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CCA calls for urgent review of drug tariff to protect pharmacy



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In this video, Malcolm Harrison, CEO of the Company Chemists Association (CCA), emphasises the need for a review of the drug tariff and the reimbursement rates to ensure pharmacies can supply medicines without suffering financial losses.

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Pharmacy First overly reliant on GP referrals


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In this video, Waheedat Owodeyi, superintendent pharmacist at Pharmacyexprezz, shares the challenges she faces in delivering the Pharmacy First. “I’ve barely completed 10 cases in a year because the service relies on GPs referring patients or individuals seeking us out.” She stressed that an online booking platform, similar to those used for COVID and flu vaccinations, is essential for Pharmacy First to reach its full potential.

Preparing for the next chapter of independent pharmacy

Independent pharmacies must be forward-thinking and adopt these technologies

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General Medical Council workplace experience report,

A General Medical Council report has stated that almost a fifth of doctors (19 per cent) are thinking of giving up their career in the UK.

Ade Williams Honoured by Portsmouth

"People Pharmacist" Ademeyi Williams MBE

UK Black Pharmacist Association
Cosmetic procedures

Only qualified healthcare professionals will be allowed to perform the high-risk cosmetic procedures.

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Head and neck cancer vaccine trial

The vaccine helps the immune system recognise and kill cancer cells containing human papillomavirus proteins.

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Professor Susan Hopkins

Professor Susan Hopkins will be the new Chief Executive Officer of UK Health Security Agency.

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New drugs approval

Pharmaceutical companies will be invited to register early with MHRA and NICE to allow parallel decision-making over licencing and value

WHO calls US axing mRNA vaccine contracts a 'significant blow'

The US terminated 22 federal contracts for mRNA-based vaccines

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NHS off-patent drugs

NHS will be able to save £1.85 billion on these 18 products over five years.

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Henry Gregg with Hatul Shah and Vatsal Patel at Sigma Pharmaceuticals' new facility in Watford.

Henry Gregg (middle) with Hatul Shah (left) and Vatsal Patel (right) at Sigma Pharmaceuticals new facility in Watford.

GPhC concern over diversion of medicines from pharmacies

The GPhC has reached out to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy owners to express its concern over certain issues, including thefts, and suggested remedial measures.

Move more, feel better campaign in Northern Ireland

The campaign ‘Move More, Feel Better’ is part of the Living Well service, which highlights the role of pharmacies in providing advice and support to help people get more active.

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House of Lords to study medicine shortages

The cross-party Public Services Committee will assess the UK’s ability to predict and prevent medicine supply issues.

LEO Pharma Fucidin 250 mg tablets recall

LEO Pharma is recalling a batch of Fucidin 250 mg tablets after impurities were found during routine stability testing.

Boots at-home test kits

Boots has launched nine at-home kits and four rapid self-test kits to test a range of health concerns.