangerous if consumed in excess, and without doctors’ guidance

Don't use nasal decongestant sprays for more than seven days: RPS
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Don't use nasal decongestant sprays for more than seven days: RPS

Nasal decongestant sprays clear a blocked nose by reducing its swelling, which helps clear congestion and makes breathing easier

Healthera partners with Uber Eats for quick delivery of OTC medicines, health products
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Healthera partners with Uber Eats for quick delivery of OTC medicines, health products

The initial launch would cover London, Manchester, Bolton, Lancaster, Newcastle, and Bolton