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Unlocking the Secrets to Pain Management: Join Our Exclusive Webinar

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Description: Amidst the pervasive prevalence of pain, with 93% of the global populace experiencing it annually and 1 in 3 enduring daily discomfort, there persists a reluctance to address and treat pain proactively. This leads to a heightened burden of suffering among individuals. Join us for an enlightening 1-hour Pain Management Webinar, meticulously crafted to equip you and your team with vital strategies to comprehend, manage, and alleviate pain in patients' daily lives. Delve into topics such as the pharmacist's evolving role, understanding pain assessment, and Haleon's #ListenToPain campaign, aimed at fostering better patient conversations. Tailored for pharmacists in GB dealing with acute or chronic pain, this webinar promises to enhance patient care and contribute positively to their well-being. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a meaningful difference. Register now to secure your spot at this impactful event!

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Tag: Pain-Management,Global-Pain-Index,Pharmacist-Education,GB-Pharmacists,Webinar,Haleon,#ListenToPain

DHSC Empowers Pharmacy & Dental Professionals

Posted by 2 hours ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/dental-and-pharmacy-technicians-to-free-up-appointments-get-more-power-to-supply-meds/)

Description: In a move to make healthcare more accessible, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced plans to empower pharmacy technicians, dental therapists, and hygienists with enhanced authority following two public consultations run by the government in 2023. Revealed by Primary Care Minister Andrea Leadsom on Thursday 28th March, this strategic decision promises to usher in “a faster, simpler, and fairer access to primary care” by granting pharmacy professionals “the ability to both supply and administer medications”.

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Tag: Pharmacy-technicians-empowerment,Dental-hygienists-empowerment,Dental-Recovery-Plan,Dental-hygienists-role-in-primary-care

NPA Sounds Alarm: National Living Wage Threatens Pharmacies

Posted by 3 hours ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/npa-sounds-alarm-over-possible-layoffs-urges-funding-solution-as-nlw-is-set-to-increase-from-april-24/)

Description: The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has raised concerns over the upcoming increase in the National Living Wage, saying it will make things even worse for local pharmacies already facing nearly a decade of cuts in real terms. Scheduled to go up from £10.42 to £11.44 per hour starting April, the National Living Wage rise is expected to put a lot of financial pressure on many pharmacies.

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Tag: National-Living-Wage-increase-concerns,Pharmacy-salary-bill-increase,NHS-funding-deal-for-pharmacies,Pharmacy-closures-prevention

CBD Craze: Dundee Tops UK's Search Charts

Posted by 4 hours ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/uncategorized/natural-wellness-brand-browns-cbd-reveals-uks-top-cbd-hotspots-dundee-ranks-no-1/)

Description: A recent study, conducted by CBD experts at Brown’s CBD, unveiled Dundee as the UK’s leading CBD hotspot, with an average monthly search volume of 530.29 per 100,000 residents, sparking a surge of interest in natural wellness solutions. New research analysed search volume data across UK cities for CBD-related terms, reflecting a staggering 1100% increase in searches for ‘what is CBD’ over the last decade.

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Tag: CBD-benefits-Dundee,What-is-CBD-St-Albans,CBD-oil-Hereford,Natural-wellness-solutions-UK,Natural-wellness-CBD-UK

Demand Webinar - Breaking the Silence: Empowering Pharmacists in Pain Management

Posted by 20 hours ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/demand-webinar/)

Description: Amidst the pervasive prevalence of pain, with 93% of the global populace experiencing it annually and 1 in 3 enduring daily discomfort, there persists a reluctance to address and treat pain proactively. This leads to a heightened burden of suffering among individuals. Join us for an enlightening 1-hour Pain Management Webinar, meticulously crafted to equip you and your team with vital strategies to comprehend, manage, and alleviate pain in patients' daily lives. Delve into topics such as the pharmacist's evolving role, understanding pain assessment, and Haleon's #ListenToPain campaign, aimed at fostering better patient conversations. Tailored for pharmacists in GB dealing with acute or chronic pain, this webinar promises to enhance patient care and contribute positively to their well-being. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a meaningful difference. Register now to secure your spot at this impactful event!

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Tag: Pain-Management,Global-Pain-Index,Pharmacist-Education,GB-Pharmacists,Webinar,Haleon

6 Must-Know Tips : Master Your Medical Insurance

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/6-useful-pieces-of-information-you-should-know-about-medical-insurance/)

Description: Navigating the complex world of medical insurance can often feel overwhelming, with a myriad of plans, coverage options, and terminologies to understand. However, being well-informed about medical insurance is crucial to making educated decisions that ensure you and your loved ones are adequately protected in times of health emergencies. This blog aims to demystify some of the essential aspects of medical insurance, providing you with 6 crucial pieces of information that everyone should know. Whether you’re purchasing your first policy or looking to better understand your current plan, this guide is designed to empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed choices about your healthcare coverage.

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Tag: Medical-insurance-coverage-details,Understanding-medical-insurance-limitations,Expat-medical-insurance-options,Medical-insurance-preauthorization-process

Breaking: NHS Satisfaction Hits Record Low

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/bsa-report-unveils-nhs-downvotes-record-84-low-satisfaction/)

Description: A recent survey conducted by the British Society Attitudes (BSA) and published by the King’s Fund and the Nuffield Trust highlighted people’s satisfaction with the National Health Services (NHS) to be a new record low since the survey’s inception in 1983. The latest findings that are based on the public satisfaction and opinion with the NHS and social care, and funding in the context of prominent national debate about taxation and healthcare spending reveal the satisfaction with the NHS to have dwindled across all services and demographics in 2023.

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Tag: NHS-satisfaction-survey,Public-opinion-on-NHS,NHS-funding-issues,Staffing-shortages-NHS,Lack-of-support-for-unpaid-carers

Self-Care Revolution: PAGB Toolkit Shakes Up UK Politics

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pagb-unveils-toolkit-advocates-for-pharmacy-inclusion-regulatory-reforms/)

Description: With the upcoming general election on the horizon, Proprietary Association of Greater Britain (PAGB) is leading the charge to integrate self-care into the core of all political party manifestos. The aim is to ease strains on the NHS and forge a sustainable healthcare system for the future. In a significant move, PAGB unveiled a comprehensive general election toolkit on Wednesday, laying out a compelling argument for the prioritisation of self-care among stakeholders.

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Tag: Importance-of-self-care-in-healthcare,PAGB-general-election-toolkit,Impact-of-OTC-sector-on-healthcare,PAGB-impact-on-healthcare

Revolutionary Gender Services Launching in London & Liverpool

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/puberty-blockers-update-nhse-introduces-2-new-gender-clinics-post-gids-closure/)

Description: London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool are poised to introduce groundbreaking gender-related services in England, following the closure of the Gender Identity Development Service (Gids) operated by the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. Amid concerns expressed by hospital executives regarding the closure of Gids, with leaked emails revealing apprehensions about appointment cancellations and inadequate communication with the new services, the National Health Services England (NHSE) has confirmed “its commitment to ensuring continuity of care for patients already accessing endocrine care in GIDS.”

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Tag: Gender-clinics-in-England,Gender-affirming-care-for-children,Gender-dysphoria-treatment-clinics,Pediatric-gender-clinics-in-England

Pharmacy Technician Crisis: Labour’s Paulette Hamilton Sounds Alarm

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pharmacy-inquiry-debate-erupts-over-professional-boundaries-in-community-pharmacy/)

Description: Labour’s Paulette Hamilton has raised concerns regarding the increasing reliance on pharmacy technicians in clinical practice due to staffing shortages within pharmacies. At the recent Pharmacy Inquiry session, Hamilton highlighted the mounting pressure on technicians to take on more responsibilities beyond their qualifications, attributing it to the launch of Pharmacy First in January.

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Tag: Pharmacy-technicians,Community-pharmacy,Staffing-shortages-UK,Pharmacy-First

Easter Medication Planning for Islanders

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/guernsey-pharmacies-to-experience-staffing-shortage-urge-residents-to-wait-for-meds-post-easter/)

Description: The States of Guernsey have urged Islanders to plan ahead for their medication needs ahead of the upcoming Easter weekend. With a reduced number of pharmacies expected to be open during the holiday, residents are being asked to arrange for their repeat prescriptions well in advance. Alternatively, the government body announced that residents can opt to wait until after the Easter period if they already have an ample supply of medication at home.

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Tag: Easter-weekend-medication-preparation,Pharmacies-during-Easter-weekend,Easter-weekend-prescription-planning,Easter-holiday-pharmacy-hours

Easter Medication Support: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Pharmacies Ready

Posted by 3 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/easter-health-alert-pharmacies-to-remain-open-across-hampshire-and-the-isle-of-wight/)

Description: As the Easter holiday draws near, pharmacies across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are readying themselves to provide essential healthcare services to residents. Operational throughout Good Friday (March 29), Easter Sunday (March 31), and Easter Monday (April 1), these pharmacies stand poised to offer vital support to those in need.

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Tag: Easter-holiday-Hampshire-pharmacies,Isle-of-Wight-pharmacy-services-Easter,NHS-England-Easter-pharmacy-listings,Easter-healthcare-tips-NHS

Shocking Mental Health Stats: Alarming Youth Crisis

Posted by 3 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/mental-health-crisis-grips-england-1-in-5-children-affected-ons-stats-suggest/)

Description: A new report, published by the Office of National Statistics (ONS), has revealed worrying statistics about the mental health of children and young people in England. The report is based on NHS survey on Mental Health of Children and Young People in England 2023, which showed that one in five children and young individuals aged eight to 25 were grappling with probable mental disorders.

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Tag: Mental-health-statistics-England,Mental-health-children-2023-ONS,Children-mental-distress-rates-2023,Youth-mental-health-statistics

MHRA Warning: Beware Counterfeit Anti-Choking Devices

Posted by 3 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/mhra-alert-thousands-of-counterfeit-anti-choking-devices-sold-across-the-uk/)

Description: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has advised the public to exercise caution when buying anti-choking devices online, ensuring these products are purchased from reputable sellers. As estimated by the regulator, more than 10,000 counterfeit or unbranded anti-choking devices have been purchased by the public within the last two years through listings on online marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay, as well as drop-shipping websites.

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Tag: Anti-choking-devices,Counterfeit-anti-choking devices,Unbranded anti-choking-devices,Risks-of-using-fake-anti-choking-devices

NHS England 's Decision on Puberty Suppressing Hormones

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhs-england-bars-puberty-blockers-u18s-pharmacists-to-navigate-new-regulatory-hurdles/)

Description: NHS England’s decision to forgo commissioning puberty suppressing hormones (PSH) for children and young people, citing insufficient evidence of their safety and clinical effectiveness, follows a comprehensive review conducted by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in 2020. The clinical report underscores that “PSH treatment options will not be part of routine commissioning” for people under the age of 18 in England grappling with gender incongruence or dysphoria.

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Tag: Puberty-suppressing-hormones-NHS-England,Gender-incongruence-NHS-England,NHS-England-review,Gender-incongruence-treatment

NAO Findings on NHS Workforce Plan Unveiled by RCGP

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhs-long-term-workforce-plan-nao-report-exposes-weaknesses-rcgp-warns-of-shortcomings-for-gps/)

Description: Responding to a new National Audit Office (NAO) report that indicated that NHS England’s Long Term Workforce Plan (LTWP) needs improvements, the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has expressed concerns that the plan may not adequately address the needs of GPs. Published in June 2023, the workforce plan estimated that the NHS’s health workforce will need to grow from 1.4m full-time equivalent (FTE) staff in 2021-22 to between 2.3m and 2.4m FTE workers in 2036-37, an increase of 65 per cent to 72 per cent.

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Tag: NHS-England-Long-Term-Workforce-Plan,Royal-College-of-General-Practitioners,NAO-report,NHS-workforce-modeling,NHS-future-workforce

UK Parliament Acts: Banning Tobacco Sales to Under 15s

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/tobacco-and-vapes-bill-introduced-to-parliament-what-you-need-to-know/)

Description: A new bill was introduced to Parliament on Wednesday (20 March) to prohibit the sale of tobacco to children under the age of 15, delivering on the Prime Minister’s commitment to create a smokefree generation. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims to protect future generations from the harmful impacts of smoking, thereby saving thousands of lives and billions of pounds for the NHS.

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Tag: Smokefree-generation,Tobacco-and-Vapes-Bill,Tobacco-sale-prohibition,Stop-smoking-services-funding

BMA Junior Doctors Extend Strike: Urgent Demand for Pay Restoration

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhs-in-crisis-junior-doctors-vote-for-6-month-strike-to-demand-credible-pay-offer/)

Description: The British Medical Association (BMA) on Wednesday announced that 33,869 junior doctors have voted in favour of extending the industrial action and the use of action short of strike (ASOS). With a turnout of 62 per cent, their demand stems from the ongoing campaign for complete pay restoration. The new mandate will last till September 19, starting on 3 April.

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Tag: BMA-junior-doctors-strike,Junior-doctors-industrial-action,Complete-pay-restoration,Junior-doctor-workforce-crisis

Jennifer Laskey Appointed Consultant Pharmacist

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/jennifer-laskey-appointed-as-scotlands-first-consultant-pharmacist/)

Description: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has appointed Jennifer Laskey as Scotland’s first consultant pharmacist, marking a significant step forward for pharmacy profession in the country. Laskey’s new role involves providing support to the West of Scotland Cancer Network, where she will play a pivotal role in enhancing healthcare outcomes. Her appointment underscores the commitment of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to improving patient care and highlights the growing importance of pharmacist-led initiatives in Scotland’s healthcare landscape.

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New Study Reveals Boost in Pharmacy Tech Preparedness

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/uncategorized/72-pharmacy-technicians-show-strong-confidence-post-training-new-gphc-research-reveal/)

Description: The implementation of the 2017 standards for the initial education and training of pharmacy technicians (IETPT) has improved the performance and preparedness for practice among recently registered pharmacy technicians and the wider workforce, according to a new study. Results of the 2023 research study commissioned by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) showed that 72 per cent of pharmacy technicians felt “well prepared” for practice after training. More number of pharmacy technicians in the community pharmacy expressed readiness for practice (82 per cent) than their peers in the hospital pharmacy (64 peer cent).

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Tag: Pharmacy-technician-training-standards-2023,Pharmacy-technician-readiness-for-practice-2023,Pharmacy-technician-education-improvement-study-2023

Poverty's Toll on Health: NHS Crisis Revealed

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/30-in-deprived-areas-use-nhs-emergency-services-due-to-lack-of-gp-access/)

Description: Poverty not only takes a significant toll on people’s health but also leads to additional costs for the National Health Service (NHS). Rise in deep poverty, cost-of-living crisis, and high pressure on NHS services have worsened the situation, according to a study published by The King’s Fund this week. The report underscored that poverty and deprivation contribute to a greater prevalence of diseases, difficulties in accessing health care, late or delayed treatment, and worse health outcomes. These challenges could be seen across various NHS services, spanning from emergency care to dental services Additionally, it revealed that 30 per cent of people living in the most deprived areas have turned to 999, 111, A&E or a walk-in centre because they could not access a GP appointment.

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Tag: Poverty-impact-on-healthcare,Poverty-and-NHS,NHS-services-under-pressure,GP-appointment-accessibility-issues

Bestway Group Surges with £4.74 Billion Revenue Growth

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/bestway-group-thrives-amid-market-changes-with-5-rise-in-revenue/)

Description: Well Pharmacy’s parent company, Bestway Group, announced on Wednesday (20 March) that it recorded a five per cent growth in revenues to £4.74 billion for the year ending June 2023, alongside a pre-tax profit of £420.9 million. During the year, the company also completed acquisition of Lexon UK Holdings, a leading pharmaceutical wholesaler serving over 3,000 retail pharmacy customers across the UK and Eire.

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Blemish-Free Beauty: Embrace Breakthrough Skin Therapies

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/sponsored-feature/erase-imperfections-advanced-treatments-for-flawless-skin/)

Description: In our quest for perfect skin, the landscape of dermatology and skin care has evolved dramatically, offering breakthrough treatments and solutions. The pursuit of a blemish-free, radiant complexion is no longer a distant dream, thanks to advancements in medical aesthetics and skincare technology. From non-invasive procedures to tailor-made skincare regimens, individuals now have access to a plethora of options designed to target specific skin concerns. This article explores the cutting-edge treatments that promise to diminish imperfections and reveal flawless skin, transforming not just how we look but also how we feel about ourselves.

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Tag: Skincare-technology,Botox-Injections,Personalized-skincare-routines,Collagen-induction-therapy,Laser-rejuvenation,Wrinkle-treatment

NHS Launches Groundbreaking Prescribing Programme

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/210-community-pharmacies-to-trial-independent-prescribing/)

Description: All 42 integrated care boards (ICBs) in England have signed memorandums of understanding for the NHS Independent Prescribing Pathfinder programme, the first nationally-funded prescribing service in the country. Anne Joshua, interim deputy director of pharmacy commissioning at NHS England, made the revelation during the ‘Chief pharmaceutical officer bi-monthly webinar’ held on 7 March 2024, as reported by The Pharmaceutical Journal.

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Government Dental Plan Under Fire: Fails 2.5M Appointments?

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/dental-recovery-plan-health-ministers-high-likelihood-remark-sparks-criticism/)

Description: The government’s 200 million dental recovery plan has come under fierce criticism from the opposition party after health minister Dame Andrea Leadsom admitted that there is a “high likelihood” that it will not deliver 2.5 million dental appointments. Published last month, the plan is aimed at ensuring easier and faster access to NHS dental care across England, with up to 1.5 million extra treatments expected to be delivered over the next 12 months. Various new measures were set out to attract new dentists, including increasing dental training places by up to 40 per cent by 2032, as part of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan.

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Tag: Government-dental-recovery-plan,NHS-dental-care,NHS-Long-Term-Workforce-Plan,Labour-plans-for-NHS-dentistry

Breaking: NPA Welcomes 3 Trailblazing Women

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/npa-diversifies-board-with-appointment-of-3-women/)

Description: In a move towards greater diversity and inclusivity, the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has welcomed three accomplished women to its board of key members. Aisling O’Brien, Sukhi Basra, and Sehar Shahid-who is the youngest member- have joined the board, marking a significant step in the organisation’s commitment to equality and representation. The announcement, made on the occasion of the International Women’s Day, by chief executive, Paul Rees MBE via X reflects the organisation’s dedication to celebrating and empowering women in the pharmacy profession.

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Tag: National-Pharmacy-Association,Women-in-Pharmacy,Community-Pharmacy,Empowering-Future-Generations,Independent-Pharmacist-Prescriber

Boots Closes 2 More Branches Amidst Nationwide Cuts

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/boots-closes-two-more-stores-for-good/)

Description: High street pharmacy giant Boots permanently shut down two more branches on Saturday (March 16) as it moves forward with its plan to close 300 stores. The Wrightson House branch at the Pavilion Shopping Centre in Teesside and the Aslake Close pharmacy in Sprowston were closed for good, according to BirminghamLive. The pharmacy giant and chemist announced that all their prescriptions from its branch in Sprowston will be moved to Lawson Road Health Centre, with the nearest Boots branches located in London Street and Aylsham Road.

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Tag: Boots-pharmacy-closures,Boots-store-closures,Boots-pharmacy-shutdowns,Boots-closures-2024

NHS Strikes Deal with India for 2,000 Doctors

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhs-to-address-workforce-shortage-by-recruiting-2000-doctors-from-india/)

Description: In a bid to address the ongoing deficit in staff in the UK’s healthcare system, the National Health Service (NHS) has entered into a new workforce agreement with India. According to media reports, the healthcare service plans to hire 2,000 doctors from India on a fast-track basis to alleviate this pressing issue.

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UKHSA & Pirbright Collab to Combat Henipavirus

Posted by 11 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/ukhsa-and-pirbright-institute-collaborate-to-develop-vaccines-against-henipaviruses/)

Description: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and The Pirbright Institute have launched a new collaboration to develop vaccines against henipavirus, a genus of viruses that includes Nipah virus. Funded by the Medical Research Council, this research aims to develop a vaccine that provides cross protection against the whole genus, addressing the threat of outbreaks from new or emerging henipaviruses and strengthening epidemic preparedness.

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Tag: Pirbright-Institute,Nipah-virus,henipavirus,Viral-Glycoproteins,UK-Health-Security-Agency

NHS Alert: Life-Saving Drug Shortag

Posted by 11 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhs-hospitals-alerted-about-life-saving-drug-shortage/)

Description: The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England last month issued a “safety critical” national patient safety alert, warning about the UK-wide shortage of a life-saving drug used to treat patients with chronic breathing issues. NHS trusts, health authorities, ambulance services, GP practices, private healthcare providers, and community pharmacy contractors were informed that salbutamol 2.5mg and 5mg nebuliser liquid unit dose vials are in short supply, with the latter likely to remain “out of stock” until mid-April 2024.

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Tag: Salbutamol-shortage,Salbutamol-nebuliser-liquid-shortage,Salbutamol-nebuliser-liquid,NHS-patient-safety-alert,Ipratropium-nebuliser-liquid

PDA Call to Action: Recognizing and Supporting Community Pharmacists

Posted by 11 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pharmacy-first-pda-urges-government-action-for-pharmacists-concerns/)

Description: The Professional Pharmacists Association (PDA) has demanded efforts to secure greater support and recognition for community pharmacists from governmental bodies. In its written evidence provided to the Health and Social Care select committee’s pharmacy inquiry, the PDA raised concerns about the well-being of pharmacists, specifically for those who belong to minority ethnic groups and race and are subjected to bullying, harassment, and ill-treatment.

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Tag: Professional-Pharmacists-Association,Pharmacists-Well-being,Workplace-Issues-Pharmacists,Pharmacists-Health-and-Well-being

Meet Jay Badenhorst: PDA's New Director

Posted by 13 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/with-over-25-years-of-experience-jay-badenhorst-joins-pda/)

Description: The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) is bolstering its leadership team with the appointment of Jay Badenhorst as the Director of Pharmacy, a newly created position aimed at fortifying its commitment to advancing pharmacy practice. This move comes amidst a period of significant change and challenge for frontline pharmacists, prompting the independent trade union to enhance its influence in the evolving healthcare landscape.

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Tag: Pharmacists-Defence-Association,Jay-Badenhorst,Highest-Standards-of-Pharmacy-Practice,Pharmacy-Profession

AI in NHS: Say Goodbye to Missed Hospital Visits

Posted by 13 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhs-to-expand-ai-programme-to-10-more-trusts-across-england/)

Description: The National Health Service (NHS) is embracing new technology and innovations like artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce the number of missed hospital appointments and improve waiting times for elective care. Following a successful pilot in Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, the health service is set to roll out AI software to 10 more trusts across England in the coming months.

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Tag: AI-in-NHS,NHS-AI-Technology,NHS-AI-Pilot-Program,NHS-Appointment-Cost-Reduction,Future-of-NHS-Technology

Unlock Serenity: Path to Stress Relief & Vitality

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/the-connection-between-stress-relief-and-overall-well-being/)

Description: An old proverb that comes to mind in the pursuit of the twin objectives of serenity and health is this: the mind and the body are inexorably intertwined. This essential, often overlooked, connection is at the heart of our ability to manage stress and foster a sense of well-being. But how does one truly achieve relaxation, and how does it translate to a healthier way of living? From ancient practices to modern breakthroughs, the path to stress relief and overall health is illuminated by a multifaceted approach that combines mindfulness, diet, exercise, and even the judicious use of calming products. The nexus between stress relief and well-being is rich and layered. By exploring various strategies, we can uncover the tapestry of tranquility that ultimately leads to a richer, more vital life.

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Tag: Mind-body-connection,Stress-relief-techniques,Health-benefits-of-relaxation,CBD-gummies-for-relaxation,Exercise-for-stress-relief

6 Key Tips To Find A Good Therapist - Pharmacy Business

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/resources/finding-the-right-therapist-nearby-what-and-when-to-look-for/)

Description: It isn’t the hardest thing to find the right physiotherapist to treat you, but like many other professions, especially in health, physiotherapy has a number of different areas of expertise that are governed by strict and high standards of service. Physiotherapists have to be well educated and officially registered in order to practice. Identifying which therapist is able to provide the treatment for your specific needs and requires more than just picking up a phone book, or selecting the first site that pops up on google.

