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The Pharmacist @thepharmacistnews.bsky.social · 1h

Pharmacy leaders call for respect and stability over next decade

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Pharmacy leaders call for respect and stability over next decade

Community pharmacy must be on a ‘firm and stable’ footing and better ‘appreciated and respected’ over the next decade, leaders have said.

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The Pharmacist @thepharmacistnews.bsky.social · 17h

Pharmacies would be 'in a lot of trouble' without weight loss jabs

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Pharmacies would be 'in a lot of trouble' without weight loss jabs

The private provision of weight loss jabs in community pharmacies is helping to keep many contractors afloat

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The Pharmacist @thepharmacistnews.bsky.social · 19h

10-year plan ‘not as innovative’ as it seems

The NHS 10-Year Health Plan is ‘not as innovative’ as many suggest, said board member of the IPA, Ian Strachan, at The Pharmacy Show.

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The Pharmacist @thepharmacistnews.bsky.social · 1d

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New HIV diagnoses fall by 4% across UK but treatment inequalities persist

New HIV diagnoses have fallen by 4% from 2023 to 2024 – marking what has been described by the UKHSA as ‘encouraging progress’.

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The Pharmacist @thepharmacistnews.bsky.social · 1d

Compensation sought over ineligible Covid jab bookings

CPE has submitted a formal claim to NHS England for compensation on behalf of pharmacy owners affected by ineligible Covid jab appointments

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The Pharmacist @thepharmacistnews.bsky.social · 1d

Government considers raising NICE cost-effectiveness threshold to appease pharmaceutical industry

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Government considers raising NICE cost-effectiveness threshold to appease pharmaceutical industry

After a dispute between the UK government and the pharmaceutical industry over NHS drug pricing, Sir Keir Starmer is prepared to negotiate.

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The Pharmacist @thepharmacistnews.bsky.social · 1d

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BMA reminds GPs to ‘signpost patients to pharmacy’

GPs have been reminded that they operate within a wider healthcare system and should ‘signpost patients to their local community pharmacy’.

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The Pharmacist @thepharmacistnews.bsky.social · 2d

Interview: Pharmacist Support on why it’s time to ‘stop seeing wellbeing as a luxury’

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Interview: Pharmacist Support on why it’s time to ‘stop seeing wellbeing as a luxury’

To mark World Mental Health Day, The Pharmacist spoke to Melissa Cochrane, wellbeing development senior manager at Pharmacist Support.

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The Pharmacist @thepharmacistnews.bsky.social · 2d

Pharmacy sector infighting a ‘waste of bandwidth and time’ says NPA chief

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Pharmacy sector infighting a ‘waste of bandwidth and time’ says NPA chief

Infighting within the community pharmacy sector is a ‘waste of bandwidth and time’ said Henry Gregg at The Pharmacy Show conference today.

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The Pharmacist @thepharmacistnews.bsky.social · 2d

RPS unveils new chief scientist

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RPS unveils new chief scientist

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has appointed Professor Amira Guirguis as its new chief scientist.

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The Pharmacist @thepharmacistnews.bsky.social · 3d

Government proposes vape retailer licensing to protect children

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Government proposes vape retailer licensing to protect children

Retailers in England and Wales could soon be required to hold a licence to sell vapes, nicotine products and tobacco under government plans

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The Pharmacist @thepharmacistnews.bsky.social · 3d

Government considers raising NICE cost-effectiveness threshold to appease pharmaceutical industry

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Government considers raising NICE cost-effectiveness threshold to appease pharmaceutical industry

After a dispute between the UK government and the pharmaceutical industry over NHS drug pricing, Sir Keir Starmer is prepared to negotiate.

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The Pharmacist @thepharmacistnews.bsky.social · 3d

Government warned of medicine supply problems four times a day

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Government warned of medicine supply problems four times a day

Drug companies have warned the government 28 times a week about medicine supply problems over the past five years, the NPA has found.

