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PMR Regulation Prescription charges England Pharmacy finances Vaccines Community pharmacies
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Number of pharmacies in Wales at ‘lowest number in memory’

Warning about the impact of poor funding, Community Pharmacy Wales said as of April 2024, Wales had 686 pharmacies.

18 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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NI health minister approves £5m increase in pharmacy’s retained margin

Robin Swann said community pharmacy’s retained margin will go from £26.5 million to £31.5 million.

18 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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‘Constantly elevated’ drug shortages becoming ‘the new normal’, report warns

Why are medicines shortages getting so severe? A Nuffield Trust report investigates.

18 Apr 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Same-day delivery digital pharmacy secures £9m growth investment

Phlo says it will use investment to grow staff headcount and expand geographic reach

17 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy owner calls for more police patrols as violence goes “crazy” in Hanley

Navid Kaleem said CCTV footage at Derby Street Pharmacy revealed a woman was subjected to a brutal, unprovoked assault.

16 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Conservative MP criticises Asda over closure of branch in Cornwall

Scott Mann accused Asda of making an “extremely disappointing” decision to close its branch in Bodmin at short notice.

15 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies in worse position than before pandemic, NPA tells Covid inquiry

The NPA’s legal representative Deirdre Domingo warned the Covid inquiry that eight independent pharmacies are closing each week.

11 Apr 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Pharmacy devastated by fire reopens two years later

Pender Pharmacy reopened in Gravesend High Street this month having been forced to relocate in May 2022.

10 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Assaulting shopworkers to be made a standalone crime

Home secretary announces plan to 'double down' on zero tolerance approach

10 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA recalls batches of irrigation, inhalation and eyewash solutions

The recall was issued as a precaution after fears the batches may have been contaminated with the bacteria Ralstonia pickettii.

08 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Sigma: New, greener logistics platform will prevent stock loss

Sigma Pharmaceuticals to use the 'ground-breaking' BoxxDocks platform

08 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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MPs' letter to health secretary warns government about pharmacy funding crisis

Thirteen MPs co-signed the letter to Victoria Atkins telling her the sector must be better supported.

08 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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In brief: Pharmacy pressures survey extended

The annual survey from Community Pharmacy England will now close at 12 noon on Monday April 8.

05 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Drug companies must ‘offer solutions’ to assuage HRT competition worries

Theramex's acquisition of Viatris HRT ranges could lead to price hikes, says CMA

04 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Family-run pharmacy group buys third site with six-figure investment

Hunter family acquires Parkes Pharmacy with Ulster Bank investment.

04 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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PAGB urges parties to re-evaluate ‘restrictive’ switching criteria ahead of general election

The PAGB urged parties to consider a number of recommendations to ensure self-care is “integral” in reducing the pressure on the NHS.

03 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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