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Tag: physiotherapy-qualifications,find-physiotherapist-qualifications,physiotherapy-exercises-for-flexibility,vestibular-rehabilitation-physiotherapy

Revolutionizing ED Treatment: Eroxon Gel Hits Shelves

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/erectile-dysfunction-treatment-eroxon-stimgel-now-on-nhs-prescriptions/)

Description: The UK based Pharma giant Futura Medical Plc’s lead product, Eroxon, a topical Stim-gel is now available on NHS prescription in England and Wales for the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction (ED). The Muti-Drug Resistant (MDR) approved alternative to PDE5i, Eroxon is available as an over-the counter off shelf at retailers like Boots and Superdrug; and is available on NHS prescription in England and Wales as a CE-marked medical device.

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XGEVA Unveils Game-Changing Bone Metastasis Solution

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/mhra-approves-first-drug-via-the-new-irp-in-30-days/)

Description: The latest formulation of XGEVA (denosumab) is now available to patients in the UK, offering a more convenient treatment option for bone metastasis. It is the first product to be authorised by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) via the new International Recognition Procedure (IRP). Denosumab (XGEVA) is used to prevent serious bone-related complications resulting from bone metastasis in adults and to treat giant cell tumour of bone in both adults and adolescents.

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Tag: XGEVA-UK-availability,Denosumab-injection,MHRA-approval-process,XGEVA-injection-benefits,Denosumab-dosage

Fully-Funded Critical Care Training for Pharmacists

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/ukcpa-wins-nhse-contract-to-deliver-funded-training-places-for-critical-care-pharmacists/)

Description: More than 300 fully-funded training places will be open to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working in adult critical care units in England this year. NHS England has awarded a contract to the UK Clinical Pharmacy Association (UKCPA) to deliver 200 funded continuing professional development places for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians from April 2024.

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Tag: Pharmacists-training-places-2024,Pharmacy-technicians-training-England,NHSE-critical-care-workforce-programme,Pharmacy-professionals-in-adult-critical-care

RPS Launches Initiative to Combat Drug Shortages

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/rps-launches-project-to-investigate-medicines-shortages/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) on Wednesday announced that it is spearheading a new project, which aims to delve into the root causes of the growing challenge of medicines shortages across the United Kingdom and provide solutions to mitigate its impact on patients and pharmacy practice. A newly formed advisory group, chaired by RPS Fellow Dr. Bruce Warner, is set to convene later this month. The group will have experts from primary and secondary care, patient advocacy groups, the pharmaceutical industry, suppliers, regulatory bodies, governmental representatives, and NHS officials.

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Tag: Medicine-shortages,Pharmacy-practice,Patient-advocacy-groups,Medicine-supply-uk

Kamila Hawthorne Receives GG2 Woman of the Year Award

Posted by 16 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/kamila-hawthorne-named-gg2-woman-of-the-year/)

Description: Kamila Hawthorne, the chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Council, was honoured with the GG2 Woman of the Year Award at the annual GG2 Leadership and Diversity Awards, held at the Park Plaza Hotel on Tuesday, 5 March. Hawthorne has been a practitioner and a mentor to young GPs for almost 35 years, and has led pioneering research projects focusing on health inequalities, diabetes and heart disease. She has been recognised twice as GP of the Year for her work with minority ethnic communities.

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Tag: Kamila-Hawthorne,GG2-Woman-of-the-Year-Award,GG2-Man-of-the-Year-Award,GG2-Leadership-Awards

Aspire Pharma's Bold Move with Cenoté Pharma Acquisition

Posted by 16 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/aspire-pharma-completes-acquisition-of-cenote-pharma/)

Description: Aspire Pharma Limited, a leading UK provider of niche generic and branded medicines, on Monday, announced that it has successfully acquired Cenoté Pharma as part of the company’s ongoing strategy to supplement its organic growth through acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Cenoté Pharma is a UK-based pharmaceutical company that specialises in addressing carnitine deficiencies. Carnitine is an amino acid derivative whose insufficiency can impair the metabolism of essential tissues, such as those of the liver, heart and muscles.

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Tag: Aspire-Pharma-acquisition,Cenoté-Pharma-acquisition,Aspire-Pharma-global-acquisitions-strategy,Pharma-company-acquisitions

MHRA Approves Pfizer's Etrasimod for Colitis

Posted by 16 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/mhra-approves-pfizers-velsipity-to-treat-people-with-ulcerative-colitis/)

Description: American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has received marketing authorisation from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for its medication Etrasimod, marketed as Velsipity, used to treat people with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis. Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and ulcers (sores) in the lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum.

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Tag: Ulcerative-Colitis,Effective-ulcerative-colitis-treatment-options,Ulcerative-Colitis-Symptoms,Lymphocyte-count-in-ulcerative-colitis

NHS Launches Nationwide Hunt for Silent Killers

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/get-your-blood-pressure-checked-at-local-pharmacy-millions-at-risk-from-silent-killer-warns-nhs/)

Description: The National Health Service (NHS) on Monday launched a new national campaign to find the ‘missing millions’ who could be living with undiagnosed high blood pressure, often described as a ‘silent killer’. People are being warned that the condition rarely has any symptoms and it can lead to fatal heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease and vascular dementia, if left untreated.

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Tag: high-blood-pressure-awareness,silent-killer-symptoms,fatal-heart-attack-prevention,Pharmacy-First-program,stroke-prevention-tips

Shocking NHS Survey Exposes Record Discrimination Levels

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/over-58000-nhs-staff-faced-unwanted-sexual-behaviour-from-the-public/)

Description: The results of a national NHS staff survey, published recently, revealed that frontline healthcare workers are facing record levels of discrimination at work, with 58,000 respondents reporting that they experienced “unacceptable” levels of unwanted sexual behaviour from the public last year. Concerningly, 8.67 per cent of 675,140 NHS workers who responded to the poll said they suffered sexual harassment from patients, patients’ relatives, or other members of the public in 2023.

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Tag: NHS-staff-survey-results,NHS-sexual-harassment-statistics,Improving-NHS-workplace-culture,NHS-People-Plan-impact

DHSC Unveils Revolutionary Actions After UK Medical Devices Review

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/dhsc-announces-action-to-tackle-ethnic-and-other-biases-in-medical-devices/)

Description: Reacting to recommendations from a UK-first independent review, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has outlined action to tackle potential bias in the design and use of medical devices. Professor Dame Margaret Whitehead, professor of public health at the University of Liverpool, was appointed to lead the review, which focused on three areas – optical devices such as pulse oximeters, AI-enabled devices, and polygenic risk scores (PRS) in genomics.

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Tag: DHSC-medical-devices-review,Pulse-oximeter-accuracy-for-dark-skin-tones,MHRA-request-for-bias-addressing-plans,AI-enabled-medical-devices-equity

CPE Up in Arms Over Spring Budget Snub

Posted by 18 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/spring-budget-brings-no-obvious-good-news-for-community-pharmacies-janet-morrison/)

Description: Community Pharmacy England (CPE) has expressed dissatisfaction with the spring budget as it brings “no specific relief” for the community pharmacy sector, which is grappling with “soaring costs and severe medicine supply and pricing issues.” UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced his Spring Budget on Wednesday, confirming an extra £2.5 billion in day-to-day revenue funding for the NHS in England in 2024–25 and a new NHS productivity plan worth £3.4bn to modernise IT systems.

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Tag: Community-Pharmacy-England-news,Spring-Budget-impact-on-community-pharmacies,CPE-dissatisfaction-with-Spring-Budget,Pharmacy-First-investment-details

DHSC Unveils Bold Reforms: New Pricing System for Category A Medicines

Posted by 18 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/changes-to-category-a-prices-not-the-right-time-to-tamper-the-process-says-cpe/)

Description: The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) will introduce new arrangements for the setting of Drug Tariff Category A reimbursement prices from April 2024. Driven by ministers, DHSC’s decision aims to equalise access to margin on Category A medicines and it’s part of a series of drug reimbursement reforms proposed by the department following a public consultation in 2019.

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Tag: DHSC-Drug-Tariff-Category-A-reimbursement,Drug-reimbursement-reforms-2024,Price-volatility-and-concessions,Community-Pharmacy-England-stance

Whooping Cough Surges in England – Urgent Alert from UKHSA

Posted by 18 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/whooping-cough-cases-on-the-rise-in-england-warns-uksha/)

Description: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned that there has been a continued increase in cases of whooping cough (pertussis) across England since the start of this year. According to new data published by the agency on Thursday (7 March), 553 new cases of whooping cough were confirmed in January alone, compared with 858 cases for the whole of last year (2023).

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Tag: whooping-cough-symptoms,pertussis-outbreak,UKHSA-warning-on-whooping-cough,maternal-pertussis-vaccine,importance-of-maternal-pertussis-vaccine

NHS IT System Failures Threaten Pharmacy First Payouts

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/npa-calls-for-urgent-action-to-prevent-pharmacy-first-it-payments-chaos/)

Description: The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has urged the NHS to take urgent action to prevent faults in the IT system underpinning the government’s flagship programme. The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) recently confirmed that the issue in the Manage Your Service (MYS) portal had been resolved, and consequently, the deadline for submission of claims for February Pharmacy First consultations was extended until 15 March 2024.

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Tag: NHS-IT-system,Pharmacy-First-programme,Manage-Your-Service-portal,Pharmacy-IT-issues

Prescription Charges Crisis: Urgent Plea to DHSC for a Freeze in 2024-2025

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/over-50-organisations-call-for-government-to-freeze-prescription-charges-in-england/)

Description: Campaigners have submitted an open letter to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), urging the Minister for Primary Care and Public Health to freeze prescription charges to keep people with long-term conditions alive and well. The campaign is led by the Prescription Charges Coalition, which represents over 50 organisations, including Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA).

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Tag: freeze-prescription-charges-impact-on-long-term-health,campaigners-for-prescription-charge-freeze,NHS-strain-and-prescription-charge-implications

GPhC Unveils Shocking Truths About Racism in Pharmacy

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/gphc-publishes-new-reports-on-racism-and-other-inequalities-in-pharmacy/)

Description: The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has published new reports on racism and other inequalities in pharmacy, following a series of virtual equality roundtables. This council organised its second equality roundtable on 18 September 2023, focussing on the topic of ‘Language Barriers and Health Inequalities’, and a follow-up roundtable on ‘Racism in Pharmacy: Accountability Counts‘ on 10 October 2023.

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Tag: GPhC-equality-roundtables,Racism-in-Pharmacy,Pharmacy-Inequality-Reports,NHS-England-Race-Equality-Scheme

Submit Pharmacy First Claims by March 15, 2024

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pharmacy-first-submission-deadline-extended-to-15-march/)

Description: Pharmacy owners can make their claims for February Pharmacy First consultations until 5pm on Friday 15 March 2024, the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) announced on Monday. The deadline for Pharmacy First submission was extended following a technical issue in the NHSBSA Manage Your Service (MYS) portal, which led to the claims appearing incorrectly in the portal. The NHSBSA has been working with suppliers and NHS England to investigate and address the problem.

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Tag: Pharmacy-First-submission-deadline,NHS-Business-Services-Authority,Pharmacy-First-IT-system-supplier-helpdesk,NHSBSA-Manage-Your-Service-(MYS)-portal

Food labelled as ‘vegan’ may not always be safe to eat

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/food-labelled-as-vegan-may-not-always-be-safe-to-eat-fsa-warns-people-with-allergies/)

Description: The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a campaign to caution people with food allergies about the risk of products labelled as ‘vegan’. People who have an allergy to milk, eggs, fish and crustaceans or molluscs are encouraged to always check for a precautionary allergen statement such as ‘may contain’ on products labelled ‘vegan’ before consuming the food.

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Tag: Food-Standards-Agency-campaign,Vegan-food-allergy-risk,Vegan-product-safety,Vegan-labeling-safety

Sanofi Dual Partnership Unleashes a New Era of Healthcare

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/sanofi-enters-into-a-dual-partnership-agreement-with-alliance-healthcare-and-phoenix/)

Description: Opella Healthcare, trading as Sanofi Consumer Healthcare, recently signed a dual partnership agreement with Alliance Healthcare and Phoenix Healthcare Distribution for the wholesale supply of its consumer healthcare products to community pharmacies throughout the United Kingdom. The new dual pharmacy wholesale partnership model, which became effective on 1 February 2024, underscores Sanofi’s commitment to delivering exceptional customer service to its customers, the company said in a press release.

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Tag: Opella-Healthcare,Sanofi-Consumer-Healthcare,Alliance-Healthcare,Phoenix-Healthcare-Distribution

Superdrug Taps Gophr for Next-Level Prescription Services

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/superdrug-partners-with-gophr-for-delivery-of-prescriptions-across-the-uk/)

Description: Leading health and beauty retailer Superdrug on Monday announced that it has selected on-demand delivery network Gophr to provide its pharmacy delivery service, following a rigorous Request for Information (RFI) process. This means Gophr will be responsible for delivering prescriptions across the UK to people who choose Superdrug to provide their medication. Superdrug’s decision to choose Gophr was influenced significantly by the latter’s strong Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), its adept ability to track and trace all home deliveries digitally from store to door, and its commitment to offering a best-in-class doorstep experience.

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Tag: Superdrug-pharmacy-delivery,Gophr-prescription-delivery,Graham-Smith-Gophr-SOPs,Pharmacy-First-scheme-services,Standard-Operating-Procedures-Gophr

Inside England's Community Pharmacies | CPE Survey 2024

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/cpe-launches-pharmacy-pressures-survey-2024-your-voice-matters/)

Description: Community Pharmacy England (CPE) has launched its third annual Pressures Survey to uncover the various challenges encountered by individuals owning or working in a community pharmacy. The Committee expressed concern that community pharmacies in England are now in a critical situation, significantly affecting workload, stress levels, patients, and businesses.

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Tag: Community-Pharmacy-England-Pressures-Survey,CPE-2024-Pharmacy-Pressures-Survey,Pharmacy-First-Service-Challenges,Pharmacy-Teams-Survey-2024

NHS England's Bold Plan for Clinical Academic Training by 2030

Posted by 24 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/rps-welcomes-nhses-report-on-the-involvement-of-pharmacy-professionals-in-research/)

Description: The NHS England last week released a survey report on the involvement of pharmacy professionals in research, and proposed the implementation of a clinical academic training pathway for pharmacy professionals by 2030. Recommendations were made to support the embedding of research at all stages of a pharmacy professional’s career. The report presented the findings of two surveys that NHS England launched in May 2022, one for individual pharmacy professionals and one for organisations, calling for evidence on clinical academic careers in pharmacy.

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Tag: Pharmacy-professionals-research,NHS-England-survey-report,Clinical-academic-training,NIHR-research-project-grants

Meet Paul Adams, LloydsPharmacy's New CEO

Posted by 24 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/paul-adams-appointed-as-new-ceo-of-lloydspharmacy-clinical-homecare/)

Description: LloydsPharmacy Clinical Homecare, a leading provider of home healthcare services in the UK, on Monday announced the appointment of Paul Adams as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Before assuming his role at LPCH at the end of last year, Adams was leading transformation efforts at DD Group, formerly known as Dental Directory. With a career spanning over two decades, Adams has held influential positions at Diageo, Smith+Nephew, and served as a CEO for various Private Equity companies. He has also co-authored “The Little Black Book of Change.”

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Tag: LloydsPharmacy-Clinical-Homecare,Paul-Adams-CEO,Home-Healthcare-Services-UK,DD-Group-Transformation,Community-Based-Healthcare-Solutions

Community Pharmacy Manifesto Unveiled for Election 2024

Posted by 24 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pharmacy-bodies-launch-joint-election-manifesto-urge-candidates-to-back-a-six-point-plan/)

Description: Community Pharmacy England (CPE), the Company Chemists’ Association (CCA), the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) on Tuesday (5 March) released a joint manifesto for community pharmacy in anticipation of the upcoming general election expected later this year. The manifesto has been designed for widespread use within the community pharmacy sector to facilitate engagement with political parties and parliamentary candidates. In their #VotePharmacy manifesto, the pharmacy bodies have highlighted a robust six-point plan to unleash the potential of pharmacy.

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Tag: Community-Pharmacy-Funding-Gap-Solutions,Sustainable-Funding-for-NHS-Pharmacies,NHS-Care-Empowerment-through-Pharmacy,NHS-Patient-Care-Contribution

Sandoz Shells Out £209m to Settle US Antitrust Case

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/drugmaker-sandoz-to-pay-265m-to-settle-us-pricing-case/)

Description: Swiss generic drugmaker Sandoz said on Thursday that it would pay $265 million (£209m) to settle a pricing antitrust case in the US. Under the agreement, Sandoz is resolving all damages claims without admitting to any wrongdoing in the case brought in the US state of Pennsylvania. “Under the terms of the agreement, Sandoz US will pay $265 million in exchange for a full release of all claims asserted against it in the direct purchaser class action by the settlement class members,” the company said in a statement, adding that the payment would be incorporated into 2023 results.

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Tag: Sandoz-pricing-antitrust-case-settlement,Sandoz-spinoff-from-Novartis,Sandoz-price-fixing-charges,Drug-pricing-controversies-2023

Boots and 1000+ Pharmacies Launch NHS Pharmacy First

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/boots-launches-pharmacy-first-service-in-england/)

Description: More than 1000 pharmacies in England, including Boots stores, are now delivering the newly launched NHS Pharmacy First Service. Launched on Wednesday (31 January), the new service enables pharmacists to provide advice and treatment, if appropriate, for seven common conditions, which include sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected insect bite, impetigo, shingles, or an uncomplicated urinary tract infection in women. Instead of going to a GP surgery, patients can go to their community pharmacists to get treatment for these common conditions, without the need for an appointment.

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Tag: NHS-Pharmacy-First-Service,Community-Pharmacist-Treatment,Boots-Pharmacy-Care,Superdrug-Pharmacy-First-Initiative,NHS-Pharmacy-Revolution

Veoza, Your Non-Hormonal Answer to Menopause Woes

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/superdrug-launches-menopause-medication-veoza-on-the-high-street/)

Description: Veoza, a non-hormonal treatment for menopause, has been made available on the high street for the first time in the UK. British pharmacy chain Superdrug on Thursday (1st February) announced the launch of the newly approved menopause medication, expanding its comprehensive portfolio of products and services to support menopausal women. Veoza is a prescription medication that is used to manage vasomotor symptoms, specifically hot flushes and night sweats, which affect up to 80 per cent of women during menopause, as estimated by experts.

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Tag: Veoza,Non-hormonal-menopause,Menopause-medication,Menopausal-women,Superdrug-menopause-support

Novavax CEO Outlines Bold Plans Amid Fourth-Quarter Setback

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/novavax-sees-2024-sales-flat-to-lower-aims-to-pick-up-covid-vaccine-market-share/)

Description: Covid-19 vaccine maker Novavax on Wednesday said it expects revenue this year to be flat or lower as it works to improve its commercial performance and pick up market share from much larger rivals, Pfizer and Moderna. The company posted a larger-than-expected fourth-quarter loss as revenue lagged analysts’ estimates. Chief executive John Jacobs said Novavax claimed just a low-single-digit percentage market share in the US during the most recent vaccination campaign, as demand for Covid vaccines was smaller than hoped and the company got its protein-based shot to market later than its messenger RNA-based rivals.

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Tag: Novavax,Revenue-expectations-2024,Novavax-market-share-US,Novavax-cost-reduction-strategy,Novavax-shares-performance

Pfizer Stuns with 77.8% Efficacy: Abrysvo RSV Vaccine Triumphs Again

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pfizer-says-its-rsv-shot-is-protective-through-a-second-year/)

Description: Pfizer on Thursday said a single dose of its new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine Abrysvo maintained its ability to protect against the illness through a second year of respiratory disease season. The company said in a press release that the vaccine’s efficacy against RSV-associated lower respiratory tract disease with three or more symptoms was 77.8 per cent through season two, compared with efficacy of 88.9 per cent after the first RSV season, which led to the shot’s US approval. The data is from a late-stage trial of more than 37,000 participants being conducted in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres.

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Tag: Pfizer-Abrysvo-vaccine,RSV-vaccine-efficacy,GSK-Arexvy-RSV-shot,RSV-vaccine-benefits-and-risks,Pfizer-Abrysvo-shot-updates

Health & Care Work Visas Skyrocket 91% UK

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/health-and-care-worker-visas-almost-doubled-in-2023/)

Description: Britain almost doubled the number of visas awarded to foreign migrants coming to work in the health and care sector last year, government data showed, adding to pressure on prime minister Rishi Sunak over immigration ahead of the next general election. Immigration is one of the top three concerns for voters as the country gears up for an election expected later this year. Trailing the opposition Labour party in the polls, Sunak has vowed to bring it down. But data released on Thursday by Home Office was the latest set of statistics to show the scale of the challenge he faces.

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Tag: UK-work-visas-2023,Health-and-care-sector-immigration,Home-Office-visa-statistics,Salary-thresholds-for-visas,Visa-rules-for-care-workers

UK Govt Launches Drive to Boost Childhood Vaccination Rates

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/britain-seeks-urgent-reversal-of-fall-in-childhood-vaccination-rates/)

Description: The government will on Thursday launch a drive to boost childhood vaccination rates, health authorities said, seeking an “urgent reversal” to a fall in uptake as the country faces a worsening measles outbreak. Routine childhood immunisations in Britain for diseases including measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria and polio, have been falling gradually over the past decade, but dipped more sharply after the Covid-19 pandemic, mirroring a global decline. Last year UNICEF said people worldwide had lost confidence in the importance of routine childhood vaccines during the pandemic, with misinformation, dwindling trust in governments and political polarisation contributing to rising hesitancy.

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Tag: childhood-vaccination-rates,boost-vaccination-campaign,measles-outbreak-prevention,global-vaccine-hesitancy

NPA Demands Clarity Amidst DHSC Proposals

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/npa-raises-question-of-accountability-over-authorising-of-pharmacy-technicians/)

Description: The government’s formal consultation on pharmacy supervision, which closes today (29 February), leaves important questions unanswered, the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has warned. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) proposals are to: enable pharmacists to authorise pharmacy technicians to carry out, or supervise others carrying out, the preparation, assembly, dispensing, sale and supply of medicines

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Tag: Pharmacy-supervision-consultation,DHSC-proposals,Pharmacy-technicians-authorization,Modernisation-of-pharmacy-regulations

DHSC Revamps Medicine Prices for December 2023

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/dhsc-revises-concessionary-prices-for-4-medicines-confirms-sufficient-stock-of-clarithromycin/)

Description: The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has redetermined the December 2023 concessionary prices for four medicines following requests made by Community Pharmacy England (CPE) on behalf of community pharmacy owners. For Ezetimibe 10mg tablets (pack size 28), the price has been fixed at £17.78, up from £9.44. Other drugs included in the list are Aripiprazole 5mg (£8.52), Digoxin 125microgram (£3.70) and Digoxin 250micrgram (£3.70) tablets.

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Tag: DHSC-redetermined-prices-2023,Community-Pharmacy-England-requests,Ezetimibe-10mg-tablets-price,Aripiprazole-5mg-price,CPE-and-DHSC-collaboration

Sanofi Dual Partnership Unleashes Health Solutions

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/sanofi-consumer-healthcare-signs-supply-agreements-with-two-wholesalers/)

Description: Opella Healthcare, trading as Sanofi Consumer Healthcare, said it has entered into a dual partnership agreement with Alliance Healthcare and Phoenix Healthcare Distribution for the wholesale supply of its products to UK pharmacies. In effect from the start of February, the new dual partnership will ensure Sanofi Consumer Healthcare ‘continues to provide its customers with exceptional customer service’, the company said, adding that the increased efficiency will facilitate improved service levels and stock availability of Cialis Together, Allevia, Buscopan, Dulcolax and Phenergan to community pharmacies in the UK.

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Tag: Sanofi-Consumer-Healthcare,Alliance-Healthcare,Consumer-health-business-spin-off,Dual-partnership-benefits-in-healthcare-supply

Women's Health: 2024 Government Priorities Unveiled

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/womens-health-priorities-for-2024-menstrual-problems-maternity-care-and-more/)

Description: Period problems, women’s health research and support for domestic and sexual abuse victims are among the government’s priorities for women’s health in 2024, which Health Secretary Victoria Atkins announced at the Women’s Health Summit on Wednesday. Organised in central London, the event marked the second year of the landmark Women’s Health Strategy for England. Victoria joined women’s health champions to celebrate successes of strategy’s first year and outlined plans for coming year, which also include improving maternity care and support for mothers who suffer birth trauma.

