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Frequent antibiotic use linked to severe Covid-19 side effects
14th July 2023
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Return to busy pharmacy for Race Across the World winner
9th June 2023
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Growth in ‘pharmacy deserts’ as closures increase
25th May 2023
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New vaccination strategy expected by the end of the year
25th May 2023
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Government accused of not taking alcohol harms seriously
25th May 2023
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PCNs to be reviewed by NHS England ahead of 2024/25 GP contract
10th May 2023
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First monoclonal antibody drug approved to treat Covid, as separate trial shows promise for vulnerable patients
20th August 2021
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Post-Brexit deal on medicines into Northern Ireland ‘urgently’ needed to avoid shortages, NPA warns
8th July 2021
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LloydsPharmacy owner looks to exit UK
7th July 2021
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GPhC chair Nigel Clarke to step down
7th July 2021
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Paid protected learning time should be ‘standard practice’ across Britain, RPS says
7th July 2021
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Covid costs cap removed in PSNC deal with Government
28th June 2021
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One-third of people in England have chronic pain and need ‘holistic and comprehensive’ care, report finds
28th June 2021
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Patient campaigns for more funding and support for community pharmacies
23rd November 2020
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Plans to allow pharmacists to administer Covid-19 vaccine become law
16th October 2020
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Serious shortage protocol for Fluoxetine 40mg capsules ends
6th October 2020
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Plans to withdraw widely-used bipolar drug put on hold
6th October 2020
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‘Lifeline’ pharmacy to remain open after landlord significantly reduces rent
5th October 2020
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Free PPE order limits expanded for pharmacy teams
2nd October 2020
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GPhC: Pre-reg exam delayed until first quarter of 2021
1st October 2020
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MHRA recalls seizure medicines over concerns supply chain ‘may have been compromised’
18th September 2020
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Keith Ridge predicts a more ‘clinical future’ for pharmacy post Covid-19
17th September 2020
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Flu vaccine delivery from major provider delayed
11th September 2020
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Delivery service extended to more local lockdown areas
10th September 2020
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Covid-19 safety concerns forces NI pharmacy to relocate
9th September 2020
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Matt Hancock wants to strike deal with pharmacies to ‘offer more NHS services’
8th September 2020
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Chlamydia screenings fall in pharmacies as more young people turn to online services
4th September 2020
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Matt Hancock asked to stop GPs and pharmacists ‘fighting’ for vaccines
2nd September 2020
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