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The Pharmacist @thepharmacistnews.bsky.social · 4d

Government proposes vape retailer licensing to protect children

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#vaping #youthvaping #pharmacy #UKpharmacy #vaperetailer

Government proposes vape retailer licensing to protect children

Retailers in England and Wales could soon be required to hold a licence to sell vapes, nicotine products and tobacco under government plans

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The Pharmacist @thepharmacistnews.bsky.social · 4d

Interview: Pharmacist Support on why it’s time to ‘stop seeing wellbeing as a luxury’

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Interview: Pharmacist Support on why it’s time to ‘stop seeing wellbeing as a luxury’

To mark World Mental Health Day, The Pharmacist spoke to Melissa Cochrane, wellbeing development senior manager at Pharmacist Support.

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The Pharmacist @thepharmacistnews.bsky.social · 4d

Government warned of medicine supply problems four times a day

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Government warned of medicine supply problems four times a day

Drug companies have warned the government 28 times a week about medicine supply problems over the past five years, the NPA has found.

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The Pharmacist @thepharmacistnews.bsky.social · 5d

NICE to evaluate HealthTech in the same way as medicines

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NICE to evaluate healthtech in the same way as medicines

The ‘same rigorous standards’ used to evaluate medicines will now apply to medical devices, diagnostics and digital tools, NICE has announced.

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The Pharmacist @thepharmacistnews.bsky.social · 5d

Disease-carrying mosquitos discovered in England, says UKHSA

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Disease-carrying mosquitos discovered in England, says UKHSA

Two-species of mosquitoes that carry several diseases have been found in England, UK Government scientists have warned.

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The Pharmacist @thepharmacistnews.bsky.social · 6d

Pharmacy teams report ‘major issues’ with Covid jab bookings

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Pharmacy teams report ‘major issues’ with Covid jab bookings

A large number of patients who are ineligible for the Covid vaccine have been booking appointments, causing ‘major issues’ for pharmacy teams.

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The Pharmacist @thepharmacistnews.bsky.social · 6d

Wellbeing campaign returns amid pharmacy burnout concerns

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Wellbeing campaign returns amid pharmacy burnout concerns

ACTNow wellbeing campaign will return this month, aiming to help pharmacy teams address burnout, financial stress and workplace isolation.

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The Pharmacist @thepharmacistnews.bsky.social · 6d

Emissions from inhalers and anaesthetic gases reduced by a third

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Emissions from inhalers and anaesthetic gases reduced by a third

‘Major progress has been made’ to reduce medicines’ emissions with total emissions from inhalers and anaesthetic gases falling by 33%.

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The Pharmacist @thepharmacistnews.bsky.social · 6d

SLS endorsement no longer needed for generic Tadalafil and Vardenafil

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SLS endorsement no longer needed for generic Tadalafil and Vardenafil

NHS prescriptions for generic versions of Tadalafil and Vardenafil will no longer require a ‘SLS’ endorsement from the prescriber

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The Pharmacist @thepharmacistnews.bsky.social · 6d

AI platforms slash clinical trial approval times in half

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AI platforms slash clinical trial approval times in half

The time it takes to approve UK clinical trials has decreased by 55%, from 91 days to 41 days, following ‘major reforms’ at MHRA.

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The Pharmacist @thepharmacistnews.bsky.social · 7d

Investing in pharmacy medicines services 'could save NHS £1.2bn'

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Investing in pharmacy medicines services ‘could save NHS £1.2bn’

Expanding the NHS New Medicine Service could save the NHS an additional £370m and add £2.3bn of value in terms of expected health gain.

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The Pharmacist @thepharmacistnews.bsky.social · 7d

Popular take out platform Just Eat is now delivering OTC meds

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Just Eat has teamed up with Pearl Chemist Group, an independent pharmacy group, to offer ‘fast and convenient delivery’ of pharmacy products.

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