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Tag: Womens-health-2024,Womens-Health-Summit,Maternity-care-improvement,Womens-Health-Strategy-England

Sigma Pharma 14th Annual Conference Unveiled

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/sigma-2024-conference-rishi-sunak-sends-best-wishes-to-all-the-participants/)

Description: The 14th Annual Community Pharmacy Conference by Sigma Pharmaceuticals began on Monday, 25 February at Sun City, South Africa. Dr. Bharat Shah, Manish Shah, and Kamal Shah, co-founders of the company, extended a warm welcome to the delegates in attendance at the event. In a written message, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak extended his best wishes to all the participants attending the conference.

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Tag: Sigma-Pharmaceuticals-Event-2024,Pharmacy-First-Initiative-England,Integrated-NHS-Community-Pharmacy,Pharmacy-Funding-Challenges-Review

CPE's Pharmacy First Launch & Resources Revealed

Posted by 3 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/how-community-pharmacy-owners-can-promote-pharmacy-first-service/)

Description: Community Pharmacy England (CPE) has released a series of resources to help pharmacy owners and their teams promote the new Pharmacy First service, which is slated for launch on 31st January 2024. Pharmacists can use a variety of resources, including posters, social media content, flyers and a local press release, to raise awareness of the new service to patients and members of the public. The promotional materials are now available to download from the Committee’s website.

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Tag: Community-Pharmacy-England,Pharmacy-First-service-launch,How-to-promote-Pharmacy-First-service,Pharmacy-service-awareness-campaign

Dr. Reddy’s GSL Histallay Hits UK Shelves!

Posted by 3 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/dr-reddys-enters-uk-consumer-health-market-launches-allergy-medication-histallay/)

Description: Indian multinational pharmaceutical company, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has made its entry into the UK consumer health market with the launch of an over-the-counter allergy medication. Histallay (Fexofenadine Hydrochloride 120 mg tablets) is the company’s first general sale list (GSL) product introduced in the UK market. Previously classified as a Prescription Only Medicine (POM), Dr. Reddy’s Fexofenadine 120 mg is now available without prescription, under the brand name ‘Histallay’.

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Tag: Dr-Reddys-Laboratories-UK,Histallay-allergy-medication-UK,Histallay-GSL-product-UK,Fexofenadine-Hydrochloride-120mg-UK

JAS Healthcare Unit Granted WDA(H) License for Pharma Excellence

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/jas-uk-granted-wdah-license-for-its-pharma-and-healthcare-division/)

Description: Global logistics company, JAS has received the Wholesale Distribution Authorisation (WDA(H)) license from the UK’s Medicine and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for its Pharma and Healthcare Division. In a press release issued on Thursday (22 February), the company said that securing the license empowers its UK healthcare division to “seamlessly connect” with its more than 40 GDP (Good Distribution Practice) certified overseas stations, strengthening its capabilities for handling pharmaceutical shipments.

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Tag: JAS-Pharma-and-Healthcare-Division,Global-logistics-company,WDA(H)-license,UK-Medicine-and-Healthcare-Products

Peak Pharmacy Sells Two Branches: Exclusive Details Revealed

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/peak-pharmacy-branches-in-derbyshire-and-staffordshire-find-new-owners/)

Description: Independent pharmacy chain, Peak Pharmacy, has sold two of its smaller branches – one in Little Eaton, Derbyshire, and the other in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Founded in 1981 by Peter and Jane Cattee, Peak Pharmacy has over 150 pharmacies across the UK. The pair of Midlands pharmacies dispense an average of circa 2,800 items per month, according to specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, which announced the sale.

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Tag: Peak-Pharmacy,Little-Eaton-Pharmacy,Derwent-Pharmacy,Peak-Pharmacy-sale-details-2024,Amul-Telrandhe-pharmacy-acquisition

Harmony in Health: Building Bridges through Pharmaceutic Insights

Posted by 5 days ago (https://medium.com/@shari.nair/harmony-in-health-building-bridges-through-pharmaceutic-insights-6e9cf003a55b)

Description: The journey towards harmonious health is mainly characterized by incorporating the various health innovations and various pharmaceutical insights that are happening in the field. In this era of rapid healthcare transformation, the link between cutting-edge technology and futuristic medicine is driving profound shifts in how we perceive and engage with healthcare. This convergence not only unlocks unprecedented avenues for innovation but also underscores the pivotal role of pharmaceutical insights in shaping the trajectory towards a more integrated and holistic approach to health. Through this article, we navigate through the emerging trends, groundbreaking treatment methodologies, and the evolving landscape of healthcare, propelled by the seamless integration of healthcare technology advancements and pharmaceutical acumen.

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Tag: healthcare-technology,futuristic-medicine,gene-editing

Unlocking Convenience: Digital Prescriptions on NHS App

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/now-patients-in-england-can-view-their-prescriptions-using-the-nhs-app/)

Description: Thanks to a new service added to the NHS App, patients in England can now see their prescriptions online and collect their prescribed medication from the nominated pharmacy or a pharmacy of their choice without a paper prescription. NHS England has introduced digital prescriptions in the app following a successful trial last year involving over a million users. Users without a nominated pharmacy can collect their prescriptions from any pharmacy using the barcode in the app, but this is not required for patients with a nominated pharmacy as details would be sent to their pharmacy electronically.

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Tag: Digital-prescriptions-NHS-App,NHS-App-prescription-collection,Online-prescription-ordering-England,NHS-App-benefits-and-features

Rogue Chemist Jailed: Inside the Prescription Drug Scandal

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/uncategorized/chelmsford-drug-dealer-operating-as-unlicensed-chemist-jailed-for-six-years/)

Description: A drug dealer who was operating as an “unlicensed chemist” and selling prescription drugs online has been jailed for six years, according to Essex Police. The convict, identified as 49-year-old Christopher Depp, aka David Jones, was supplying a range of drugs from his home to “vulnerable people” using the postal service, local police revealed on Friday (February 16).

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Tag: unlicensed-chemist-online,prescription-drug-dealer-online,illegal-online-drug-sales,online-prescription-drug-trafficking

Shocking 86% at Risk - RPS Workforce Wellbeing Revealed

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/rps-workforce-wellbeing-survey-86-of-pharmacists-are-at-high-risk-of-burnout/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has released findings from its fifth annual workforce wellbeing survey, which was conducted in collaboration with the profession’s charity, Pharmacist Support. Exposing the mental health challenges faced by pharmacists, the survey revealed a troubling statistic: 86 per cent of pharmacists are at a high risk of burnout. Inadequate staffing was the main factor contributing to burnout, followed by lack of work-life balance, insufficient protected learning time, absence of colleague or senior support, and long working hours.

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Tag: Pharmacy-Workforce-Wellbeing-Survey,Mental-Health-Challenges-in-Pharmacy,Workplace-Burnout-in-Pharmacists,RPS-President-Claire-Anderson

Christie & Co. Sells Manns Pharmacy in Mapperley

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/manns-pharmacy-in-nottinghamshire-sold-to-first-time-buyer-pair/)

Description: Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co. has announced the sale of Manns Pharmacy, which is located in the residential area of Mapperley, Nottinghamshire. According to the broker, the community pharmacy was dispensing an average of 5,000 items per month. Gurinder Singh Mann, who owned the business for more than two decades, decided to put it on the market to allow him to retire.

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Tag: Mapperley-Nottinghamshire-pharmacy-sale,Manns-Pharmacy-acquisition,Christie-&-Co-pharmacy-sale,Pharmacy-business-service-expansion

BGMA Issues Urgent Warning on Doubling Medicine Shortages

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/over-100-medicines-are-currently-in-short-supply-warns-bgma/)

Description: The British Generic Manufacturers Association (BGMA) on Monday alerted the Health and Social Care Committee that medicines shortages have increased and are “around double what they were a year ago.” BGMA chief executive Mark Samuels told the committee that they have been highlighting the medicine shortage risk to ministers since July 2021 and the association is “very concerned” about the current situation.

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Tag: Medicine-shortages-in-the-UK,Drug-scarcity-issues,Pharmaceutical-industry-challenges-UK,Community-pharmacist-concerns-UK

RPS and PDA Unveil Game-Changing Response to DHSC Consultation

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/rps-and-pda-respond-to-dhsc-consultation-on-pharmacy-supervision/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and the Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) have responded to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) consultation on pharmacy supervision, which was launched in early December last year. The DSHC set out proposals to amend the Medicines Act 1968 and The Human Medicines Regulations 2012 to allow registered pharmacy technicians to work without direct supervision, which in turn will help free up pharmacists to provide more clinical care and reduce GP appointments.

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Tag: Pharmacy-Supervision-regulations,DHSC-consultation-on-pharmacy,RPS-response-to-DHSC-consultation,DHSC-workforce-planning

NHS Pharmacy First for 7 Common Illnesses

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhse-launches-multichannel-campaign-to-raise-awareness-about-pharmacy-first-service/)

Description: NHS England on Monday (19 February) unveiled a new multichannel campaign to inform the public about the additional services offered at their local pharmacy under the recently launched Pharmacy First service. The extended service allows patients to get treatment and medicines from their local pharmacy for seven common conditions, including sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected insect bite, impetigo, shingles, and uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women, without needing to see a GP.

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Tag: Pharmacy-First,NHS-Care-for-Common-Conditions,Help-Us-Help-You-Campaign,Pharmacy-Signs-Awareness

Crisis Alert: CPE Warns of UK Medicine Shortages

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/medicines-supply-will-falter-if-pharmacies-cannot-keep-their-lights-on-warns-janet-morrison/)

Description: Community Pharmacy England (CPE) has cautioned that patients in the UK will continue to encounter difficulties in accessing medicines unless the government addresses supply problems and resolves the critical financial state of community pharmacies. CPE Chief Executive Janet Morrison and Mike Dent, Director of Pharmacy Funding, on Monday 19 February, gave evidence to the Health and Social Care Select Committee’s Pharmacy Inquiry, highlighting the impact of ongoing medicines supply issues on pharmacies and patients.

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Tag: Community-Pharmacy-UK,Medicines-Supply-Issues-UK,NHS-Challenges,Sustainable-Pharmacy-Funding,Sustainable-Pharmacy-Funding

Codeine Linctus Reclassified – Your Guide to the Shift

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/dry-cough-syrup-codeine-linctus-reclassified-to-a-prescription-only-medicine/)

Description: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has reclassified codeine linctus, a medicine used for the treatment of dry cough, from a pharmacy-only medicine (P) to a prescription-only medicine (POM) owing to the risk of dependence, addiction, and overdose. This implies that the dry cough syrup, which is also known as codeine oral solution, can only be dispensed upon the submission of a prescription at a pharmacy, rather than being accessible over the counter upon request. Patients are cautioned that as an opioid medicine, codeine can be addictive, and the risk of addiction may increase, particularly with prolonged use over an extended period.

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Tag: Codeine-oral-solution,Prescription-only-medicine,Opioid-medicine,CYP2D6-enzyme,Drug-safety-update

Islay Pharmacy Sold Again – Meet the New Owners

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/the-isle-of-islays-only-pharmacy-sold-for-the-second-time-in-6-years/)

Description: Christie & Co has revealed that Islay Pharmacy, the only pharmacy on the Isle of Islay in Scotland, has been sold for the second time in six years. The business, which single-handedly serves the island’s population of circa 3,200 residents, has been purchased by a husband-and-wife team – Lisa and Simon Simpson – from South Shields.

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Tag: Islay-Pharmacy,Community-Pharmacy,Lisa-and-Simon-Simpson,Quaint-Community-Pharmacy

NHS Pharmacist Pay: PDA Bold Submission to PRB Sparks Change

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhs-pay-review-body-should-focus-on-the-pay-rates-of-pharmacists-in-bands-5-8-pda/)

Description: The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has submitted evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body (PRB), emphasising on the recruitment and retention of NHS pharmacists. It has urged the PRB to help the NHS achieve two important objectives – ensuring that pharmacists can achieve well-rewarded and the service is viewed as an a ppealing alternative by student pharmacists.

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Tag: NHS-Pay-Review-Body-recommendations,NHS-pharmacists-pay-approach,PRB-focus-on-Bands-5-8,CSP-strike-action-over-pay

Invatech Health £54,000 Gift for Syrian Refugees

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/invatech-health-donates-54000-to-build-a-medical-centre-in-northern-syria/)

Description: Bristol-based Invatech Health has announced that it is fully funding the development of a new medical centre for families displaced by war and disaster in Northern Syria. The company has donated £54,000 to Action for Humanity for the medical centre, which would be part of a new village being constructed by the NGO, which provides clean water food, shelter, healthcare and education for millions of Syrians.

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Tag: Invatech-Health,Syria-Humanitarian-Support,Invatech-Health-Donation,Titan-Patient-Medication-Record

Massive Medication Heist in West Derby :Help Merseyside Police

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/large-quantity-of-prescription-only-medication-stolen-from-west-derby-pharmacy/)

Description: Merseyside Police have appealed for information from the public following the theft of “a large quantity” of medication from a pharmacy in West Derby this week. As per the police report, the burglary occurred in the early hours of Monday, 12 February, at the pharmacy situated on Deysbrook Lane. Authorities were informed at around 9:15 am.

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Tag: West-Derby-pharmacy-burglary-news,Merseyside-police-update-burglary,Medication-theft-investigation,Deysbrook-Lane-crime-report

Revolutionizing Parkinson’s Care: Produodopa's Pill-Free Solution

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhs-england-to-roll-out-new-parkinsons-drug-with-continuous-delivery-pump/)

Description: Many people with advanced Parkinson’s disease are currently required to take more than 20 pills a day to manage their symptoms, while some necessitate treatment through a permanent feeding tube. Soon, patients will only be required to wear a portable kit to get a continuous dose of the medication delivered into their bloodstream 24 hours a day. This innovative treatment, called Produodopa, will now be made available on the NHS, providing benefit to nearly 1,000 people with advanced Parkinson’s disease, according to a BBC report.

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Tag: NHS-Parkinson-Treatment,Produodopa,Parkinsons-Clinical-Trials,Foslevodopa-Foscarbidopa

PI-Gen Pharma Acquires Medipharmacy for £7.1M

Posted by 12 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/insolvent-medipharmacy-bought-out-by-rival-enimed-for-7-1-million/)

Description: Medipharmacy has been bought out by PI-Gen Pharma Limited, an arm of the independent pharmacy group Enimed, for a total of £7.1 million, after the business entered into administration. In a report published on Companies House on January 30, administrators at FRP confirmed that the transaction was completed on 18 January, with PI-Gen beating five other bidders to acquire the insolvent NHS pharmacy chain.

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Tag: Medipharmacy-acquisition-details,PI-Gen-Pharma-Limited-purchase-news,Enimed-independent-pharmacy-group,NHS-pharmacy-chain-acquisition

CPE Unleashes Community Pharmacy Potential

Posted by 12 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/mps-briefed-about-pharmacies-unlocked-potential-in-long-term-condition-prevention/)

Description: Community Pharmacy England (CPE) highlighted the untapped potential of community pharmacies in the prevention and management of long-term conditions to Conservative MPs during an event last week. The roundtable discussion was attended by a select group of influential and supportive MPs alongside community pharmacy owners, the Chief Executive of Community Pharmacy England, the Director of NHS Services, and patient representative group Healthwatch.

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Tag: Community-Pharmacy-England,Long-term-Conditions-Prevention,Pharmacy-Funding-Structures,Healthcare-Services-in-Community-Pharmacies

Boots Pharmacists to Enjoy Substantial Pay Boost in April 2024

Posted by 12 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/trainee-pharmacists-at-boots-in-england-and-ni-to-get-pay-rise/)

Description: Boots and the Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) Union have released a joint statement to confirm that there will be a pay increase for trainee pharmacists in England and Northern Ireland from April 2024. From 1 April 2024, the new hourly pay rate for trainee pharmacists working at Boots pharmacies will be £12.69 for Zone A in England/Northern Ireland, £13.79 for Zone B in England and £14.05 for Zone C in England.

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Tag: Boots-pay-increase-2024,Trainee-pharmacists-pay,Boots-pharmacy-pay-rates,Boots-April-2024-pay-update

ByeByeUTI Triumph: Your Quick Guide to Pharmacy Power for UTIs

Posted by 12 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/byebyeuti-pilot-scheme-now-rolled-out-across-england/)

Description: Local pharmacists in England can now evaluate and provide treatment for patients with uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women under the age of 65, without the need for a GP appointment. The ‘ByeByeUTI’ scheme has been expanded across the country, following a successful pilot across North East and North Cumbria. More than 30,000 women have been treated for uncomplicated urinary tract infections at local pharmacies since the pilot scheme was launched in July 2022 as part of the NHS and government’s primary care access recovery plan, according to NHS England.

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Tag: Local-pharmacists-in-England,ByeByeUTI-scheme,NHS-and-government-primary-care-access-plan,Pharmacy-First-service

GPhC Dynamic New Council Members Unveiled

Posted by 12 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/gphc-appoints-five-new-council-members/)

Description: The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has announced the names of five new members who will be joining its governing Council over the next two years. The new council members are: Professor Dianne Ford, Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at Northumbria University. Gareth Powell, a chartered accountant and a Non-Executive Director on the Board of the Port of Milford Haven, the UK’s largest energy port. Adeyemi (Ade) Williams MBE, Superintendent Pharmacist and Director of the M J Williams Pharmacy and lead Pharmacist at the Bedminster Pharmacy, Bristol.

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Tag: GPhC-Council-members,Pharmaceutical-Council-new-members,Dianne-Ford-Northumbria-University,Inclusive-pharmacy-care-GPhC

CMA Verdict on Pharmacy2U and Lloyds Direct Merge

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/cma-lifts-enforcement-order-on-pharmacy2u-lloydsdirect/)

Description: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has revoked its initial enforcement order imposed on Pharmacy2U Limited (Pharmacy2U) concerning the acquisition of Metabolic Healthcare Ltd (Lloyds Direct). In the revocation order issued on February 12, the regulator said its decision was “based on the evidence it has received in its assessment of the Merger to date.”

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Tag: Pharmacy2U-Metabolic-Healthcare-acquisition,CMA-revokes-enforcement-order-Pharmacy2U,CMA-investigation-Pharmacy2U-Lloyds-Direct,Lloyds-Direct-merger-inquiry-CMA

Wireless Innovations in 7 NHS Trusts

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhs-england-awards-nearly-1-million-to-seven-trusts-for-wireless-trials-programme/)

Description: Seven NHS trusts in England are set to begin trials of new wireless technologies to help improve patient care and strengthen connectivity in A&Es and ambulance bays. They have been awarded around £1 million as part of NHS England’s Wireless Trials programme, which aims to leverage advanced wireless technologies to enhance patient care and experiences while freeing up more staff time.

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Tag: NHS-wireless-trials,Patient-care-technology,Wireless-healthcare-solutions,NHS-wireless-technology-trials

New Pharmacist Standards in Critical Care and Mental Health

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/rps-seeks-feedback-on-two-new-curricula-for-advanced-pharmacist-practice/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) on Wednesday (14 February) launched consultations on two new pioneer curricula defining the clinical capabilities expected of entry-level advanced pharmacists practising in critical care and mental health. The advanced pharmacist critical care curriculum and the advanced pharmacist mental health curriculum are supplementary to the RPS core advanced curriculum.

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Tag: Advanced-pharmacist-curricula,RPS-mental-health-curriculum,Critical-care-pharmacist-training,Pharmacist-assessment-in-mental-health

Meet the NHS IG Toolkit Deadline: CPE Guide for Community Pharmacies

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/cpe-publishes-guidance-to-help-pharmacy-owners-complete-nhs-data-security-and-protection-toolkit/)

Description: Community Pharmacy England (CPE) has reminded community pharmacy owners that the deadline to complete the 2023/24 Data Security and Protection Toolkit to make their information governance (IG) declaration is 30 June 2024. Sometimes referred to as the “NHS IG toolkit”, the DSPT is a set of security requirements that companies are required to fulfill to supply goods and services to the health service to ensure the safety and protection of sensitive patient information. To help community pharmacy contractors complete the mandatory questions within the Toolkit, CPE on Monday (12 February) published new guidance, which also contains references to other useful materials.

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Tag: Community-Pharmacy-England-DSPT-2023/24,NHS-IG-toolkit-deadline,Data-Security-Protection-Toolkit-2024,Pharmacy-information-governance-declaration

RPS Unveils Remarkable 10-Year Vision Review

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/vision-for-pharmacy-professional-practice-becoming-a-reality-rps-publishes-one-year-on-report/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) in England has published a review of its 10-year Vision for Pharmacy Professional Practice that was launched in December 2022 in collaboration with The King’s Fund. The ‘one year on’ vision report highlighted key milestones achieved in the first 12 months since its publication as well as opportunities for further progress.

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Tag: RPS-Vision-for-Pharmacy-2022,Pharmacy-Professional-Practice-milestones,NHS-Long-Term-Workforce-Plan-pharmacists,Pharmacy-First-scheme-launch

Pharmacy First Triumphs with 87% Patient Satisfaction

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/patient-satisfaction-high-with-pharmacy-first-but-pharmacies-grapple-with-added-pressure-npa-poll/)

Description: Patients are highly satisfied with the new Pharmacy First service, which enables pharmacists to assess and treat patients for seven common conditions, according to a survey by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA). Nearly 100 NPA members participated in the snapshot poll conducted at the end of the first full week of the service. Nine in ten respondents (87 per cent) said that “most or all patients expressed satisfaction” with the service they received.

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Tag: Pharmacy-First-service-satisfaction,National-Pharmacy-Association-survey,Independent-pharmacy-challenges,Community-pharmacy-pressures

Unlocking Gen Z Wallet: Revamp Your Pharmacy Payment Options Now

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pharmacy-businesses-need-to-keep-up-with-gen-z-expectations-around-payments/)

Description: A new study has underscored the significance of offering customers a variety of payment choices, particularly as digital platforms gain popularity among younger age groups. Almost one in three (30 per cent) people surveyed by payments solutions provider, Access PaySuite reported a negative experience when purchasing health and wellbeing products or services due to limited payment options.

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Tag: Pharmacy-payment-solutions,Diverse-payment-choices-in-pharmacy,Online-payment-trends-in-healthcare,Google-Pay-for-health-and-wellbeing

Unlock Radiant Skin: Master the Art of a Consistent Daily Routine

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/uncategorized/maintain-your-healthy-looking-skin-with-this-step-by-step-approach/)

Description: Achieving and maintaining healthy-looking skin is a journey that requires dedication and a well-rounded approach. Our skin, the largest organ in our body, deserves the utmost care to thrive. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into a step-by-step approach that encompasses various aspects of skincare, from daily routines to advanced treatments. Discover the secrets to a radiant complexion that not only looks good but also reflects your overall well-being.

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Tag: Daily-skincare-routine-for-glowing-skin,Natural-ways-to-rejuvenate-skin,Radiant-complexion-tips,Laser-treatments-for-skin-issues,Holistic-approach-to-skincare

How Pharmacies Lead the Charge in Climate Health

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/features/what-sustainability-measures-pharmacies-can-take-to-help-combat-climate-change/)

Description: Thanks to increasing environmental awareness among people worldwide, there’s a growing commitment to sustainable practices across industries. The healthcare sector, including pharmacies, is no exception. Recognising the fact that ‘climate crisis is a health crisis’, 124 countries signed a new Declaration on Climate and Health at the first-ever Health Day at the United Nations climate change conference, COP28 Dubai, which was held on 3 December 2023.

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Tag: Climate-resilient-healthcare,Sustainable-pharmacy-practices,Medicines-carbon-emissions,Climate-change-healthcare,Centre-for-Sustainable-Healthcare

MCAN Health Partners with NPA for Health Revolution

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/mcan-health-announces-sponsorship-of-the-uks-national-pharmacy-association/)

Description: MCAN Health, a medical travel company based in Istanbul-Turkey, has announced its sponsorship of National Pharmacy Association (NPA), a not-for-profit organisation representing independent community pharmacies across the UK. Gulsultan Dogan, the Founder and CEO of MCAN Health, said that their company is dedicated to improving global healthcare accessibility, which aligned perfectly with the NPA’s mission to boost community health services in the United Kingdom.

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Tag: MCAN-Health,Medical-Travel-Istanbul,NPA-Sponsorship,Community-Pharmacies-UK

Christina McKelvie : Tackles Drug Policy in Scotland

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/scotland-appoints-new-drugs-minister-after-elena-whitham-quits-due-to-post-traumatic-stress/)

Description: The Scottish government has appointed Christina McKelvie MSP as the new Minister for Drugs and Alcohol policy, following the resignation of Elena Whitham MSP due to health reasons. In a letter to the First Minister, Whitham said she was receiving treatment for post-traumatic stress, which had “greatly” affected her wellbeing. Commenting on the news, Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Scotland thanked Whitham for supporting them, particularly for her “efforts to bring in a new national service to provide emergency access to supplies of naloxone.”

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Tag: Christina-McKelvie-MSP-appointment,Elena-Whitham-MSP-resignation,Post-traumatic-stress-treatment,RPS-Scotland-support-for-Whitham

Erectile Dysfunction Meds Slash Alzheimer's Odds by 18%

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/men-taking-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-less-likely-to-develop-alzheimers-disease-study-suggests/)

Description: In a new study, men who took phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5Is), such as Viagra (sildenafil; Pfizer), for treatment of erectile dysfunction, were found to be 18 per cent less likely to develop Alzheimer’s compared to those who did not take the drugs. The results of the population-based cohort study were published in Neurology on 7 February 2024. Researchers at University of Oxford examined IQVIA Medical Research Data UK records of 269,725 men, who were diagnosed with erectile dysfunction between January 2000 and March 2017.

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Tag: Viagra-and-Alzheimers,PDE5Is-and-Dementia,Erectile-Dysfunction-Link,IQVIA-Medical-Research,Dementia-Risk-Reduction

NHS Tackles Surge in Norovirus and Flu Cases

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/norovirus-and-flu-cases-at-highest-levels-this-winter/)

Description: NHS England is encouraging people to get their flu and Covid vaccines as hospitals dealt with the highest number of norovirus and flu cases this winter. An average of 688 patients with norovirus were in hospital each day last week, 75 per cent higher than the same time last year (393), according to the latest data from NHS England.

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Tag: Flu-and-Covid-vaccines-in-NHS-England,Norovirus-cases-and-prevention,NHS-data-on-Covid-hospitalisations,NHS-winter-virus-pressures

NHS Dental Care: Faster, Fairer Access and £200m Funding

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhs-dental-recovery-plan-all-you-need-to-know/)

Description: The UK government on Wednesday (7 February) announced a new plan to ensure faster, simpler and fairer access to NHS dental care across England. Supported by £200m of funding, the plan aims to deliver more than 1.5 million additional NHS dentistry treatments or up to 2.5 million NHS dental appointments for patients over the next 12 months

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Tag: NHS-dental-care-UK,Smile-For-Life-program,Dental-training-places,Affordable-NHS-dental-treatments-in-England,Oral-hygiene-advice-for-parents

Measles Outbreak Alert in West Midlands

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/measles-outbreak-in-england-total-cases-reach-465/)

Description: With 118 new cases confirmed by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), the total number of measles cases reported in England since 1 October 2023 has gone up to 465. According to the latest data published by the agency, West Midlands continues to see a disproportionately high rate of infections, with a sharp rise in case numbers over the last six weeks, mainly driven by cases in Birmingham.

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Tag: Measles-Outbreak-UK,Measles-prevention-tips-for-children,Importance-of-MMR-vaccination,Vaccination-awareness-in-England

Sukh Gill Acquires Wednesbury Pharmacy

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/uncategorized/wednesbury-pharmacy-sold-to-friar-park-chemist-owner/)

Description: Wednesbury Pharmacy in Sandwell, West Midlands has been purchased by Sukh Gill of Sodaskill Limited who already owns a community pharmacy in the area, Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, announced on Thursday (1st January) Located in the Friar Park area of Wednesbury, this pharmacy dispenses an average of 7,600 items per month and follows standard opening hours. It was owned by Enimed Limited for over five years before it was brought to market last year.

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Tag: Wednesbury-Pharmacy-Sandwell,Sukh-Gill-Sodaskill-Limited,Friar-Park-Chemist-West-Midlands,Independent-Pharmacies-for-Sale-Midlands

LSHTM Evaluates Impact of Pharmacy First

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nihr-awards-2-4m-funding-to-lshtm-researchers-to-evaluate-pharmacy-first-service/)

Description: Researchers from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) have been tasked to evaluate the impact, safety and effectiveness of the Pharmacy First service, which was launched across England in January 2024. They have been awarded £2.4million by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to generate evidence on the new service that allows pharmacies to provide advice and treatment for seven common conditions without the need for a GP appointment. After consultation, if necessary, a community pharmacist can supply some prescription-only medicines to treat earache, sore throat, sinusitis, impetigo, shingles, infected insect bites or uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women.

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Tag: LSHTM-Research-on-Pharmacy-First-Impact,Pharmacy-First-Service-Evaluation,LSHTM-Health-Inequalities-Analysis,LSHTM-Pharmacy-Services-Evaluation

Earn £2.50 Extra per COVID Jab with NHS Spring Campaign

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pharmacies-to-get-extra-2-50-per-jab-for-spring-covid-19-booster-programme/)

Description: NHS England has agreed to offer an additional payment of £2.50 per jab if pharmacies would be willing to extend the duration of their COVID-19 vaccination contract until 31st August 2024. Pharmacies currently providing the autumn vaccination are asked to let their local commissioner know, by 22nd February 2024, if they can provide cover for a potential Spring booster programme, if the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advises in their guidance expected to be published soon. NHS figures showed that more than 3,500 community pharmacies signed the contract to deliver COVID-19 vaccinations between 1 September 2023 and 31 March 2024, as part of the autumn booster programme.

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Tag: Spring-booster-programme-2024,COVID-19-vaccination-pharmacies,NHS-England-vaccination-contract,Autumn-booster-programme-pharmacies

Midlands Pharmacies Launch Pharmacy First- NHS Revolution

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/more-than-95-of-west-midlands-nhs-pharmacies-begin-treating-people-for-common-conditions/)

Description: Almost all community pharmacies in the West Midlands and East Midlands have begun treating people for seven common conditions, as part of the newly launched Pharmacy First scheme. NHS England on Sunday (4 February) revealed that more than 95 per cent of community pharmacies in the West Midlands (1130) and over 97 per cent in the East Midlands (840) have joined the ground-breaking initiative.

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Tag: Pharmacy-First-scheme,Community-pharmacies-West-Midlands,Pharmacy-services-expansion,NHS-care-transformation,UTI-symptoms-treatment

Lalys Pharmacy Acquires City Pharmacy in Portsmouth

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/lalys-pharmacy-expands-business-in-portsmouth-acquires-city-pharmacy/)

Description: Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has confirmed that City Pharmacy in Portsmouth, Hampshire has been purchased by the existing regional operator, JCL (U.K.) LTD – Lalys Pharmacy. Nyewood Healthcare, which owned the community pharmacy for over 25 years, decided to sell the business to concentrate on their two remaining pharmacies in West Sussex, the broker said.

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Tag: Lalys-Pharmacy,City-Pharmacy-Portsmouth,Hampshire-Pharmacy,Claire-Johnson-Pharmacist,Community-Pharmacy-Portsmouth,Portsmouth-Business-Sale

Closing Pharmacy Gaps: RPS Report Urges Action for Black Trainees

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/new-report-reveals-significant-awarding-and-attainment-gaps-for-black-trainees-in-pharmacy-education/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has called for action on differential degree awarding and registration assessment attainment gaps for Black trainees in initial pharmacy education and training. According to a new report published by the RPS on Tuesday (6 February), there’s a pharmacy degree awarding gap of eight per cent and a registration assessment attainment gap of over 22 per cent between Black and White trainees.

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Tag: Black-trainees-pharmacy-degree-awarding-gap,RPS-report-on-attainment-gaps,Pharmacy-education-and-training-disparities,GPhC-recorded-attainment-gap

Rising Patient Declines: Urgent Action Needed on Prescription Charges

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/patients-in-england-declining-to-take-vital-medicines-due-to-cost-warn-pharmacists/)

Description: More than a third of pharmacists who participated in a survey said they have seen an increase in patients declining prescriptions due to the cost in the last 12 months. The survey was jointly conducted by the Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS), extending their support for the Prescription Charges Coalition (PCC). Responding to the survey, 90 per cent of pharmacists admitted seeing cases where patients decline all the medicines on a prescription due to cost.

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Tag: Pharmacists-survey-cost,Prescription-charges-impact,Patients-declining-prescriptions,Medicines-affordability-in-England,NHS-England-prescription-schemes

Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment: mRNA Therapy Breakthrough UK

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/uk-begins-clinical-trial-for-experimental-mrna-therapy-for-cancer/)

Description: Cancer patients in the UK are being given a new immunotherapy treatment at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust as part of a global phase 1/2 clinical trial, which aims to evaluate its safety and potential for treating ‘solid tumour’ cancers such as melanoma and lung cancer. The experimental therapy, called mRNA-4359, has been designed to train patients’ immune systems to recognise and fight cancer cells, according to researchers at Imperial College London. For the first time in the UK, cancer patients received the treatment at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Imperial Clinical Research Facility at Hammersmith Hospital.

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Tag: mRNA-4359-UK-trial,Cancer-immunotherapy-Imperial-College,Solid-tumour-cancer-treatment-UK,Pembrolizumab-combination-therapy-UK,mRNA-4359-safety-and-efficacy-trial

Unveiling the UK's ADHD Medication Crisis: Lee's Struggle

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/former-hollywood-extra-lee-cato-says-adhd-medication-shortage-forced-him-to-quit-job/)

Description: The severity of the ADHD medication shortage in the UK has been exposed as former Hollywood extra Lee Cato revealed that he was forced to quit his job but hasn’t been able to access his medicine. A resident of Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, Lee had worked as a film extra in big movies like ‘Thor’ and ‘Edge of Tomorrow’. The 48-year-old told Mirror that he has been taking Concerta for years to manage ADHD symptoms, but he hasn’t been able to get the drug or any alternatives for over a month.

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Tag: ADHD-medication-shortage-UK,Lee-Cato-ADHD-struggles,Berkhamsted-ADHD-crisis,Concerta-shortage-in-Hertfordshire,ADHD-drug-supply-issues

Pharmadoctor Launches Affordable Service for All Ages!

Posted by 24 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/community-pharmacies-in-the-uk-to-offer-private-covid-vaccination-service-from-1-april/)

Description: Pharmadoctor, a company which provides clinical service packages to pharmacists, has announced the launch of the UK’s first private Covid vaccination service via its nationwide network of partner community pharmacies. For the first time, people who are eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine (those aged 12 years and over) will be able to get the shots from their local independent pharmacy by paying as little as £45 per jab, the company said.

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Tag: Private-Covid-vaccination-UK,Pharmadoctor-vaccination-service,Pharmadoctor-eTool,UK-pharmacy-vaccination-services,Pharmacy-flu-pneumonia-RSV-vaccinations

Pharmacy2U NHS Pharmacy First Service Launch

Posted by 24 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pharmacy2u-offers-same-day-appointments-for-nhs-pharmacy-first-service/)

Description: Pharmacy2U has joined thousands of pharmacists in launching the new NHS Pharmacy First service in England. The new service, which was first launched on 31 January 2024, enables pharmacists to treat seven common health conditions without the need for a GP appointment or prescription. Over 95 per cent of all community pharmacies in the country (10,265 in total) have signed up to provide the service, which is aimed at easing pressure on GP services while giving patients quick and accessible care.

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Tag: NHS-Pharmacy-First-service,Same-day-pharmacist-appointments,Pharmacy2U-online-appointments,Free-Royal-Mail-prescription

LloydsPharmacy Liquidation: Debts, Deals, and the Future

Posted by 24 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/lloyds-pharmacy-enters-voluntary-liquidation-with-almost-300m-owed-to-creditors/)

Description: After a year-long divestment spree, LloydsPharmacy has entered into liquidation and appointed Turpin Barker Armstrong Accountants to handle the process. In its statement of affairs report, the liquidators confirmed that the pharmacy group owes £293m to 514 creditors. This includes £228m owed to the group’s former owner Admenta UK and £50m to Aurelius Crocodile – a holding company that was used to control the pharmacy business.

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Tag: LloydsPharmacy-liquidation,Turpin-Barker-Armstrong,Hallo-Healthcare-Group,Pharmacy2U,Pharmacy-industry-market-conditions

Rezzayo Breakthrough: MHRA Approves Game-Changing Candidiasis Treatment

Posted by 26 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/mhra-approves-rezzayo-to-treat-invasive-candidiasis/)

Description: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) on Monday (29 January 2024) approved the medicine Rezzayo (rezafungin) to treat invasive candidiasis, an infection caused by a yeast called Candida. Invasive candidiasis can pose a serious health risk as it can affect the blood, heart, brain, eyes, bones and other parts of the body. Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd was granted the marketing authorisation for the medicine based on phase 3 clinical trial data.

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Tag: Rezzayo-for-invasive-candidiasis-treatment,MHRA-approved-rezafungin-benefits,Phase-3-clinical-trial-rezafungin,MHRA-Yellow-Card-scheme-reporting

Unlock Pharmacy Success:Dive into Pain Management Strategies

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/talking-pain-how-to-support-your-patients-in-pharmacy/)

Description: Pharmacy Business and Haleon jointly hosted a practical Pain Management webinar on 5 December 2023. The webinar was specially designed to empower community pharmacies with effective strategies for understanding, managing, and reducing pain in their patients’ daily life.

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Tag: Pharmacy-Pain-Management-Strategies,Community-Pharmacy-Pain-Reduction,Webinar-for-Pharmacy-Professionals,Pain-Management-Techniques

Unlock Convenient Care: Pharmacy First Launches in England

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pharmacy-first-launched-over-10k-community-pharmacies-begin-treating-people-for-common-conditions/)

Description: The much-awaited Pharmacy First service has been launched in England, enabling patients to get treatment for seven common conditions from their community pharmacists without needing to see a GP. According to NHS England, a total of 10,265 community pharmacies, which is equivalent to more than nine in ten community pharmacies in the country, will be offering the ground-breaking initiative.

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Tag: Pharmacy-First-England,Minor-Ailment-Treatment-UK,NHS-Community-Pharmacies,NHS-Investment-in-Pharmacy-Services,Sinusitis-Treatment-Pharmacy

£1.7M Contract for World's First Stable mRNA Vaccine

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/ensilitech-wins-contract-to-develop-worlds-first-freezer-free-mrna-vaccine/)

Description: The UK government has awarded a £1.7 million contract to Ensilicated Technologies Ltd (EnsiliTech), a University of Bath spinout company dedicated to making vaccines safer, to develop the world’s first thermally stable mRNA vaccine. mRNA vaccines have a huge potential to prevent infectious diseases and a range of previously unpreventable conditions, but currently, these vaccines require ultracold storage, needing to be kept at -70 or even -80 °C.

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Tag: EnsiliTech-mRNA-vaccine,Thermally-stable-mRNA-vaccine,Ensilication-technology,COVID-19-mRNA-vaccine,Haemorrhagic-Fever-with-Renal-Syndrome

UK Bans Disposable Vapes:Protecting Kids from Vaping Epidemic

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/uk-bans-disposable-vapes-to-tackle-alarming-rise-in-youth-vaping/)

Description: The UK government has decided to ban disposable vapes to tackle the rise in youth vaping and protect children’s health, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Sunday (28 January 2024) during a visit to a school. Official figures revealed that the number of children using vapes has tripled in the past three years, with nine per cent of 11 – to 15-year-olds now affected by this rising trend.

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Tag: Youth-vaping,Disposable-vapes-ban-UK,Rishi-Sunak-announcement,Vaping-alternatives-UK,UK-vape-sales-regulations,Tobacco-sales-regulations

RPS Updates Homecare Standards for Health Excellence

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/professional-standards-for-homecare-services-updated/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has updated the Professional Standards for Homecare Services to ensure high quality care for patients receiving medicines and associated services in the comfort of their own homes. Originally published in 2013, these standards provide a comprehensive framework to support teams involved in planning, commissioning, and delivering homecare services.

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Tag: Homecare-services-quality-standards,RPS-Professional-Standards-update,Patient-centric-homecare,Pharmacy-Technicians-collaboration,Healthcare-standards-improvement

MP Reveals the Only Solution to UK Medicine Challenges

Posted by 20 minutes ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/industry-government-cooperation-only-way-to-overcome-challenges-facing-medicines-supply-chain-health-minister/)

Description: The only way to overcome the challenges facing the medicines supply chain in the UK is through close cooperation – the government, pharmacies, and the industry all working together in tandem – said Andrew Stephenson, Minister for Health and Social Care. The MP for Pendle, Lancashire made the statement while addressing the Healthcare Distribution Association’s (HDA) Annual Conference at the Institute of Directors in Pall Mall, London on Thursday (25 January), where over 130 leaders from the pharma industry gathered.

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Tag: Medicines-supply-chain-UK,Government-pharmacy-industry-cooperation-UK,Role-of-wholesalers-in-healthcare-UK,Medication-accessibility-challenges

Eli Lilly Mounjaro KwikPen Hits the UK:Transform Your Health

Posted by 3 hours ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/uk-approves-eli-lillys-weight-loss-injection-mounjaro-kwikpen-to-treat-type-2-diabetes-and-obesity/)

Description: Eli Lilly’s weight-loss medicine Mounjaro, also known as tirzepatide, will be available in the UK within weeks as a four-dose pre-filled injection pen. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved the drug to treat adults with type 2 diabetes and for weight management in obese patients. Branded as Mounjaro KwikPen, the injection is to be used together with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity, the regulator said.

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Tag: Mounjaro-KwikPen-UK,Tirzepatide-diabetes-UK,MHRA-approval-Mounjaro,Weight-loss-drug-UK,Type-2-diabetes-medication

Haleon Mega Deal: ChapStick Brand Sells for $430M

Posted by 4 hours ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/haleon-selling-chapstick-to-suave-brands-to-pay-down-debt/)

Description: Consumer healthcare group Haleon on Thursday announced that it has entered into a binding agreement for the sale of the ChapStick brand to Suave Brands Company, a company owned by American private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners. The British consumer healthcare company has agreed to sell its lip balm brand to Suave for about $430 million in cash and a minority interest in the buyer, valued at around $80 million.

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Tag: Consumer-healthcare-trends-2024,Haleon-GSK-spin-off-news,Oral-health-supplements-UK,Haleon-debt-reduction-strategies,Advil-pain-relief-dosage

Revolutionize Your Menopause Journey: Unlock £11 Million Savings with HRT PPC

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/negative-menopause-symptoms-half-a-million-women-in-england-benefit-from-cheaper-hrt/)

Description: More than 500,000 women in England have benefitted from cheaper hormone replacement therapy (HRT) since the launch of the HRT prescription prepayment certificates (PPC) on 1 April last year, according to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). HRT is the main treatment for negative menopause symptoms that can impact all areas of a woman’s life.

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Tag: Womens-Health-Strategy,HRT-prescription-prepayment-certificates,Menopause-symptoms,Menstrual-problems

GPhC New Chief Pharmacist Standards:Unlocking Pharmacy Potential

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/gphc-seeks-views-on-draft-standards-for-chief-pharmacists/)

Description: The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has developed new draft Standards for Chief Pharmacists to strengthen pharmacy governance. It has set out the professional responsibilities as well as described the knowledge, conduct, and performance required by a chief pharmacist (or equivalent) to support their organisation and its staff to deliver “safe and effective” pharmacy services.

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Tag: GPhC-draft-Standards,Chief-Pharmacists-responsibilities,Professional-responsibilities-GPhC,Patient-views-on-draft-Standards,Pharmacy-professionals-standards

Boots Pharmacy in Kemp Town Bids Farewell – A Century-Long Legacy Ends

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/boots-pharmacy-in-brighton-shuts-after-110-years-on-the-high-street/)

Description: Over a century-year-old Boots pharmacy in St James’s Street, Brighton shut its doors permanently on Saturday (20 January) leaving the communities disappointed. The branch in Kemp Town, which was opened to the public for the first time in 1914, was supposed to close on November 19 last year but continued trading into the new year, The Argus reported.

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Tag: Boots-pharmacy-closure-St-Jamess-Street,Brighton-Boots-closure-news,Kemp-Town-Boots-pharmacy-closing-date,Impact-of-Boots-closure-on-local-businesses

West Midlands Measles Spike! Protect Your Family Now with MMR Vaccine

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/measles-outbreaks-in-uk-why-pharmacies-cannot-offer-mmr-vaccinations/)

Description: The drop in vaccination rates is believed to be driving a surge in measles cases in England, mainly in the West Midlands. As of 18 January, 216 confirmed cases and 103 probable cases have been reported in the region since 1 October 2023, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) revealed. The majority of cases (around 80 per cent) were from Birmingham, with children aged under 10 years being infected the most.

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Tag: Measles-Outbreak-in-England,Measles-outbreak-update,UKHSA-vaccination-report,MMR-vaccine-urgency,Impact-of-vaccine-hesitancy-on-measles

CMA Unveils Shocking Investigation Into Pharmacy2U-LloydsDirect Merger

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/cma-begins-inquiry-into-pharmacy2u-lloyds-direct-merger/)

Description: Britain’s antitrust regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on Wednesday announced that it is investigating the acquisition of LloydsDirect by Pharmacy2U last year, and has launched its first phase of the merger inquiry. The completed deal between two of the UK’s foremost online pharmacies was announced in a joint statement issued on 9 October, confirming that they would operate as Pharmacy2U.

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Tag: Britains-antitrust-regulator,Competition-and-Markets-Authority,Pharmacy2U,Substantial-lessening-of-competition,Initial-enforcement-order

MHRA Restricts Fluoroquinolone Use Amidst Safety Concerns

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/uncategorized/mhra-strengthens-restrictions-on-fluoroquinolone-antibiotics/)

Description: Britain’s drug regulator, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) on Monday announced that fluoroquinolone antibiotics must only be administered when no other antibiotics are appropriate for use. It elaborated that fluoroquinolones given systemically (by mouth, injection, or inhalation) should only be prescribed “when other recommended antibiotics have failed, will not work due to resistance, or are unsafe to use in an individual patient.”

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Tag: MHRA-antibiotic-guidelines,Safe-antibiotics-for-travel,MHRA-Yellow-Card-reporting,MHRA-guidelines-for-safe-travel,MHRA-guidelines-for-travel-safety

Pharmacy Future Predictions by Hutchings Consultants for 2024

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/this-is-the-most-notable-opportunity-for-pharmacy-owners-to-capitalise-upon-in-2024/)

Description: Pharmacy sales specialist, Hutchings Consultants has revealed its market predictions for the next 12 months in a new report. The broker is anticipating that both independent group operators and corporate owners will continue to reassess their existing portfolios in 2024, making strategic disposals of varying sizes.

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Tag: Pharmacy-sales-specialist-salary,Independent-pharmacy-opportunities,Community-Pharmacy-Contractual-Framework,Pharmacy-goodwill-prices-2024

RPS Unveils Flexible Prescribing & Dispensing Guidelines

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/rps-updates-its-position-on-prescribing-and-dispensing-by-same-healthcare-professional/)

Description: Recognising the changing practices in healthcare, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has revised and updated its position on the separation of prescribing and dispensing or administration of a medicine by the same healthcare professional. It’s previous guidance, published in March 2020, restricted prescribing and dispensing by the same healthcare professional only in exceptional circumstances.

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Tag: Changing-practices-in-healthcare,Royal-Pharmaceutical-Society-guidance-update,Separation-of-prescribing-and-dispensing,Role-of-independent-prescribers

Boots Closes Essential Branches in Kent and Glasgow

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/uk-loses-three-more-high-street-pharmacies-as-boots-store-closure-spree-continues/)

Description: Boots customers were left disappointed as the retail giant closed three more branches, two in Kent and one in Glasgow. On Sunday 21 January, Boots’ branches in Cliftonville and Biggin Hill were closed, forcing locals to find an alternative pharmacy, Express.co.uk reported. Cliftonville residents have taken to social media to express their disappointment over the closure of their local pharmacy on Northdown Road.

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Tag: Boots-closures,Cliftonville-pharmacy-closure,Boots-branches-shut,Boots-UK-store-consolidation,Impact-of-Boots-store-consolidation

NHS Introduces World-First Genetic Test for Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/people-with-sickle-cell-disorder-and-thalassaemia-to-get-world-first-nhs-test/)

Description: The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) has become the first healthcare system in the world to provide a new blood group genotyping test for people with rare inherited blood disorders. From Monday (22 January), thousands of patients suffering from sickle cell disorder and thalassaemia will get access to the world-first ‘blood matching’ genetic test, which will help reduce their risk of transfusion side effects while offering more personalised care.

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Tag: Blood-group-genotyping-test,Sickle-cell-disorder-treatment,Thalassaemia-genetic-test,World-first-blood matching-test,NHS-rare-blood-disorders

Scabies Crisis: BAD Sounds Alarm on Medication Shortage UK

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/scabies-outbreak-in-uk-drug-shortages-contributing-to-rise-in-cases-confirm-dermatologists/)

Description: The British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) has raised concerned about rising cases of scabies in the UK, and suggested that the current shortage of medicines is contributing to the outbreak. Usually, this skin condition is treated using topical creams or oral medication in more severe cases, but shortage of scabies drugs has been reported since May 2023.

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Tag: scabies-treatment-UK,shortage-of-scabies-drugs,permethrin-5%-cream,scabies-medication-shortage,WHO-guidelines-scabies,BAD-press-release-scabies

NHS Expands Revolutionary Lung Health Checks

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/targeted-lung-health-check-programme-over-3000-cancers-detected-since-2019/)

Description: The NHS England is rapidly expanding the targeted lung health check programme (TLHC) across England to detect lung cancers at an early stage. Launched in 2019, it is a national scheme that identifies people aged 55-74 at increased risk of lung cancer to invite them for a lung health check and chest CT scan, if appropriate.

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Tag: lung-health-check-programme,early-stage-lung-cancer-detection,national-lung-health-check-scheme,CT-screening-for-lung-cancer,lung-cancer-mortality-reduction

Measles Alert: Chief Executive Warns of Outbreak Risk

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/ukhsa-chief-executive-warns-of-further-outbreaks-of-measles/)

Description: The UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA) Chief Executive, Professor Dame Jenny Harries has expressed concern that measles outbreak could spread to other towns and cities unless urgent action is taken to increase Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination uptake in areas at greatest risk. The virus can spread very easily among those who are unvaccinated, especially in nurseries and schools, she said on Friday (19 January) during a visit to irmingham to review the ongoing work to contain the spread of the disease.

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Tag: MMR-vaccination,Measles-outbreak,UKHSA-Chief-Executive,Mumps-and-Rubella-vaccination,Children-MMR-vaccination,Childhood-Immunisation-Programme

Mastering Musculoskeletal Wellness: Your Ultimate Guide

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/uncategorized/musculoskeletal-pain-a-guide-to-understanding-and-managing-discomfort/)

Description: Welcome to our comprehensive guide on understanding and managing musculoskeletal pain. This type of discomfort, often arising from an injury to the body’s muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, or nerves, can lead to significant functional impairment and reduced quality of life. In the following sections, we’ll delve into the causes, diagnosis, and various treatment options for musculoskeletal pain, equipping you with the knowledge you need to manage and alleviate your symptoms effectively.

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Tag: Musculoskeletal-pain-causes-and-solutions,Effective-exercises-for-musculoskeletal-pain-relief,Importance-of-professional-medical-evaluation,Chronic-pain-management-strategies

Pharmacy First Launching Soon to Revolutionize Treatment

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pharmacy-first-service-why-are-people-hesitant-to-visit-a-pharmacy-for-utis-and-shingles/)

Description: With the Pharmacy First services scheduled for launch end of this month, legislators explored the potential of community pharmacies to offer specific diagnostic and treatment services in the second public evidence session of pharmacy inquiry this week (January 16). The new service, which will enable pharmacists to offer advice and prescribe treatment for seven minor ailments, is expected to alleviate the pressure on the NHS, reduce GP workload, and cut waiting lists.

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Tag: Pharmacy-First-services,Community-pharmacies,UTIs-and-shingles,Pharmacy-First-vs-GP-for-minor-ailments-pros-and-cons,Pharmacy-capacity-issues

Relief for Babies: Rosemont's 1mg/ml Omeprazole

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/sponsored-feature/rosemont-launch-licensed-1mg-ml-omeprazole-powder-for-oral-suspension-an-extension-to-the-only-range-of-liquid-omeprazole-products-licensed-from-1-month/)

Description: A newly licensed 1mg/ml Omeprazole Powder for Oral Suspension has been developed by Rosemont Pharmaceuticals to meet the special needs of babies from 1 to 12 months old who have gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). In infants, the symptoms of GORD can be particularly distressing for both the child and parent. Previously, Rosemont Omeprazole Powder for Oral Suspension has been available in 2mg/ml and 4mg/ml strengths. However, the addition of the new 1mg/ml product ensures that the needs of all patient groups with GORD are sufficiently met.

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Tag: Omeprazole-Powder-for-Oral-Suspension,Gastro-Oesophageal-Reflux-Disease,Infant-GORD-Treatment,Omeprazole-1mg/ml-Benefits

Christine Gilmour Earns Coveted RPS Fellowship

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/christine-gilmour-recognised-as-fellow-of-the-royal-pharmaceutical-society/)

Description: Recognising her remarkable contribution in the profession of pharmacy, Christine Gilmour, the Director of Pharmacy at NHS Lanarkshire, has been designated as a Fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS). Christine, who joined NHS Lanarkshire as trust chief pharmacist for University Hospital Hairmyres and Stonehouse in 1994. She has been in her current role as Director of Pharmacy for 17 years now.

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Tag: Christine-Gilmour-Pharmacy-Fellowship,NHS-Lanarkshire-Director-of-Pharmacy,RPS-Fellowship-panel-selection,Pharmacy-career-recognition-awards

King's Benign Prostate Surgery: Buckingham Palace Update

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/king-charles-to-undergo-treatment-for-enlarged-prostate-next-week/)

Description: The King’s condition is “benign” and he will be treated in the hospital next week for a “corrective procedure”, Buckingham Palace said a statement released on Wednesday. “In common with thousands of men each year, the King has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate,” the Palace said.

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Tag: Kings-condition-benign,Enlarged-prostate-treatment,Prostate-cancer-risk-with-enlarged-prostate,Buckingham-Palace-statement

3.7% Surge in Centenarians Revealed in ONS 2022 Report

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/brits-may-need-to-rethink-their-health-plans-as-more-people-live-to-be-100-says-expert/)

Description: The number of people living to be 100 or more increased by 3.7 per cent in England and Wales in 2022, compared to the previous year, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). ONS data also revealed that the number of centenarians in the UK has more than doubled in the last two decades.

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Tag: Living-to-100,Centenarians-in-the-UK,Health-plans-for-a-longer-future,Brits-living-into-their-90s,Public-health-and-medical-advances

Harry McQuillan Appointed Chairman at Numark

Posted by 11 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/harry-mcquillan-joins-phoenix-uk-as-chairman-of-numark/)

Description: PHOENIX UK has appointed Harry McQuillan, former CEO of Community Pharmacy Scotland, as Chairman of Numark, a community pharmacy membership organisation. It has over 3750 members ranging from single store pharmacies to large chains, spread across the ‘Four Nations’. The organisation provides its members with the professional and commercial support they need to deliver exceptional care to local communities.

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Tag: Numark-Chairman,Community-Pharmacy,Pharmacy-First-Concept,Community-Pharmacy-Scotland,Benefits-of-community-pharmacy-in-healthcare

Thousands in UK Missed Full COVID Vaccination – Risking Lives

Posted by 11 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/uncategorized/full-vaccination-could-have-averted-over-7000-covid-hospitalisations-and-deaths-study-shows/)

Description: More than 7,000 hospitalisations and deaths in the UK could have been averted in summer 2022 if people had received their recommended COVID-19 vaccine doses, a new study published in The Lancet has revealed. The largest ever study carried out in the UK found that between a third and a half of the UK population had not had the recommended number of COVID vaccinations and boosters by summer 2022.

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Tag: COVID-19-vaccine-doses,UK-population-vaccination,Health-Data-Research-UK,COVID-19-variants,Impact-of-incomplete-COVID-vaccination

GSK Invests £200 Million to Boost UK Pharma Manufacturing

Posted by 11 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/gsk-plans-to-invest-over-200-million-to-improve-its-uk-sites/)

Description: British Pharma giant, GSK is planning to invest more than £200 million (about $253 million) into the United Kingdom over the next two years to strengthen its manufacturing network. The money will be used to improve the pharmaceutical group’s UK sites, including construction of new facilities and assembly lines, The Daily Mail first reported on Sunday.

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Tag: GSK-investments-in-the-UK,Pharmaceutical-manufacturing-in-the-UK,GSK-manufacturing-sites,GSK-Aiolos-Bio-acquisition,AstraZeneca-factory-in-Ireland

PDA Prescription Charges Coalition Survey

Posted by 12 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pda-asks-pharmacists-in-england-to-complete-prescription-charges-survey/)

Description: Extending its support for the Prescription Charges Coalition (PCC), the Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) is asking pharmacists in England to share their experiences of patients denying prescriptions due to financial issues. PDA members who have practiced in the country within the last 12 months are asked to complete the Prescription Charges Coalition survey by Sunday 28 January.

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Tag: Prescription-Charges-Coalition,Prescription-charges-impact-on-patients-health,Financial-issues-and-prescription-denials,Patient-medication-adherence-challenges

NHS Emeritus: Retired Consultants Rejoin, Slash Waitlists

Posted by 12 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhs-emeritus-pilot-scheme-retired-doctors-to-help-bring-down-long-waits-for-elective-care/)

Description: NHS England has launched a cloud-based platform that links recently-retired consultants, who still hold a licence to practice, with secondary care providers who need additional help with their waiting lists. It has been developed to make it easier and more flexible for retired doctors to return to the health service as part of the Long Term Workforce Plan. NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard in June 2023 announced the NHS Emeritus pilot scheme, which is expected to help reduce long waits for elective care.

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Tag: NHS-Emeritus-pilot-scheme,Retired-consultants-in-healthcare,Long-Term-Workforce-Plan,NHS-Emeritus-registration-process,NHS-workforce-data

Kanabo Revolutionary Pain Clinic in Partnership with City Dock Pharmacy

Posted by 12 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/kanabo-and-city-dock-pharmacy-team-up-to-launch-walk-in-clinic-for-pain-management/)

Description: Kanabo Group plc, a medical cannabis research and development company, has entered into a partnership with City Dock Pharmacy in London to introduce a walk-in clinic for pain management. The pain clinic will cater to patients who are eligible for alternative therapies (when traditional treatments have failed to deliver improvements), and will offer specialised medicines, including medicinal cannabis.

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Tag: Kanabo-Group-plc,Pain-management-clinic-London,City-Dock-Pharmacy-partnership,Medicinal-cannabis-for-pain,Kanabo-CNS-disorder-treatment

Valproate Alert: Men's Fertility Risks Revealed - MHRA Caution

Posted by 13 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/children-born-to-men-taking-valproate-may-develop-neurodevelopmental-disorders/)

Description: The Medicine and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has cautioned men on valproate to talk to their healthcare professional about their treatment, if they want to start a family in the next year. The warning came after a new study, commissioned by the European Medicines Agency, suggested that children fathered by men who took the anti-seizure medicine in the three months prior to conception may be at higher risk of developing neurodevelopmental disorders.

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Tag: Valproate-and-Neurodevelopmental-Disorders,Valproate-risks-for-pregnancy,MHRA-neurodevelopmental-disorder-study,MHRA-Valproate-Patient-Safety-Alert

Shabbir Jafferali: Compassionate Pharmacist Honored at Palace

Posted by 13 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/lancing-pharmacist-to-be-honoured-with-british-citizen-award/)

Description: Shabbir Jafferali, owner of Wilmshurst Pharmacy in Lancing, is one of 28 remarkable individuals who will be recognised with the prestigious British Citizen Award (BCA) at the Palace of Westminster on Thursday, January 18. The BCA, in partnership with One Stop, recognises exceptional people around the UK who are making a difference in their communities.

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Tag: Shabbir-Jafferali,Wilmshurst-Pharmacy-Lancing,British-Citizen-Award,One-Stop-partnership,BCA-Medal-of-Honour,Stephanie-Wood-One-Stop

From Mentorship to Mastery: Building Resilient Pharmacists Ready for Tomorrow

Posted by 13 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/features/three-ways-to-effectively-train-the-next-generation-of-pharmacists/)

Description: The healthcare landscape has dramatically changed over the years, due to a number of factors, firstly having to navigate Covid-19 and now the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine technology, to name a few. As a result, training the next generation of healthcare leaders is more important now than ever. Let’s look at three ways to effectively train the next generation of pharmacists:

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Tag: Next-generation-pharmacist-training,Robust-induction-programs,Pharmacist-induction-training,Employee-wellbeing-in-pharmacy,CPD-for-healthcare-leaders

NHS Contract Breach Reporting: PDA Form Unveiled for Locum Pharmacists

Posted by 16 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/locum-pharmacist-alleges-breach-of-nhs-contract-by-community-pharmacy-to-cut-costs/)

Description: The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has created a form to help locum and other pharmacists to report about breach of NHS contract by community pharmacy. According to the association, they have been told by increasing number of pharmacists about contractors closing pharmacies, despite a locum readily available to cover the shift.

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Tag: Pharmacists-Defence-Association-report,Locum-pharmacist-breach-NHS-contract,NHS-England-pharmacy-contract-breach,NHS-contract-breach-consequences

Pharmacy First Launch: Can Pharmacists Cope Amidst Industry Crisis

Posted by 16 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nearly-50-of-pharmacy-workers-not-sure-they-can-provide-pharmacy-first-service-itv-survey/)

Description: The Pharmacy First service, set for launch in England at the end of January, is expected to help reduce some of the pressure on the National Health Service (NHS). But the question is – Are pharmacists ready to take the extra workload amidst many issues community pharmacies are currently facing? Nearly 50 per cent of pharmacy workers surveyed by ITV News said they do not feel confident they can provide the new services.

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Tag: Pharmacy-First-service-launch-England,National-Health-Service-pressure,Pharmacy-worker-confidence-survey,Medicine-shortage-in-pharmacies

Stay Healthy: NHS Expands Bowel Cancer Screening at 54

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhs-england-sending-bowel-cancer-screening-kit-to-thousands-more-people-in-the-north-west/)

Description: NHS England has expanded its national bowel screening programme to people aged 54 so that cancers can be detected at an earlier stage when they are easier to treat. As part of the expansion, the health service would be sending a home-testing kit for bowel cancer, known as the Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT), to thousands more people in the North West.

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Tag: Bowel-Cancer-Screening-Programme,Faecal-Immunochemical-Test,NHS-FIT-screening,NHS-screening-eligibility,NHS-cancer-screening

Unveiling the Longest NHS Strike Impact: Junior Doctors' Protest Shake-Up

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/over-113000-appointments-cancelled-due-to-junior-doctors-strike-last-week/)

Description: The recent industrial action by junior doctors and hospital dental trainees, which is considered the longest strike in NHS history, caused a significant impact on the NHS services. Data published by NHS England showed that 113,779 inpatient and outpatient appointments were rescheduled due to the strike, which began on Wednesday 3 January at 7.00am and finished at 7.00am on Tuesday 9 January.

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Tag: NHS-history-longest-strike,Junior-doctors-strike-impact,2022/23-pay-award-dispute,NHS-services-disruption,Cold-weather-hospitalization-challenges

Coeliac Crisis: NHS West Yorkshire's Gluten Free Prescription Cut Sparks Concerns

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/coeliac-uk-raises-grave-concerns-over-withdrawal-of-gluten-free-prescriptions-in-west-yorkshire/)

Description: NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB)’s decision to withdraw gluten free prescriptions for people with coeliac disease across Leeds and Calderdale has disappointed Coeliac UK. In a statement released on Thursday, the charity, which provides support and advice to those living with the disease, has raised “grave concerns” about the decision, warning that it will have a detrimental impact on the coeliac community.

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Tag: West-Yorkshire-ICB-gluten-free-prescriptions,Coeliac-UK-statement,Gluten-free-prescribing-guidelines,Coeliac-disease-symptoms,Sue-Johnson-coeliac-struggle

UK Self-Care Boom: 71% Treat Ailments at Home

Posted by 18 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/over-70-brits-now-opt-to-treat-minor-ailments-at-home-rather-than-rather-seeing-a-doctor/)

Description: Brits are increasing relying on over-the-counter (OTC) medicines to prevent or treat common ailments, as the ‘care at home trend’ has become prominent amongst UK households following the COVID-19 pandemic. Almost three-quarters of Brits (71 per cent) now choose to treat minor ailments at home rather than visit their GP or pharmacist, according to new research.

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Tag: UK-Over-the-counter-medicine-trends,Best-OTC-brands-for-self-care-UK,NHS-self-care-advice,Natural-remedies-for-minor-ailments-UK

Pharmacy Students Win MP Backing for Fair Funding

Posted by 18 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pda-student-reps-to-extend-campaign-for-fair-funding-to-wales/)

Description: The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) on Wednesday confirmed that several MPs have come forward to support their campaign for fair funding for pharmacy students, as well as announced their plan to take the campaign to Wales. The campaign that began last year is focussed on the issue of pharmacy students being left out of the scope of the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF), which provides supplementary funding for healthcare students in England.

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Tag: nhs-pharmacy-student-funding-uk,mpharm-funding-uk,pharmacist-association-campaign-wales-pharmacy-funding,healthcare-student-funding-uk

Safer Polio Vaccine NOPS2 Now Globally Available

Posted by 18 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/who-prequalifies-nopv2-polio-vaccine-developed-by-mhra-scientists/)

Description: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) on Wednesday (9 January) announced that the novel type 2 oral polio vaccine (nOPV2) has been quality-assured (prequalified) by the World Health Organization (WHO). Developed by a team including scientists from the MHRA, nOPV2 is considered a safer polio vaccine that helps to protect children from the disabling and life-threatening disease and lower the risk of vaccine-derived outbreaks.

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Tag: nOPV2-vaccine-UK,Safer-polio-vaccine-UK,WHO-approves-nOPV2-vaccine,Polio-vaccination-UK,MHRA-approves-nOPV2-vaccine

Community Pharmacies Vital Role in Early HVD Detection

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pharmacy-bodies-endorse-a-novel-approach-to-heart-valve-disease-detection/)

Description: Community pharmacy could play an important role in proactive detection of heart valve disease (HVD), which remains under-recognised and under-detected in England, suggested a new report published by Wilmington Healthcare. Pharmacy bodies, including Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS), National Pharmacy Association (NPA) and Community Pharmacy England (CPE), have also endorsed the report, which encourages Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) to consider the innovative approach of detecting HVD with the help of community pharmacists.

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Tag: Community-pharmacy-HVD-detection,Heart-valve-disease-awareness-pharmacy,E-stethoscopes-for-heart-condition,Challenges-facing-community-pharmacy

Meet Dr. Amira Guirguis RPS's New Science Committee Chair

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/rps-appoints-dr-amira-guirguis-as-the-new-chair-of-science-and-research-committee/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has appointed Dr Amira Guirguis as the new Chair of its Science and Research Committee, effective from the New Year. An accomplished pharmacist and renowned expert in substance misuse, Dr Guirguis was nominated by the RPS as a ‘woman to watch’ in 2020.

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Tag: Dr-Amira-Guirguis,Science-and-Research-Committee,Pharmacist-led-Drug-Checking-Service,Role-of-RPS-in-pharmaceutical-advancements,Impact-of-Pharmacist-led-drug-checking-services

New Pharmacy Managers Course : Boost Team Wellbeing

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pharmacist-support-introduces-a-new-course-for-pharmacy-managers-and-leaders/)

Description: Pharmacist Support, a charity centred on bolstering pharmacist well-being, has launched a new course to help pharmacy professionals to foster a positive and supportive workplace culture. The ‘Embracing a Workplace Wellbeing Culture’ course is specially designed for pharmacy managers and leaders, and aims to address the unique challenges faced by them in cultivating a healthy environment for their teams.

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Tag: Pharmacist-Support,Workplace-Wellbeing-Culture,Pharmacy-Professionals,Mental-Health-Impact,Workplace-Performance

RPS Election Manifesto Unveils NHS Challenges:Elevating Patient Care

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/royal-pharmaceutical-society-publishes-its-general-election-manifesto/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has published its general election manifesto highlighting some of the key challenges the next Government will face to support patients and the NHS. The manifesto calls on general election candidates to show their support to securing patient access to medicines, a better-connected NHS, enhancing accessible prescribing in local communities, and maximising health improvement through locally accessible pharmacy teams.

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Tag: Pharmacy-workforce-support,Patient-access-to-medicines,Fair-funding-for-community-pharmacies,Future-of-the-health-service,Accessible-prescribing-in-local-communities

DL Ogle Pharmacy: Legacy Shifts as St Johns Business Finds New Owners

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/lincolnshire-brothers-buy-d-l-ogle-pharmacy-in-worcester/)

Description: David Ogle and his family, who had been running the business for more than three decades, put it up for sale last year as they wanted to retire or pursue different business interests. Located in the Worcester city suburb of St Johns, DL Ogle Pharmacy dispenses an average of 12,000 items per month. The high-dispensing community pharmacy has been sold to brothers Ali and Mohammed Talib, Tapiwa Masamha and Chikondi Mlia, property adviser Christie & Co has revealed.

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Tag: DL-Ogle-Pharmacy,Worcester-St-Johns-Pharmacy,Pharmacy-Business-Sale,Whistlers-Pharmacy,Community-pharmacy-in-Worcester,Best-pharmacy-in-St-Johns

GPhC & CPhO Thank Pharmacy Heroes:Gratitude Amid Challenges

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/ongoing-industrial-action-will-have-significant-impact-on-pharmacy-teams-say-gphc-and-cpho/)

Description: The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for England have written a letter to pharmacy professionals thanking them for providing the best possible services to patients and the public, despite experiencing high and sustained demands and pressures. GPhC Chief Executive Duncan Rudkin and CPhO David Webb indicated that there will be further challenges over the coming weeks and months due to the ongoing industrial action, and staff shortages due to sickness or caring responsibilities.

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Tag: Pharmacy-professionals-UK,Impact-of-industrial-action-on-pharmacy-teams,Pharmacy-professionals-challenges,Regulatory-standards-for-pharmacy

November 2023 Marks Record 31.4M GP Appointments - NHS Insights

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/over-31-million-people-receive-gp-appointments-in-november-2023-new-data-reveals/)

Description: New data published by NHS England on Thursday (4 January) showed that more than 31.4 million GP appointments (excluding vaccinations) were delivered in November 2023. This is four million more than the number recorded in the same month before the pandemic, and is considered the busiest November on record for GP teams.

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Tag: GP-appointments-November-2023,NHS-England-data-November-2023,GP-practices-upgrade,NHS-Pharmacy-First,Face-to-face-GP-appointments

Rogue Online Pharmacies Risking Lives – BBC Investigation

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/online-pharmacies-selling-prescription-drugs-without-robust-checks-rps-pda-respond-to-bbc-investigation/)

Description: A BBC investigation has found 20 UK online pharmacies selling prescription-only medicines without adhering to the regulatory standards, such as checking for GP approval or patient’s medical records. The news organisation was able to purchase over 1,600 restricted pills, including anti-anxiety drug, painkiller and sleeping medication, from these regulated online pharmacies easily by providing false information. However, the report didn’t mention the names of the drugs as “they can be dangerous when taken without medical guidance.”

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Tag: prescription-only-medicines-online,online-pharmacies-UK-regulations,BBC-investigation-on-online-pharmacies,online-pharmacy-enforcement-powers,regulated-online-pharmacies-UK

Engage in Pharmacy First - Your Voice Matters

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/cpe-seeks-community-pharmacy-owner-views-on-preparations-for-pharmacy-first/)

Description: Community Pharmacy England (CPE) has asked community pharmacy owners to share their views on preparations for the new national Pharmacy First service, ahead of the next full Committee meeting at the end of January. The advanced service, which is set for launch from 31 January, will allow patients to seek advice and treatment for seven common conditions directly from their local pharmacy, without the need to contact their GP practice. It is expected to help NHS free up 10m GP appointments a year.

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Tag: Community-Pharmacy-England-views-on-Pharmacy-First,NHS-appointments-freed-by-Pharmacy-First,CPCF-negotiations-and-updates,Launch-date-for-Pharmacy-First-service

Cozaar 100mg Tablets Safety Alert - MHRA Notice

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/grapefruit-juice-should-be-avoided-while-taking-cozaar-company-updates-pil/)

Description: The Medicines and Health products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) on Thursday issued a class 4 medicines defect information notice for Cozaar 100mg film-coated tablets due to an error in the Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) reported by the company. Cozaar is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) as well as to slow the progression of kidney disease in people who have type 2 diabetes mellitus. Quadrant Pharmaceuticals Ltd has informed the UK regulatory authority that the PILs that have been packed in certain batches of the products do not have the most up to date safety information.

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Tag: Cozaar-100mg-tablets,Medicines-Regulatory-Agency,Grapefruit-juice-interaction-with-Cozaar,Cozaar-recall-risk,Cozaar-correct-PIL-information

Revolutionizing Medicine Approvals: MHRA IRP Now Live

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/mhras-new-irp-goes-live-developers-of-new-medicines-can-now-submit-applications/)

Description: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) made its new International Recognition procedure (IRP) fully operational from 1 January 2024, inviting developers of new medicines to submit their applications for marketing authorisation. Beginning this year, the EC Decision Reliance Procedure (ECDRP) has been replaced by IRP, and the Mutual Recognition/Decentralised Reliance Procedure (MRDCRP) has come under its umbrella.

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Tag: MHRA-International-Recognition-Procedure,EC-Decision-Reliance-Procedure-Replacement,IRP-Regulatory-Partners,MHRA-Marketing-Authorisation-Application

DHSC Alert: Limited GLP-1 RA Supply Update for Diabetes Treatment

Posted by 24 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/supply-of-glp-1-ras-not-expected-to-return-to-normal-until-the-end-of-2024-says-dhsc/)

Description: The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued an alert to update healthcare professionals on the shortage of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), which are used to treat type 2 diabetes. It has informed that the supply of the drugs continues to be limited, and is not expected to return to normal until at least the end of 2024.

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Tag: GLP-1-receptor-agonists-shortage,Rybelsus-tablets-availability,GLP-1-RAs-off-label-prescribing-risks,GLP-1-RA-prescription-guidelines

Urgent Plea to Save Local Pharmacies: MPs Call for Govt Support

Posted by 24 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/20-mps-call-on-health-minister-to-support-community-pharmacies-in-a-joint-letter/)

Description: A group of 20 MPs from the different political parties, including Dame Priti Patel and Judith Cummins, have written a joint letter to health minister Andrea Leadsom, calling for urgent action to address the pressures faced by community pharmacies. Taking note of rising pharmacy closures, they have highlighted the need for more investment and support from the government.

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Tag: Community-Pharmacies,Pharmacy-Closures,NHS-Pharmacy-Services,Pharmacy-First-Service,Pharmacy-Winter-Pressures,Fair-Funding-Healthcare

Important Recall: Nutramigen LGG Formula Alert for Infants

Posted by 24 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/reckitt-recalls-two-infant-formula-powders-over-safety-concerns/)

Description: Reckitt has recalled certain catches of Nutramigen LGG stage 1 and stage 2 Hypoallergenic Formula powders over the possible presence of Cronobacter sakazakii. While the products, which are used for special medical purposes for infants, are mainly prescribed, they are also available without a prescription.

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Tag: Nutramigen-LGG-recall,Hypoallergenic-Formula-powders,Cronobacter-sakazakii-symptoms,Nutramigen-LGG-Stage-1-recall,Reckitt-Nutramigen-safety-confirmation

UK's CDC Programme: Cutting Wait Times with 6.1M Tests

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/cdcs-helping-speed-up-diagnosis-of-illnesses-like-cancer-and-heart-disease-says-victoria-atkins/)

Description: The UK government’s community diagnostic centre programme, which was first launch in July 2021, is helping cut waiting lists, and speed up diagnoses and treatments for NHS patients. As of November 2023, a total of 6.1 million vital checks have been carried out at community diagnostic centres (CDCs) across England, according to a joint statement released by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England.

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Tag: NHS-diagnostic-tests,CDC-programme-impact,Record-NHS-tests-and-checks,Community-Diagnostic-Centre-UK,Health-Secretary-Victoria-Atkins

FreeStyle Libre 3 Sensors,Budesonide 500mcg Tablets Now on DND List

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/two-products-added-to-the-dnd-list-from-january-2024/)

Description: FreeStyle Libre 3 Sensors and Budesonide 500microgram orodispersible tablets sugar free have been included in the Drugs for which Discount is Not Deducted (DND) list (Part II of the Drug Tariff) from January 2024, according to Community Pharmacy England (CPE). Following applications made by CPE on behalf of pharmacy contractors, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) agreed to give DND status to these products to ensure that “pharmacies are not faced with dispensing these sensors at a loss.”

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Tag: FreeStyle-Libre-3-Sensors,Budesonide-500microgram-orodispersible-tablets,Drug-Tariff-DND-list,Abbott-Diabetes-Care-Ltd,FreeStyle-Libre-3-system

Massive Wastage: Over 1.5M Expired Pfizer Paxlovid Courses in Europe

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/covid-19-antiviral-drugs-worth-700-million-wasted-in-the-uk/)

Description: More than 1.5 million courses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 antiviral drug Paxlovid have expired unused in European countries by the end of November, the health analytics firm Airfinty has revealed. It is predicted that the figure could surge to 3.1 million, at a value of $2.2 billion (around £1.73 billion), by the end of Feb 2024. According to Airfinty analysis, Britain has the highest unused stock, with an estimated one million expired drug courses worth $700 million (over £550 million).

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Tag: Pfizer-Paxlovid-expiration,Unused-COVID-19-antiviral-stock,Paxlovid-wastage-in-Europe,Drug-value-wasted-in-the-UK,Reasons-for-Paxlovid-wastage

Derriford Hospital New Outpatient Pharmacy: Bigger, Better, Opening Spring 2024

Posted by 26 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/derriford-hospitals-new-outpatient-pharmacy-to-open-in-spring-2024/)

Description: Derriford Hospital is set to move its outpatient pharmacy to a bigger unit, which will be twice as big as the current size. The new pharmacy, due to open in Spring 2024, is located adjacent to the hospital’s on-site Costa Coffee shop in the multistorey car park building. University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust said work is ongoing on the new 155 square metres pharmacy, but measures such as covered seating has been implemented.

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Tag: Derriford-Hospital-pharmacy-move,Outpatient-pharmacy-relocation-2024,New-pharmacy-near-Costa-Coffee,Medicines-Optimisation-services

Junior Doctors 6-Day Strike: NHS Faces Unprecedented Challenge

Posted by 26 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhs-faces-tough-new-year-due-to-record-industrial-action-amidst-growing-winter-pressures/)

Description: In what could be the longest consecutive strike action ever taken in the history of the National Health Service (NHS), junior doctors are set to begin their six-day walkout from tomorrow (Wednesday 3 January) at 7am, until 7am on Tuesday 9 January. As the record industrial action has come in the middle of growing winter pressures, the NHS England has warned that this week could be one of “the most difficult starts to the year” for health services across the country.

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Tag: Junior-doctors-strike,NHS-strike-January-2024,NHS-winter-pressures,NHS-emergency-cases-coverage,NHS-seasonal-pressures-2024,Winter-pressures-in-the-NHS

Relief for Babies: Rosemont's 1mg/ml Omeprazole

Posted by 26 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/promotional-article/rosemont-launch-licensed-1mg-ml-omeprazole-powder-for-oral-suspension-an-extension-to-the-only-range-of-liquid-omeprazole-products-licensed-from-1-month/)

Description: A newly licensed 1mg/ml Omeprazole Powder for Oral Suspension has been developed by Rosemont Pharmaceuticals to meet the special needs of babies from 1 to 12 months old who have gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). In infants, the symptoms of GORD can be particularly distressing for both the child and parent. Previously, Rosemont Omeprazole Powder for Oral Suspension has been available in 2mg/ml and 4mg/ml strengths. However, the addition of the new 1mg/ml product ensures that the needs of all patient groups with GORD are sufficiently met.

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Tag: 1mg-Omeprazole-Powder-for-Oral-Suspension,GORD-treatment-for-infants,Rosemont-Omeprazole-1mg/ml,Pediatric-Omeprazole-dosage

Winter Pressures on Healthcare Staff: Flu, Covid, and Strikes Impact Hospitals

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhs-under-increasing-pressure-as-flu-cases-surge-amid-junior-doctors-strikes/)

Description: Healthcare staff across England are facing increasing winter pressures amid junior doctor’s strikes, as thousands of hospital beds are being occupied by patients with flu, norovirus and Covid-19. The number of flu patients in hospital has increased by almost two thirds in a week, according to the latest weekly update from the National health Service (NHS).

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Tag: Winter-healthcare-challenges-in-England,Impact-of-junior-doctor-strikes-on-NHS,England-winter-healthcare-statistics,Flu-patients-statistics-in-England

Spotting Dementia Signs: A Christmas Guide by NHS Director Claire Murdoch

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/englands-top-mental-health-nurse-urges-people-to-look-out-for-dementia-warning-signs/)

Description: Dementia is an extremely deceptive disease that develops slowly and may go unnoticed in people, said NHS mental health director Claire Murdoch, while urging people to look out for the vital warning signs of this condition among family and friends over Christmas. Common early symptoms of dementia may include emotional change, forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating, struggling to follow a conversation or find the right word, being confused about time and place, the health service has cautioned. An increasing number of people have been diagnosed with dementia in England since the start of the pandemic, following a drive by the NHS England to increase diagnosis rates.

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Tag: Dementia-symptoms,Christmas-dementia-warning,NHS-dementia-diagnosis,Alzheimers-blood-tests,Holiday-dementia-support

Global Drug Shortages: Behind the Crisis in Medication Supply

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/drug-shortages-in-the-uk-reached-record-high-this-year/)

Description: Drug shortages have become a global issue, with many countries struggling to maintain a consistent supply of common medications, including antidepressants, immunosuppressants and drugs to treat type 2 diabetes and ADHD. Earlier last month, the British Generic Manufacturers Association (BGMA), the trade body for off-patent medicines, warned that 111 products were facing supply problems, the highest on record in the UK, and more than double the number recorded at the start of 2022.

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Tag: Global-antidepressant-shortage,ADHD-drug-supply-issues,Impact-of-Brexit-on-drug-shortages,Prescription-drugs-rebate-rate

Alarming Surge in Antibiotic-Resistant Shigella Cases Among GBMSM

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/extremely-drug-resistant-shigella-infections-on-the-rise-in-england/)

Description: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has raised alarm over rising cases of extensively antibiotic-resistant Shigella infections, mainly in gay, bisexual, and other men who have physical relationship with men (GBMSM). There has been a 53 per cent increase in cases since the beginning of 2023, mostly driven by a cluster of antibiotic resistant strain called Shigella sonnei, with 97 cases reported this year until November, compared to just four cases last year.

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Tag: shigella-infection-symptoms,UKHSA-Shigella-report,antibiotic-resistant-Shigella,Shigella-sonnei-antibiotic-resistance,UKHSA-guidelines-on-Shigella

PDA Members Take Action: Boots Pension Scheme Controversy Unveiled!

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pda-members-to-complain-about-recent-changes-in-boots-pension-scheme/)

Description: Members of the Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) who have benefits in the Boots Pension Scheme have sought support from their union following the recent communications from the trustees about the removal of the option to retire at 60 without a reduced pension. The company claimed that retirement between 60-65 years old without a reduced pension was a discretionary benefit, and it has ended with the buy-in deal with Legal and General.

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Tag: Boots-Pension-Scheme,Retirement-at-60-without-reduced-pension,Pension-benefits,PDA-Union-benefits-and-disputes,Pharmacy-professionals-retirement-plans

Raymond Kelly Lomond Pharmacy in Falkland

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/glasgow-pharmacist-turns-historic-building-into-a-modern-day-pharmacy/)

Description: Raymond Kelly, an award-winning pharmacist from Glasgow, has restored the historic Liquorstane Building in Falkland and turned it into a modern-day pharmacy serving rural communities, using a £750,000 refinance loan from Unity Trust Bank. The once derelict 19th century building in Fife now has Raymond’s Lomond Pharmacy on the ground floor while the top floor has been revamped as holiday let apartments.

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Tag: Raymond-Kelly-Glasgow,Liquorstane-Building-Falkland,Lomond-Pharmacy-Services,Rowlands-Group-Pharmacist,Scottish-Pharmacist-of-the-Year

Stay Healthy this Winter with Pharmacy First | DoH NI

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/42-community-pharmacies-across-northern-ireland-to-provide-sore-throat-service-this-winter/)

Description: The Department of Health (DoH) Northern Ireland is reminding the public to think Pharmacy First this winter to stay well and reduce demands on other parts of their health service. Under this new advanced service, a local pharmacy can provide treatment and advice on a range of health conditions including common colds, stomach upsets, ear aches, diarrhoea, head lice, mouth ulcers and thrush.

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Tag: Pharmacy-First-Services,Community-pharmacy-winter-services,Emergency-contraception-advice,Uncomplicated-UTI-treatment

Nexium Control's Insights on Heartburn Trends

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/sponsor/53-of-respondents-still-reaching-for-short-acting-treatments-for-heartburn-new-research-reveals/)

Description: Nexium Control, the UK’s number one selling heartburn product for 24-hour protection1, has commissioned research to explore consumer attitudes to heartburn awareness of the different products on the market in Great Britain and Ireland (1,500 UK and 500 IE respondents). The research found that 53% of respondents usually opt for short-acting treatments to heartburn2, despite longer-acting products being able to provide relief over a 24-hour period.

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Tag: Nexium-Control-reviews,Long-acting-heartburn-relief,Best-heartburn-treatment-UK,Managing-acid-reflux-symptoms,How-does-Nexium-Control-work

Unlocking Better Patient Care: Integrating Primary & Community Health

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/rps-england-welcomes-lords-committees-report-on-integration-of-primary-and-community-care/)

Description: Integration of primary and community care is key to health service improvement – Lords Committee has said in a new report published on 15 December. The report highlighted the need for better staff training, improved data-sharing, flexible healthcare structures and collaboration across different professions in the healthcare system to support more integrated care.

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Tag: Benefits-of-integrated-healthcare-for-patients,Healthcare-integration,Flexible-healthcare-structures,Primary-care-collaboration,Role-of-pharmacists-in-primary-care-integration

Stay Informed: Aripiprazole Side Effects & Gambling Risks

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/aripiprazole-can-cause-gambling-disorder-mhra-tells-clinicians-to-alert-patients/)

Description: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has reminded healthcare professionals prescribing aripiprazole to alert patients about its possible side effects, following a rise in the number of reports of gambling disorder associated with the drug. Patients taking aripiprazole, which is used for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, are at risk of developing unusual urges or cravings that they cannot resist, including behaviours such as addictive gambling, excessive eating or spending, or an abnormally high sex drive.

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Tag: Aripiprazole-side-effects,Gambling-disorder-risks,MHRA-warnings-on-aripiprazole,Aripiprazole-and-impulsive-behaviors,Schizophrenia-treatment-options

Revolutionizing Rural Healthcare: RPS Scotland's Bold Solutions

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/rps-scotland-submits-evidence-to-parliamentary-inquiry-on-healthcare-in-remote-and-rural-areas/)

Description: Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Scotland has submitted its evidence to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee’s inquiry into ‘Healthcare in remote and rural areas.’ The Committee had sought views on what policies and actions would be most effective in addressing the issues people face when accessing healthcare in these areas.

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Tag: Royal-Pharmaceutical-Society-Scotland,Healthcare-in-Remote-and-Rural-Areas,Pharmacy-Training-in-Scotland,Remote-and-Rural-Pharmacy-Challenges

Scottish Government Extends Clarithromycin SSP053 to 12 Jan 2024

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/ssp-for-clarithromycin-125mg-5ml-oral-suspension-extended-till-next-month/)

Description: The Scottish government has issued a circular to inform community pharmacy contractors that the Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for Clarithromycin 125mg/5ml oral suspension, an antibiotic product, due to expire on 15 December 2023, has been extended until Friday 12 January 2024. The extension is applicable to SSP053 which allows community pharmacists to substitute this product with Clarithromycin 250mg/5ml oral suspension for patients presenting with an NHS or private prescription.

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Tag: Serious-Shortage-Protocol,Clarithromycin-125mg/5ml-oral-suspension,SSP053-extension,Medication-shortages,Antibiotic-supply

Order Repeat Prescriptions Early to Avoid Medication Shortages

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/local-nhs-leaders-urge-people-to-order-their-repeat-prescriptions-ahead-of-festive-break/)

Description: People are advised to be prepared and order their repeat prescriptions in time so that they don’t run out of their routine medicines over the Christmas and New Year break when services are likely to be busier than normal. As GP practices will be closed over the bank holidays and only some pharmacies will remain open, local NHS leaders have urged patients to plan ahead to avoid making last-minute requests for collecting repeat prescriptions, which can add avoidable pressure for doctors, pharmacies, and other NHS services.

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Tag: Repeat-prescriptions,NHS-services-during-holidays,Pharmacy-services-over-holidays,Avoiding-last-minute-prescription-requests,Emergency-prescription-via-NHS-111

Zipline & Apian's Drone Delivery for Northumbria Healthcare

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhs-to-expand-medical-drone-delivery-network-with-zipline-and-apian/)

Description: Global instant logistics leader, Zipline is partnering with UK drone delivery startup, Apian Aero to launch a drone delivery programme of critical medical supplies for the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The new service, expected to begin in the autumn of 2024, will see delivery of medical supplies to hospitals, GPs and care homes, using electric, autonomous drones.

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Tag: Zipline,Apian-Aero,Medical-Supplies,Healthcare-Innovation,Supply-Chain-Efficiency,Northumbria-Healthcare-NHS-Foundation-Trust

Surge in Community Pharmacy Workforce: 19% Growth in 5 Years |

Posted by 11 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/number-community-pharmacists-up-by-almost-4500-in-five-years-dhsc-reveals/)

Description: The number of pharmacists working in community pharmacy in England has increased by 19 per cent in five years, according to new data released by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). As of 31 October 2022, there were 27,711 community pharmacists in the country, as compared to 23,284 in 2017, an increase of almost 4,500.

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Tag: Community-Pharmacy-England,Pharmacy-Workforce-Statistics,GPhC-Register-Analysis,Trends-in-Pharmacy-Courses,Pharmacy-Workforce-Growth

Unveiling Shocking Rise in Smoking-Linked Hospital Admissions

Posted by 11 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/smoking-related-hospital-admissions-in-england-up-by-nearly-5-last-year/)

Description: There were an estimated 408,700 hospital admissions due to smoking in 2022-23, an increase of 4.8 per cent from 389,800 in 2021-22, latest statistics published by NHS England have shown. In 2020-21, there were 314,100 admissions attributed to smoking, which was consistent with fewer hospital admissions overall that year, according to the health service’s Statistics on Public Health, 2023 report.

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Tag: Smoking-related-health-statistics,NHS-smoking-statistics,Smoke-free-generation-by-2030,Quit-smoking-services,Smoking-prevalence-in-England

Unlocking Healthcare Savings: 2024 VPAG Agreement Revealed

Posted by 13 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/dhsc-publishes-2024-voluntary-scheme-agreement-text/)

Description: The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published the full text of the 2024 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth (VPAG). The 2024 VPAG agreement text sets out the detailed terms of the agreement reached between DHSC, NHS England and the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) to support patient access to medicines, the financial sustainability of the NHS and the UK life sciences sector.

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Tag: DHSC-2024-VPAG-Agreement,NHS-Medicines-Pricing-Scheme,ABPI-Pharmaceutical-Industry,Voluntary-Scheme-vs-Statutory-Scheme

Independent Buyers Drive Surge in Pharmacy Sales Across London & Surrey

Posted by 13 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/six-pharmacies-across-london-and-surrey-sold-to-independents-christie-co/)

Description: The sale of these pharmacies has demonstrated that there’s demand from independent buyers for quality settings, said specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co. All six pharmacies across London and Surrey were bought by independents, including two first-time buyers.

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Tag: independent-pharmacy-buyers,pharmacy-acquisition,What-is-the-demand-for-independent-pharmacies,Tips-for-first-time-pharmacy-buyers

Unlocking Green Solutions: Healthcare's Journey to Net Zero in Scotland

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/importance-of-environmental-sustainability-in)

Description: Representatives for prescribers across Scotland, politicians, academics and clinicians gathered to discuss the importance of environmental sustainability in healthcare during a Scottish Parliamentary reception held at Holyrood on Wednesday (13 December). Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) informed the parliament that medicines account for around 25 per cent of carbon emissions across the NHS, while highlighting the various innovative ways to reduce these carbon emissions.

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Tag: Environmental-Sustainability-in-Healthcare,NHS-Carbon-Emissions,Net-Zero-Healthcare,Green-Social-Prescribing,Sustainable-Healthcare-Initiatives

Wales Embraces Digital Prescriptions with DMTP

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/collaborative-working-key-to-successful-launch-of-eps-in-wales/)

Description: The Digital Medicines Transformation Portfolio (DMTP) was able to deliver the electronic prescription service (EPS) in Wales – just 20 months after starting the project – with support from key partners in the NHS and industry. Patients in Rhyl were the first to benefit from the new service, which allows GPs to send prescriptions electronically to the patient’s choice of community pharmacy, without the need for a paper form.

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Tag: Electronic-Prescription-Service-Wales,EPS-Rollout-Wales,Digital-Medicines-Transformation-Portfolio,DMTP-Digital-Health-and-Care-Wales

COVID-19 Booster Dose Evidence: Reduced Mortality Within 6 Months

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/vaccination-reduces-risk-of-covid-19-death-but-protection-wanes-after-6-months-ukhsa-study/)

Description: A new study has revealed that the risk of death from COVID-19 decreases significantly after vaccination, but this protection diminishes after six months, providing evidence for continued booster doses. Researchers from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), who analysed more than 10 million cases of COVID-19 in adults in England between May 2020 and February 2022, found a clear association between vaccination and reduced mortality.

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Tag: COVID-19-vaccine-effectiveness,Booster-doses-after-vaccination,Case-Fatality-Risk-(CFR)-after-vaccination,COVID-19-mortality-reduction

Pharmacists Leading Global Self-Care Revolution

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pharmacists-expand-roles-for-better-patient-outcomes-through-self-care-report/)

Description: Pharmacists globally are broadening their roles to support self-care, aiming to enhance patient health outcomes through increased contributions and proactive behaviours, according to a new report. However, significant barriers, including inadequate funding and limited access to patient records, impede the optimisation of self-care activities and outcomes improvement in this area, the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) said in its report.

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Tag: Self-care-support-for-patients,Global-pharmacist-roles,Self-care-support-for-patients,Workforce-development-in-pharmacy,Pharmacy-technicians-in-self-care-support

NHS Vaccination|Easy Booking on the Enhanced NHS App

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/booking-a-jab-to-become-as-easy-as-booking-a-cab-with-nhs-app/)

Description: The NHS England has developed and published a new vaccination strategy with an aim to increase national uptake of lifesaving vaccinations, and protect people against a range of diseases. Getting vaccinations will become easier than ever before, as the NHS App is being expanded with more additional features.

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Tag: NHS-vaccination-strategy,NHS-App-expansion,Blood-pressure-tests,NHS-support-for-vaccination-questions,Public-health-boost

UK Government Empowers Medical Associates in NHS Transformation

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/physician-and-anaesthesia-associates-will-soon-be-regulated-by-the-gmc/)

Description: The UK government will lay legislation today (13 December 2023) to allow the General Medical Council (GMC) to begin the process of regulating medical associates to expand their roles in the NHS. This will support plans to reduce pressure on doctors and GPs and improve access for patients, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said.

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Tag: UK-government-medical-associates,GMC-regulation-process,NHS-Long-Term-Workforce-Plan,PA-workforce-growth-plan,Future-of-medical-professionals-in-the-NHS

UK Medical Business Sales: Third Highest, Trends Revealed

Posted by 16 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/1-in-12-medical-businesses-in-the-uk-are-currently-up-for-sale-new-research/)

Description: Medical sector has the third highest number of businesses currently for sale, with hospitality and retail technology firms most likely to sell up next year, according to the UK Business Investment Report. There are 4,300 registered medical businesses in the UK, and approximately 355 (one in every 12.11) are currently up for sale.

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Tag: UK-Business-Investment-Report,Medical-Businesses-for-Sale-UK,Retail-Technology-Firms-Selling-Trends,UK-Medical-Businesses-Up-for-Sale-Statistics-2023

Reclassification of Medicines: PAGB 40-Year Celebration

Posted by 16 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/reclassification-of-medicines-delivers-huge-benefits-for-patients-pharmacy-and-nhs-pagb/)

Description: Proprietary Association of Great Britain, PAGB — which represents manufacturers of branded over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, self-care medical devices and food supplements — on Tuesday (12 December) celebrated 40 years of reclassification of medicines. Expanding self-care for common ailments and minor injuries will not only help ease pressure on primary care services, but also provides significant potential savings for the NHS, the consumer healthcare association highlighted during the event.

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Tag: PAGB,OTC-Medicines,Self-Care-Medical-Devices,MHRA-Switch-Process,Medicine-Reclassification,Over-the-Counter-Medicines

Unlocking Health: NHS Diabetes Prevention Transforming Lives

Posted by 16 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhs-programme-helps-cut-peoples-risk-of-developing-diabetes-by-20/)

Description: The NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme, which was introduced in England in 2016, is helping hundreds of thousands of people to lead healthier lives. People with pre-diabetes are being identified and offered a nine-month behaviour change programme that supports healthier diet and exercise choices to reduce their risk of developing diabetes.

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Tag: NHS-Diabetes-Prevention-Programme,Pre-diabetes-behavior-change-program,Diabetes-risk-reduction-program,Type-2-diabetes-prevention-strategies

Boots Pension Concerns: PDA Investigates Unsettling Changes

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pda-investigates-boots-pharmacists-pension-entitlement-concerns/)

Description: The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) is probing major concerns arising from Boots’ communications to pharmacists regarding the company’s recently announced pension arrangements. In November, Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), the parent company of Boots, transferred the Boots employees’ pension scheme to the financial service provider Legal and General (L&G) in a £4.8 billion deal.

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Tag: Boots-pension-scheme,Boots-pension-changes,Legal-and-General-pension-deal,Walgreens-Boots-Alliance-pension,Boots-store-closures

Complete the 2023 Community Pharmacy Survey by Dec 17

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/the-deadline-for-the-2023-mandatory-workforce-survey-closes-in-a-week/)

Description: Pharmacy owners have less than a week to complete the mandatory 2023 Community Pharmacy Workforce Survey, which closes on Sunday, December 17. The NHS Business Services Authority sent an email with a survey link to pharmacy owners on October 23, 2023. In certain cases, such as Company Chemists’ Association member companies and other multiple pharmacy groups, head offices will centrally complete the survey.

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Tag: Community-Pharmacy-Workforce-Survey,2023-Pharmacy-Survey-Deadline,Mandatory-Workforce-Survey-2023,NHS-Business-Services,Community-Pharmacy-England-Guidance

NHS Progress on Pharmacy First and Digital Access

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhse-faces-challenges-in-pharmacy-first-delivery-due-to-necessary-it-changes/)

Description: Acknowledging the ongoing challenges in delivering the required IT systems for the scheduled launch of the Pharmacy First service on January 31, NHS England reported progress in fulfilling ‘many’ commitments outlined in its plan to enhance primary care access during a board meeting on Thursday. However, it noted that the digital infrastructure supporting Pharmacy First, included in the £645 million fresh funding for community pharmacy, will require additional time for implementation. “Delivery remains challenging due to changes needed in digital infrastructure, and we are working with suppliers to support January implementation,” NHSE said. “A public campaign is planned for 2024.”

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Tag: Pharmacy-First-service,NHS-England-progress-report,Digital-infrastructure-challenges,Community-pharmacy-funding,NHS-App-care-records

Pharmacy Education: DoH Launches Clinical Placements in NI

Posted by 18 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/new-programme-provides-pharmacy-undergrads-with-clinical-placements-in-northern-ireland/)

Description: The Department of Health (DoH) has launched a new programme to provide pharmacy undergraduate students in Northern Ireland with clinical placements across hospital, community and general practice settings. It has commissioned the Northern Ireland Centre for Pharmacy Learning and Development (NICPLD) at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) to deliver the new Experiential Learning (EL) programme.

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Tag: Experiential-Learning-Programme,Northern-Ireland-Pharmacy-Placements,Pharmacy-Course-Clinical-Practice,Masters-of-Pharmacy-Program,Health-and-Social-Care-Workforce

Boots Closure Sparks Concern: Watton, Norfolk Faces Pharmacy Crisis

Posted by 18 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/norfolk-likely-to-lose-four-more-pharmacies-including-a-boots-store-next-year/)

Description: Boots is reportedly closing another branch in Watton, Norfolk from January, after shutting its High Street branch in Gorleston last month. The Boots store would be one of the four pharmacies expected to be closed next year in the county, which saw closures of six pharmacies in recent months, according to a BBC report.

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Tag: Boots-closures,Watton-pharmacy,Norfolk-pharmacy,NHS-income-impact,Pharmacy-funding,Pharmacy-workforce

Illegal drug trade: 3 Men Jailed for £1.5M Illegal Medicine

Posted by 18 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/three-brothers-jailed-for-illegal-sale-and-supply-of-unlicensed-medicines-worth-1-5m/)

Description: The Manchester Crown Court on Friday (9 December) sentenced three men, Cleave Lewis (35) and brothers, Denis Sutherland (58) and David Sutherland (59), to a total of three years in jail after they pleaded guilty to the illegal sale and supply online of prescription-only medicines and controlled Class B and Class C drugs, worth more than £1.5m. They were found in possession of nearly 1.3m tablets of prescription-only drugs, including powerful sleeping pills, painkillers and anti-anxiety meds, when officers from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and Greater Manchester Police searched their residential homes and business premises in October 2017.

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Tag: Manchester-Crown-Court-sentencing,Illegal-online-drug-sale,Prescription-only-medicines,Controlled-Class-B-drugs,MHRA-investigations,Online-medicine-safety

Pharmacy Supervision Changes Consultation | DHSC Plans

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/dshc-launches-consultation-on-modernising-pharmacy-supervision/)

Description: The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a consultation to seek views on changes to pharmacy supervision, which is being considered as part of the Primary Care Recovery Plan. Plans set out in the consultation include making better use of pharmacies, improving access to primary care and maximising the contribution of pharmacy professionals across healthcare.

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Tag: Pharmacy-supervision-consultation,Primary-Care-Recovery-Plan,Dispensing-of-pharmacy-medicines,Prescription-only-medicines

Pharmacy Funding and Pressures - Meeting with CPE Chief

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/cpe-briefs-new-pharmacy-minister-about-funding-and-pressures/)

Description: Community Pharmacy England (CPE) Chief Executive, Janet Morrison met with the new Pharmacy Minister, Dame Andrea Leadsom MP this week and discussed a range of critical topics, including funding and pressures. Janet informed the minister that community pharmacies continue to face immense financial pressures, and highlighted the need for an improved core contract.

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Tag: Community-Pharmacy-England-CEO,Funding-and-Pressures-in-Pharmacies,Pharmacy-First-Service-Challenges,Pharmacy-First-Service-Implementation

Breaking: NHS Retention Program Slashes Staff Departures

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/thousands-fewer-staff-left-the-nhs-last-year-thanks-to-the-new-retention-programme/)

Description: The National Health Service (NHS) retention programme has benefitted 23 NHS Trusts since it launched in April 2022, with thousands fewer staff leaving frontline roles. NHS data showed that 14,000 fewer staff left the service in the 12 months up to August 2023 (108,890) compared to 122,970 the year before.

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Tag: NHS-retention-program-benefits,NHS-staff-retention-success,Long-Term-Workforce-Plan-impact,Challenges-and-solutions-for-NHS-workforce

Critical Alert: Hospital Admissions Soar as Winter Viruses Grip the Nation

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/winter-virus-cases-creeping-up-warn-ae-doctors/)

Description: Frontline doctors have sounded the alarm over the rising pressure on emergency departments in hospitals across the country as winter virus cases are “creeping up”. An average of 234 people were in hospital with flu every day last week, a 53 per cent increase compared to the week before, according to new NHS data.

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Tag: Winter-virus-cases,Respiratory-syncytial-virus,Winter-virus-admissions,Norovirus-and-flu,NHS-data

Catch Cancer Early:NHS & P-Wave Urinal Mats Sound the Alarm

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhse-to-put-blood-in-pee-cancer-warnings-on-urinal-mats-in-pubs-and-football-grounds/)

Description: The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) has partnered with P-Wave, a urinal products brand, to put cancer warnings for men on urinal mats in public places across England, as part of its new earlier diagnosis drive. Urinal mats in pubs, restaurants, shops, hotels and sports stadiums will begin to carry the message “Blood in your pee? Contact your GP practice”, and men’s toilets in workplaces will also be targeted, the NHS said.

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Tag: Cancer-awareness-urinal-mats,Mens-health-campaign,NHS-cancer-warning-initiative,P-Wave-partnership,NHSE-cancer-catching-drive

RPS Backs UK Ban on Youth Tobacco Sales

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/rps-responds-to-dhscs-consultation-on-creating-a-smokefree-generation-and-tackling-youth-vaping/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has said that it strongly supports the UK government’s proposal that individuals born on or after 1 January 2009 should be prohibited from legally purchasing tobacco products. It has also shown its agreement to several other actions proposed by the Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) for ‘Creating a Smokefree Generation and Tackling Youth Vaping’ including:

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Tag: Royal-Pharmaceutical-Society,UK-government-proposal,Youth-vaping-legislation,Tobacco-products-regulation,Adolescent-tobacco-sale-restrictions

Empowering Diabetes Care: Role of Pharmacists in Support

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/opinion/engaging-people-with-diabetes-through-community-pharmacy-led-care/)

Description: Diabetes affects over 537 million people worldwide; by 2045, this is estimated to increase to 783 million. [1] With the growing prevalence of diabetes, it’s even more important to utilise all options to support people with diabetes (PwDs) in managing their daily life with diabetes. Where do PwDs most often access healthcare support? On average, PwDs visit the pharmacy three-to-eight times more than the general population to obtain medicines and testing supplies.[2] It is clear that pharmacists play an integral role in empowering the self-management needs of PwDs beyond the traditional role of supplying medicines. This relationship, however, may be underutilised.

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Tag: Diabetes-management,Pharmacist-diabetes-support,Roche-Diabetes-Care,Diabetes-self-management,Blood-glucose-self-monitoring,mySugr-app

MPs Address Winter Pressures on Pharmacies: Urgent Call

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/mps-briefed-about-the-impact-of-winter-pressures-on-pharmacies/)

Description: Community pharmacy representatives and MPs from across all political parties discussed the impact of winter pressures on pharmacies in England during a parliamentary drop-in event held on Tuesday (5 December). As many as 34 MPs attended the event, including Bradford South MP Judith Cummins, who hosted the event.

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Tag: Winter-pressures-on-pharmacies,Pharmacy-First-service,Community-Pharmacy-England,NHS-community-pharmacies,Impact-of-winter-pressures-on-pharmacies

Meet Matthew Salzmann: BGMA's New Vice-Chair

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/matthew-salzmann-elected-as-new-bgma-vice-chair/)

Description: The British Generic Manufacturers Association (BGMA) has elected Matthew Salzmann, UK Country Manager at Viatris, as its new Vice-Chair with immediate effect. He will replace the current chair of the BGMA, Diane DiGangi-Trench, who is the UK country head for Sandoz.

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Tag: Matthew-Salzmann,Viatris-UK-Country-Manager,NHS-Medicines-Supply,Voluntary-Scheme-for-Branded-Medicines,VPAG-Operationalisation

UK Nursing Pay Standoff: RCN's Plea Ignored by DHSC

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/uk-government-rejects-nurses-demand-to-reopen-pay-talks/)

Description: Following the UK government’s new pay offer to NHS consultants, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) wrote to the Health Secretary Victoria Atkins calling for fresh negotiations about nursing pay in England last week. However, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has rejected their demand, stating that there is no basis to reopen talks as the pay deal was accepted by the NHS Staff Council.

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Tag: nursing-pay-negotiation-2024,NHS-consultants-pay-offer-UK,RCN-response-to-nursing-pay,Nursing-salary-negotiations

GPhC Releases Nov 2023 Pharmacist Registration Results

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/results-for-gphc-registration-assessment-announced/)

Description: The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has published the results of the common registration assessment for aspiring pharmacists held on 2 November, 2023. An overall pass rate of 66 per cent was recorded this year, as compared to 56 per cent in 2022 and 61 per cent in 2021. A total of 1,067 candidates took the registration assessment, held jointly by the GPhC and Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI), of which 700 candidates cleared the assessment

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Tag: General-Pharmaceutical-Council,GPhC-registration-assessment,Pharmacist-Support,GPhC-registration-assessment-results-2023

FSB Partnership with Bank of England Against Counterfeit

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/fsb-and-bank-of-england-join-hands-to-tackle-counterfeit-notes-in-run-up-to-christmas/)

Description: The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) on Thursday (4 December) announced a new strategic partnership with the Bank of England to protect small businesses from the risks associated with accepting counterfeit banknotes. Cash is still the number one customer payment method for 25 per cent of small high street businesses, and cash payments are expected to increase during the festive period, according to FSB.

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Tag: Banknote-Checking-Scheme,Small-Business-Cash-Management,FSB-Bank-of-England-Partnership,Digital-Payments-Impact-on-FSB

Boots Pharmacy Closure: Challenges for Local Health Services

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/boots-closing-two-stores-in-north-wales-in-early-2024/)

Description: The pharmacy chain has already announced plans to permanently close hundreds of its branches across the UK to consolidate its portfolio of 2,200 stores to 1,900. Two of its branches in North Wales will be closed next year, with its site in Rhos on Sea set to close its doors in March 2024 and the shop in Colywn Bay the following month. In a statement obtained by The Sun, Clwyd West MP David Jones has branded the closures “hugely bad news for the local community”.

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Tag: Boots-pharmacy-closure,Impact-of-Boots-store-closures-on-local-retail-economy,Healthcare-accessibility-after-Boots-closures,Boots-pharmacy-closure-impact-on-local-retail-economy

Community Pharmacy Cumnock Event - Numark's Takeover Today

Posted by 24 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/former-lloyds-pharmacy-in-cumnock-reopens-as-rowlands-store/)

Description: Numark Pharmacy is hosting an event today (December 4) to mark the takeover of one of the former Lloyds Pharmacy stores in Cumnock, Scotland. It has renamed the acquired pharmacy on Tanyard as Rowlands Pharmacy Cumnock HC, which will be reopened to the community on Monday. Rowlands Pharmacy Cumnock HC, which is the latest to reopen in Scotland, will be run by Pharmacy manager Meghan Mcewan, supported by a team of colleagues from the local community.

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Tag: Rowlands-Pharmacy-Cumnock-HC,Community-Open-Day,Hallo-Healthcare-Group,Community-Pharmacy-England,Community-Pharmacy-Challenges,NHS-Support-and-Investment

NHS Primary Care Plan Empowers 23 Million!

Posted by 24 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/over-81-of-gp-practices-in-england-now-provide-patients-health-records-online-says-nhse/)

Description: Thanks to the NHS primary care access recovery plan, more than 23 million people can now view test results and check their consultation notes online without needing to contact their GP practice. NHS England on Monday (4 December) announced that over 81 GP practices in England (more than four in five) are now giving patients access to their new health records online through the NHS App.

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Tag: NHS-primary-care-access-recovery-plan,Online-health-records-access,NHS-App,Healthcare-access-improvement,GP-practices-telephone-system-upgrade

NHS England Surpasses Targets, Delivers 358M GP Appointments

Posted by 24 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/50-million-more-gp-appointments-delivered-this-year/)

Description: NHS England delivered 358 million general practice (GP) appointments, including Covid-19 vaccinations, in the 12 months to October 2023, an increase of 50.9 million compared to October 2019. This equals to 44 more appointments per practice per working day, with over 70 per cent of these taking place within two weeks of booking, data published by NHSE on Thursday (30 November) showed.

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Tag: GP-appointments,Covid-19-vaccinations,NHSE-data,Primary-Care-Recovery-Plan,Pharmacy-First-service,NHSE-appointment-data-analysis,General-practice-access-technology

DHSC Launches Suicide Surveillance System for Timely Action

Posted by 24 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/uk-government-launches-new-suicide-surveillance-system/)

Description: The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) on Thursday (30th November) announced the launch of a new suicide surveillance system, bolstering its efforts to tackle emerging methods of suicide and clamp down on those seeking to sell dangerous products to vulnerable people. For now, the DHSC will work with the National Police Chiefs’ Council to gather near to real-time data from across the country on deaths by suspected suicide by gender, age group and method.

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Tag: Suicide-surveillance-system,DHSC-suicide-data,Mental-Health-Minister-Maria-Caulfield,UK-government-suicide-rate-reduction,Online-Safety-Act-2023,Mental-health-workforce-growth

Pharmacy Sector Faces £195M Cost Amid Living Wage Hike

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/living-wage-hike-to-incur-up-to-195-million-in-costs-for-pharmacy-sector-cpe/)

Description: The proposed increase in the national living wage (NLW) is expected to impose an implementation cost of £150 million to £195 million on the community pharmacy sector, Community Pharmacy England (CPE) has warned. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt recently announced a 9.8 per cent increase in the national living wage, raising it from £10.42 to £11.44. “The Autumn Statement overlooks the knock-on effects these measures will have on small businesses like community pharmacies,” CPE Chief Executive Janet Morrison said in a statement. “The majority of pharmacies employ staff on or around the NLW, which has increased nearly 40 per cent since the start of the current contractual framework.”

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Tag: National-Living-Wage-increase,Community-Pharmacy-England,Sustainable-funding-arrangement,Community-pharmacy-closures,Pharmacy-First-Service,NLW-impact-on-pharmacies

Winter Pressures Grip NHS: Norovirus Surge Sparks Concerns

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/cases-of-norovirus-in-england-almost-tripled-last-week/)

Description: Winter pressures are already mounting on NHS staff ahead of December, with high levels of demand in hospitals due to a significant increase in cases of norovirus infection. Norovirus is a highly contagious virus which spreads through contaminated food, water or surfaces and causes vomiting and diarrhea.

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Tag: Winter-health-issues,Norovirus-infection-symptoms,NHS-winter-update,Adult-bed-occupancy-rates,Virtual-ward-program-expansion

MHRA Seizes Illegal Medicines in North Manchester Raids

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/thousands-of-illicit-medicines-seized-in-manchester/)

Description: The Criminal Enforcement Unit (CEU) of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) seized a large quantity of suspected illegally traded medicines, including powerful prescription-only medicines, during raids conducted at two residential and two business premises across North Manchester. Officers from the MHRA and Greater Manchester Police carried out searches across two residential addresses in Oldham and Cheetham in the early hours of Wednesday (29 November), and arrested a man in his 20s on “suspicion of conspiracy to supply controlled drugs, breaches of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 and money laundering.”

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Tag: Illicit-prescription-medication-dangers,MHRA-Yellow-Card-scheme,Online-medicine-safety-tips,MHRA-criminal-enforcement,MHRA-advice-on-buying-medicines-online

RCN Urges Fair NHS Pay: Nurses Deserve Recognition

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nurses-demand-fresh-negotiations-following-nhs-consultant-pay-offer/)

Description: The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has expressed “extreme disappointment” that the UK government offered new pay to NHS consultants, while nursing pay deal remain disputed. RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Pat Cullen has written to new Health Secretary Victoria Atkins demanding fresh negotiations regarding this year’s pay deal, and requested an urgent meeting to discuss their dispute.

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Tag: NHS-consultants-pay-dispute,RCN-pay-deal-dispute,Nursing-pay-rise-2023/24,Nursing-pay-reform,Gender-pay-inequality-in-nursing,Nursing-pay-spine-exploration

CPE Webinars for New Services | Dec-Jan Schedule - Join Now

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/cpe-launces-new-webinar-series-to-support-implementation-of-pharmacy-first-service/)

Description: Community Pharmacy England (CPE) is organising a series of webinars to help pharmacy owners and their teams to prepare for the implementation of new Pharmacy First service, and changes to the Contraception and Hypertension Case-Finding Services. Beginning from 5th December, the webinars would be conducted throughout December and January, with support from NHS England and the Centre for Postgraduate Education (CPPE), the organisation announced on Thursday (30 November).

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Tag: CPE-webinars,Pharmacy-First-service,Contraception-and-Hypertension,Pharmacy-Contraception-Service,Hypertension-Case-Finding-Service,Pharmacy-consultations

AstraZeneca UK Fluenz Tetra Nasal Spray Vaccine Update

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/astrazeneca-uk-amends-incorrect-expiry-dates-of-flu-nasal-spray-vaccines/)

Description: AstraZeneca UK has revised the expiry dates for certain batches of Fluenz Tetra nasal spray vaccines as a precautionary measure, after finding that their potency (strength) dropped faster than predicted once thawed, during routine testing. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has been informed by the manufacturer that the printed expiry date for a limited number of batches is “incorrect.”

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Tag: AstraZeneca-Fluenz-Tetra-nasal-spray,AstraZeneca-vaccine-expiration-date,Fluenz-Tetra-potency-drop,MHRA-regulatory-authority,Nasal-spray-vaccine-safety,Yellow-Card-scheme-reporting

Sustainable NHS Capital Budgets: Boosting Productivity

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhs-capital-budgets-need-to-nearly-double-to-enable-21st-century-patient-care/)

Description: Health leaders have said that delivering faster and more productive patient care would be difficult unless NHS capital budgets are nearly doubled to at least £14.1 billion from the current spending of £7.7 billion. The NHS Confederation has highlighted the impact that low levels of capital investment have had over the last decade in its report published today (29 November).

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Tag: NHS-capital-budget-increase,Health-leaders-NHS-funding,Sustainable-NHS-investment,NHS-productivity-targets-2030,NHS-financial-challenges-and-solutions,Staff-productivity-in-NHS

UK Cancer Crisis : CRUK Urgent Call for Action

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/uk-could-avoid-20000-cancer-deaths-a-year-by-2040-with-an-ambitious-plan-says-charity/)

Description: The UK is lagging behind comparable countries when it comes to cancer survival, Cancer Research UK (CRUK) has said, calling on all political parties to make cancer a top priority in their party manifestos. While cancer survival rates in the UK have doubled over the last 50 years, the charity warned that the hard-won progress is at risk of stalling, with NHS cancer services in “crisis” and around half a million cancer cases a year projected by 2040.

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Tag: Cancer-survival-rates-in-the-UK,Cancer-Research-UK,NHS-cancer-services,Cancer-cases-by-2040,National-movement-to-beat-cancer-together,Biomedical-research-in-the-UK

Omnicell Edward Platt: Senior Commercial Director for UK

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/omnicell-appoints-new-community-pharmacy-division-leader/)

Description: American healthcare technology company Omnicell has appointed Edward Platt as the new Senior Commercial Director of its UK community pharmacy division. Along with this new role, Edward, who joined Omnicell in 2015, will continue his current leadership remit for Omnicell’s UK & Ireland hospital division. He will be leading a revamped commercial team, which would be responsible for increasing Omnicell’s footprint of automation and consumable solutions delivered into UK community pharmacies.

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Tag: Edward-Platt-Omnicell,Omnicell-UK-community-pharmacy-division,Omnicell-automation-solutions-UK,Sustainable-community-pharmacies,Benefits-of-pharmacy-automation

MedAdvisor Invests $1.9 Mn in Charac | Pharmacy Partnership

Posted by 13 minutes ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/medadvisor-to-invest-1-million-in-uk-pharmacy-app-charac/)

Description: MedAdvisor will be investing $1.9 million (£1 million) into UK-based pharmacy dispensary app Charac, while securing a 7.4 per cent shareholding in the later company. Under this new agreement, MedAdvisor CEO Rick Ratliff will become a Non-Executive Director (NED) on the board of Charac.

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Tag: MedAdvisor,Charac,Medication-Adherence,Digital-Prescription,UK-Pharmacy-Operations,Digital-Medication-Solutions,Medication-Management-Apps,Digital-Health-Technology

NHS Consultant Pay Reform: Ending Strikes

Posted by 2 hours ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/government-proposes-pay-reform-deal-to-consultants-to-halt-strikes/)

Description: After a month of intense talks, the British government and unions representing consultant doctors in England have reached an agreement, potentially ending six months of disruptive strike action. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has put forward an offer to reform the pay structure for senior doctors from January 2024, reducing the number of pay points and the time it takes to reach the top.

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Tag: British-government-agreement,NHS-pay-structure-reform-2024,Shared-parental-leave-for-consultants,NHS-strike-action-resolution,Healthcare-strikes-resolution,Unions-and-doctors-agreement

UK DHSC Grants $10 Mn to FIND : Global AMR Innovation Fund

Posted by 3 hours ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/uk-extends-partnership-with-find-to-combat-antimicrobial-resistance/)

Description: The UK Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has signed a new US$10 million (7.8 million pounds) grant agreement with global non-profit organisation, FIND. This extends the UK government’s support to FIND through the Global AMR Innovation Fund (GAMRIF) for another four years.

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Tag: UK-DHSC-grant-agreement,Global-AMR-Innovation-Fund,FIND-GAMRIF-funding,Prevent-AMR-emergence,FIND-partnership-with-GAMRIF,GAMRIF-new-funding-period-2023-2027

Unveiling NHS Crisis:112 Lives Lost,8k Harmed in Care Delays

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/uncategorized/nhs-care-delays-led-to-112-deaths-harmed-8000-people-in-england-last-year/)

Description: Long waits for an ambulance or surgery led to the death of 112 people, and nearly 8,000 more people suffered harm while waiting for help in England last year. The data from NHS England, obtained by The Guardian, show that patient deaths arising directly from care delays have risen more than fivefold over the last three years.

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Tag: Healthcare-delays-in-England,Patient-safety-issues,NHS-care-delays,Crisis-in-the-NHS,NHS-bailout-rejection,Emergency-response-delays,Patient-harm-due-to-care-delays

Whitworth Chemists Prime Pharmacies in Blackpool for Sale

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/whitworth-chemists-puts-six-high-dispensing-blackpool-pharmacies-up-for-sale/)

Description: Whitworth Chemists Limited has instructed the property adviser, Christie & Co, to sell six of its pharmacies in Blackpool, as part of the company’s wider portfolio sale across the North of England. The pharmacies are located on Kingscote Drive, Charles Street, Whitegate Drive, Bloomfield Road, Waterloo Road, and Common Edge Road.

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Tag: Whitworth-Chemists-Limited-sale,Blackpool-pharmacies-for-sale,High-dispensing-pharmacies-Blackpool,Whitworth-Chemists-portfolio-sale,Jon-Booth-pharmacy-director

CCA Insights : Pharmacy Closures Threaten Deprived Areas

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/england-lost-more-than-1000-pharmacies-in-the-last-eight-years-says-cca/)

Description: The Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) has highlighted a worrying trend of increasing numbers of pharmacy closures in England, which is disproportionately affecting the most deprived communities in the country. With 338 more pharmacies closed this year, an average of eight pharmacies closed per week, there has been a net loss of 1,008 pharmacies in England since 2015, the CCA said.

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Tag: CCA,Community-pharmacy-closures-in-England,Impact-of-pharmacy-closures-on-healthcare,Funding-challenges-in-community-pharmacy,Pharmacy-closures-impact-on-patients

Paul Rees MBE: New NPA Chief Executive | Latest Update 2023

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/paul-rees-replaces-mark-lyonette-as-npa-chief-executive/)

Description: Paul Rees MBE has joined the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) today (27 November) as its new Chief Executive. Current NPA Chief Executive Mark Lyonette, who is retiring, will remain at the NPA for some weeks in order to ensure a smooth handover. Previously, Paul has worked as the Chief Executive of the Royal College of Psychiatrists for the seven years.

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Tag: NPA-Chief-Executive,Paul-Rees-MBE,Mark-Lyonette,Community-Pharmacy-Network,Right-to-Roam-Campaign,NPA-Members,Independent-Community-Pharmacy

Winter AI Solutions for NHS: Tackling Health Pressures

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhs-england-using-ai-to-ease-pressures-on-aes/)

Description: NHS England is rolling out a range of tech and data solutions, including an artificial intelligence (AI) system, across the health service to tackle winter pressures. The AI system will be used to identify patients at risk of hospital admission so community NHS teams can get to them first and reduce pressures on A&E departments.

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Tag: NHS-tech-and-data-solutions,AI-system-for-winter-pressures,GP-practices-in-Somerset,Health-coaches-for-preventive-care,NHS-winter-preparations,AI-in-Buckinghamshire

Northern Ireland Health Consultation|Obesity Solutions

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/northern-ireland-government-launches-public-consultations-on-obesity-issue/)

Description: The Department of Health (DoH) is inviting the public to share their views on a new Regional Obesity Management Service and a new Obesity Strategic Framework. A public consultation has been launched on the Healthy Futures strategic framework, which aims to prevent the harm caused by obesity, and improve diets and levels of physical activity of people.

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Tag: Obesity-Strategic-Framework,Healthy-Futures-strategic-framework,Specialist-support-for-obesity,Weight-loss-medication,Impact-of-obesity-on-health-services,Northern-Ireland-obesity-rates

MHRA Caution: Recall of Eye Gels Over Infection Risk

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/three-branded-eye-gels-recalled-due-to-possible-microbial-contamination/)

Description: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has cautioned people to stop using certain eye gels, highlighting a potential risk of microbial contamination that can cause an infection. As a precaution, the agency on Friday announced recall of specific batches of carbomer-containing lubricating eye gels branded Aacarb, Aacomer and Puroptics, which are generally used to relieve the symptoms of dry eye.

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Tag: MHRA-eye-gels-recall,Carbomer-containing-eye-gels-recall,Aacarb-eye-gel-recall,Dry-eye-symptoms-relief,Eye-gels-microbial-contamination,Eye-gel-safety-precautions

Portsmouth 2024 | Community Pharmacy Summit Highlights

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/portsmouths-first-community-pharmacy-summit-explores-ways-of-reducing-pressures/)

Description: Pharmacists, councillors and NHS leaders came together at Portsmouth’s first Community Pharmacy Summit to address some of the challenges facing community pharmacy locally. They explored ways to reduce the huge pressures on pharmacy, tackle abuse towards staff, enable pharmacists to undertake training to treat more illnesses, and to protect the current and future workforce.

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Tag: Community-Pharmacy-Summit,Portsmouth-City-Council,Healthcare-Challenges,Pharmacy-Training,Pharmacy-First-Launch,Healthcare-Sector-Support,Pharmacy-First-Service

Scottish Government Automated Pharmacy Review

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/review-of-automated-technology-in-scotland-community-pharmacies-to-end-this-month/)

Description: The Scottish government is planning to publish its review report on use of automated technology in community pharmacies by the end of 2023. The technology being trialled as part of the pilot includes robotic process automation, automated medicine storage systems, barcode scanners and prescription collection kiosks.

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Tag: Scottish-government-automation-review,Robotic-process-automation-in-pharmacies,Barcode-scanners-in-pharmacies,Digital-prescribing-in-Scotland,Automated-medicine-storage-systems

Embrace Cervical Screening for a Cervical Cancer-Free Future

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/3-in-10-eligible-women-do-not-take-up-nhs-cervical-screening-invitations/)

Description: NHS England has urged women to accept cervical screening invites to make it possible to eliminate the disease within the next two decades. Screening using a highly effective test helps detect human papillomavirus (HPV), which is responsible for over 99 per cent of all cervical cancers. Sadly, three in ten of those eligible for screening do not take up the potentially life-saving offer, as shown by the NHS Cervical Screening Programme, England 2022-2023 annual report.

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Tag: Cervical-screening-importance,HPV-detection-test,NHSE-annual-report-2022-2023,Womens-health-screening,HPV-vaccination-benefits,Impact-of-HPV-vaccination-on-screening

Middle Class Shoplifting:M&S Chairman Reveals Shocking Trend

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/middle-class-shoplifters-contributing-to-surge-in-retail-crime-says-ms-chairman/)

Description: Archie Norman, the chairman of Marks & Spencer said that shoplifting is “creeping in” among the middle class because of faulty self-checkouts. He said that the surge is due to the well-off shoppers being “tempted” to walk out without paying for their items when self-checkouts failed to register their items properly.

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Tag: M&S-self-checkouts-shoplifting,Shoplifting-middle-class-self-checkouts,Archie-Norman-Marks-&-Spencer,Global-problem-shoplifting,Retailers-initiatives-against-shoplifting

Revitalizing Community Pharmacies: HSCC Inquiry Insights

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/government-could-be-more-ambitious-say-community-pharmacy-representatives/)

Description: The Health and Social Care Select Committee (HSCC) on Tuesday held the first session in their pharmacy inquiry, with a panel of experts discussing the key issues facing community pharmacies in the country. Representatives from community pharmacy associations highlighted some of their biggest challenges and their vision for the future, as well as actions that government and NHS England can take to address those challenges for a better future for the sector.

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Tag: Pharmacy-inquiry,Government-and-NHS-England,Vision-for-the-future,Workforce-funding,Funding-shortage,Community-pharmacy-associations,Funding-shortage

Johnson & Johnson: World 4th Most Innovative Company in 2023

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/johnson-johnson-is-the-worlds-most-innovative-pharmaceutical-company/)

Description: Johnson & Johnson has made it to the list of top 10 most innovative companies in the world released by FOREX.com. The US-based pharmaceutical company is the fourth most innovative company, scoring 8.23/10 in the innovation index. Johnson & Johnson is the only pharmaceutical company making it to top 10 list, which makes it the world’s most innovative pharmaceutical company in 2023.

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Tag: Johnson-&-Johnson-innovation,Top-innovative-companies-2023,Pharmaceutical-innovation-2023,Johnson-&-Johnson-patents-2022,Johnson-&-Johnson-patent-portfolio

NHS,Pharma Seal £14B Deal for Affordable Medicine| 2024 VPAG

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/new-vpag-scheme-to-save-nhs-14-billion/)

Description: The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), NHS England and the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) have reached an agreement on the 2024 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth (VPAG). The landmark deal will save the NHS £14 billion over 5 years in medicines costs, boost the nation’s health, and support research investment.

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Tag: VPAG-scheme-2024,VPAG-scheme-branded-medicines-pricing,NHS-cost-saving-medicines-agreement,DHSC-ABPI-2024-voluntary-scheme,DHSC-ABPI-£400-million-investment

MHRA New Tool for Marketing Authorisation Applicants |IRP

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/mhra-launches-online-eligibility-checker-tool-for-marketing-authorisation-applicants/)

Description: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has introduced a new tool to check the eligibility for marketing authorisation applicants. Applicants are now required to use the online ‘Eligibility Checker’ tool to determine whether their Marketing Authorisation Application (MAA) is suitable for the Agency’s International Recognition procedure (IRP), which will become operational on 1 January 2024.

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Tag: MHRA-IRP-eligibility-checker,Marketing-Authorisation-Application,IRP-route-A-or-B,How-to-use-MHRA-eligibility-checker,What-is-the-IRP-route-A-or-B,MHRA-regulatory-partners

Weldricks Elevates Care Standards: Embraces RPS Daffodil

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/weldricks-pharmacies-adopt-rps-daffodil-standards-to-provide-highest-quality-of-care/)

Description: Leading pharmacy group Weldricks has strengthened its commitment to providing the highest quality of care to the communities it serves by implementing the RPS Daffodil Quality Improvement Standards for Community Pharmacy. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) on Monday (20 November) announced that Weldricks will soon be rolling out the Daffodil Standards across half its stores in South Yorkshire.

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Boots Closes 3 Stores: Impact on Prescriptions

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/boots-closes-three-more-stores/)

Description: Boots has shut down three more stores, as it moves forward with its plan to close 300 stores across the UK over the next 12 months. On Saturday (18 November), Boots closed its branches in Mudge Way, Plymouth; Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter; and Low Moor Road, Kirkby, Ashfield. The NHS issued a memo to shoppers and patients who use the Plymouth branch, which is located next to Plympton Health Centre, to inform them that “you will need to find and nominate another pharmacy to dispense your prescriptions going forward.”

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NHS Delays Impact UK Economy : Lost Workdays

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/one-in-three-people-in-uk-miss-work-due-to-delays-in-accessing-nhs-care-savanta-poll/)

Description: Long waiting times for National Health Service (NHS) care are leaving people too sick to work in the UK, which is affecting the country’s economy. One in three people missed work in 2022 due to delays in accessing NHS care, revealed a new survey by Pollsters Savanta. The market research consultancy surveyed 2,235 people in the UK this month on behalf of the Liberal Democrats.

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Prostate Cancer: UK £42m TRANSFORM Trial, Spring 2024 Launch

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/uks-biggest-prostate-cancer-screening-trial-to-begin-next-year/)

Description: The government has joined hands with Prostate Cancer UK to launch a massive screening trial in the country next year. Called TRANSFORM, the trial will use innovative screening methods like an MRI scan to detect prostate cancer, which is the most common cancer in men in the UK. The trail is scheduled for launch in Spring 2024, and recruitment is likely to begin in Autumn 2024.

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Wales Launches Digital Prescription Service

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/wales-launches-electronic-prescribing-service-eps/)

Description: Wales launched the new electronic prescribing service (EPS) last week, with the country’s first electronic prescription sent and dispensed on 17 November. The new service allows prescriptions to be sent digitally to a patient’s nominated pharmacy, thus eliminating the need for paper forms.

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Tag: Wales-EPS-launch,Electronic-prescribing-benefits,Digital-transformation-in-healthcare,E-prescribing-advantages,Welsh-healthcare-technology,Wales-EPS-implementation

MHRA : Approved Casgevy for Sickle Cell & ?-thalassemia

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/mhra-approves-first-gene-editing-treatment-for-sickle-cell-disease-and-thalassemia/)

Description: The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has authorised an innovative and first-of-its-kind gene-editing treatment for sickle-cell disease and transfusion-dependent ?-thalassemia. Known as Casgevy (exagamglogene autotemcel), the treatment is based on the innovative gene-editing tool CRISPR, for which its inventors were awarded the Nobel Prize in 2020.

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Victoria Atkins CliniChem Visit:Boosting Pharmacy Services

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/health-secretary-victoria-atkins-visits-clinichem-pharmacy-in-central-london/)

Description: Victoria Atkins MP, the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, visited NPA board member Sukhi Basra (L) at CliniChem pharmacy in Central London on Thursday (16 November). Basra was accompanied by NPA Chief Executive Mark Lyonette. This was among Atkins’ first appointments following her recent promotion in the recent Cabinet reshuffle.

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UKHSA Alarming Findings on Antibiotic Resistance in 2022

Posted by 11 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/antibiotic-prescribing-increases-by-over-8-in-england/)

Description: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published the latest national surveillance data on antibiotic prescribing and resistance. The English surveillance programme for antimicrobial utilisation and resistance (ESPAUR) report showed an increase in antibiotic use in all settings (apart from dental) in 2022.

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Tag: Antibiotic-prescribing-2022,ESPAUR-report,Antibiotic-use-increase-2022,Antibiotic-resistant-infection-2022,COVID-19-and-antibiotics,Hand-hygiene-for-infection-prevention

RPS Wales : Pharmacists Leading the Charge for a Greener NHS

Posted by 11 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pharmacys-role-in-reducing-nhs-carbon-emissions-highlighted-at-welsh-senedd/)

Description: Members of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) highlighted the work of pharmacists in making medicines use and the whole NHS more environmentally sustainable at the Welsh Senedd this week. Politicians present were informed that around 25 per cent of the NHS’ carbon emissions result from medicines use, and therefore pharmacists’ expert skills are crucial for reducing these emissions.

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Pharmacy First for 7 Ailments | Launching Jan 31

Posted by 11 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pharmacy-first-service-to-launch-next-year/)

Description: This Pharmacy First Common Ailments service will help patients seek treatment for seven common conditions directly from a pharmacy without the need for a GP appointment or prescription. Launching on 31 January next year although it is subject to IT being ready, the service will cover ailments including “sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected insect bites, impetigo, shingles, and uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs)” in women.

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Tag: Pharmacy-First-Launch-Date,Prescription-only-Treatment,Common-Ailments-Pharmacy,Pharmacy-First-Payments,NHS-111-Referral-Service,Patient-Treatment-without-GP-Appointment

DHSC New NIHR RDN Transforming UK Research

Posted by 12 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/dhsc-creates-new-nihr-research-delivery-network/)

Description: The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has created a new NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) to support the successful delivery of health and social care research in England. The network, which will start operating from next year, will play a critical and active role in implementing government policies.

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Andrew Stephenson:New Minister for Health and Secondary Care

Posted by 12 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/andrew-stephenson-appointed-as-minister-of-state-for-health/)

Description: Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson has been appointed as a Minister of State in the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the latest ministerial reshuffle. As the new ‘Minister for Health and Secondary Care’, Stephenson would be looking after elective care recovery and screening, as well as the fight against major diseases like cancer, diabetes and stroke, as reported by Burnley Express. “Helping NHS services recover from the legacy of the pandemic, whilst dealing with winter pressures and the challenges of inflation will not be easy, but it is a challenge I am looking forward to,” Stephenson told Burnley Express.

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Tag: Elective-Care-Recovery,NHS-Services-Recovery,Manifesto-Commitments,Conservative-MP-Pendle,Winter-pressures-management-in-NHS,Healthcare-screening-advancements

GPhC UK Raises Renewal Fees by 7.5% in 2024

Posted by 12 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/gphc-council-to-increase-renewal-fees-by-7-5-from-april-2024/)

Description: The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has decided to increase the renewal fees of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy premises by 7.5% from April 2024. The pharmacy technician’s renewal fee will see an increase by £9 from £121 to £130, pharmacists fees from £257 to £276, and pharmacy premises from £365 to £392. The following decision came even despite the renewal fees being frozen for individual registrants since 2019 and for pharmacy premises since 2021.

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Pfizer Cost-Cutting Move: 500 Jobs Slashed at Kent Site

Posted by 13 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pfizer-to-axe-500-jobs-as-part-of-its-cost-cutting-campaign/)

Description: Pharma giant, Pfizer has announced plans to cut 500 jobs at its Sandwich site in Kent, England as part of its ongoing $3.5 billion cost-cutting drive. The company is also planning to shut its Pharmaceutical Sciences Small Molecule (PSSM) capabilities at the site, a spokesperson of the company told FiercePharma. However, the Sandwich site will remain open and other functions will continue with “a different size,” the spokesperson added.

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NHSE Bold Mission: Cervical Cancer Elimination by 2040

Posted by 13 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhse-pledges-to-eliminate-cervical-cancer-by-2040/)

Description: The National Health Service England (NHSE) aims to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040 by making the lifesaving Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination easily accessible to people and increasing cervical screening uptake. In addition to the campaign, the NHS is expanding the outreach of cervical screening more than ever before. Last year, the health service invited over five million people aged 25 to 64 for the screening, out of which 3.5 million were tested.

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Tag: NHSE-cervical-cancer-elimination,HPV-vaccination-accessibility,Cervical-screening-outreach,HPV-vaccine-flexibility,Cervical-cancer-prevention-tools,HPV-vaccine-benefits

Brexit's Impact on NHS Medicine Supply: Urgent Action Needed

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhs-medicine-shortage-hit-high-due-to-brexit-red-tape/)

Description: A report released by the Independent Commission has blamed Brexit supply issues for medicine shortages. NHS is forced to pay extortionate prices to fulfil the demand for vital antibiotics, anti-depressants, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) drugs. The report highlights the impact of affected medicine supply issues on community pharmacies and patients.

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Tag: Brexit-medicine-shortages,NHS-antibiotics-supply-issues,HRT-drugs-shortage,Medicine-supply-impact-on-pharmacies,Medicine-shortages-and-market-instability,Brexit-impact-on-NHS

GSK's Momelotinib Nears Approval for Myelofibrosis

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/ema-recommends-approving-gsks-oral-therapy-for-rare-blood-cancer/)

Description: The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended approving an oral therapy to treat myelofibrosis patients with moderate to severe anaemia. Myelofibrosis is a rare blood cancer that affects the body’s normal production of blood cells, and the affected patients are likely to develop anaemia over the course of the disease. British drugmaker GSK, the manufacturer of the oral therapy known as momelotinib, said that it can be used to treat “both newly diagnosed and previously treated myelofibrosis patients.”

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Tag: Oral-therapy-for-myelofibrosis,Momelotinib-approval,Myelofibrosis-treatment,GSK-myelofibrosis-medication,Anaemia-in-myelofibrosis-patients,Myelofibrosis-FDA-treatment

Lloyds Pharmacy Shift: Closures Amid Industry Pressures

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/lloyds-closed-and-sold-all-its-pharmacies-in-wales/)

Description: Lloyds Pharmacy announced the withdrawal of pharmacy services from all Sainsbury’s stores over mounting “industry pressures” faced by the community pharmacies. The company had 77 branches at the beginning of this year – out of which five branches closed their doors and transferred the ownership of the remaining 72 to others. It was announced in June this year that Lloyds Pharmacy branches in Sainsbury’s will close its operation throughout 2023.

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Tag: Lloyds-Pharmacy-withdrawal,Sainsburys-pharmacy-services-closure,Community-pharmacies-challenges,Lloyds-Pharmacy-branches-closure,Closure-of-pharmacies-in-Wales

Victoria Atkins:New Health Secretary in Cabinet Reshuffle UK

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/victoria-atkins-steps-up-as-the-health-secretary-to-tackle-ongoing-nhs-challenges/)

Description: Louth and Horncastle’s MP Victoria Atkins has taken the new role of Health Secretary today (13 November) amid the PM’s cabinet reshuffle. Steve Barclay, the former Secretary of State for Health and Social Care was moved to become Environment Secretary after being assigned the role of Health Secretary. The following decision was made consequent to Steve Barclay being reassigned from the role.

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Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment: NHS Mandate

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/no-medicines-contracts-for-suppliers-who-do-not-submit-evergreen-assessment-from-2024-says-nhse/)

Description: Starting from January 2024, it will be compulsory for medicine suppliers in the NHS supply chain in England to submit an Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment each year. Suppliers who fail to submit the sustainability assessment will not be placed on medicines contracts, said NHS England. The NHS has taken this move as part of its ambition to reach carbon net zero by 2045.

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Vertex Cystic Fibrosis Therapies Face UK Access Hurdle

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nices-draft-guidance-against-use-of-vertex-therapies-may-upset-new-cystic-fibrosis-patients/)

Description: Modulator therapies, manufactured by Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX.O), may no longer be available for new cystic fibrosis (CF) patients in the UK. A draft guidance recently published by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) stated that it would not recommend the use of Kaftrio, Symkevi and Orkambi on new CF patients. Kaftrio and Symkevi are currently recommended for the treatment of cystic fibrosis in patients aged 6 years and older, while Orkambi is used for patients aged 1 and older.

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NHS Blood-Thinning Drugs Save Thousands: Health Triumphs

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/rapid-rollout-of-blood-thinning-drugs-saves-thousands-of-lives-says-nhs/)

Description: The National Health Service (NHS) has said that the roll-out of blood-thinning drugs has helped save thousands of lives. In January 2022, the NHS launched a drive to rapidly expand the use of life-saving direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in people who are at increased risk of strokes. Since then, more than 24 million prescriptions have been given to such patients and around 460,000 more people have started taking the drugs. This prevented an estimated 17,000 strokes and 4,000 deaths in the last 18 months, as revealed by the new NHS data.

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Tag: NHS-report,Blood-thinning-drugs,Cardiovascular-conditions,Direct-Oral-Anticoagulants,Best-oral-anticoagulants-for-stroke-prevention,NHS-rollout,AF-related-strokes

Alzheimer's Diagnosis: NHS Welcomes £5m Blood Test Project

Posted by 16 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/blood-tests-for-alzheimers-diagnosis-could-be-available-on-nhs-within-five-years/)

Description: A £5m project has been launched to introduce new blood tests in the National Health Service (NHS) that can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. The blood tests could be available on the NHS within five years and they can diagnose the disease earlier and more accurately than current methods, experts have said. Alzheimer’s Research UK, the Alzheimer’s Society and the National Institute of Health and Care Research have jointly launched the project.

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Tag: Alzheimer's-blood-test,NHS-blood-test-for-dementia,Early-Alzheimers-diagnosis,Amyloid-and-tau-blood-tests,Blood-test-vs-lumbar-puncture,Future-of-Alzheimers-diagnosis

Pharmacy Guild: Empowering Workers for Safe Patient Care

Posted by 16 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/iam-healthcare-launches-campaign-to-unionise-pharmacy-workers/)

Description: IAM Healthcare and pharmacy labour activists have initiated a new worker empowerment project to help pharmacies unionise over unsafe staffing levels and increasing workloads. The campaign is coined “The Pharmacy Guild” to establish higher standards of practice in pharmacies to protect patients.

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Tag: Healthcare-workers-union,Pharmacy-labor-activism,Worker-empowerment-project,CVS-and-Walgreens-walkout,Safe-patient-care-standards,IAM-Healthcare,Social-movement-in-pharmacy

Macbon Chemist Glasgow Sale: Heartfelt Farewell After 35 Yrs

Posted by 18 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/popular-glasgow-pharmacy-sold-for-the-first-time-in-35-years/)

Description: Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, on Tuesday (7 November) announced the sale of Macbon Chemist for the first time in 35 years. The popular community pharmacy, which is located in the heart of the Tollcross area in the east end of Glasgow, dispenses 8,000 National Health System (NHS) items per month. Elizabeth McLaughlin owned the pharmacy since 1987, recently decided to retire and sold the pharmacy for an undisclosed sum.

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Tag: Property-Advisory-Services,Macbon-Chemist-Sale,Investment-Property-Specialist,Pharmacy-business-acquisition,Corporate-real-estate-market-trends,Independent-pharmacy-growth-potential

RPS Unveils 3 Awards - Daniel Thomas,OPERA and Barnett

Posted by 18 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/rps-celebrates-outstanding-contributions-to-the-pharmacy-field-with-three-new-awards/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) announced three new awards – the Daniel Thomas Award, the OPERA Award and the Barnett Award – at its annual conference on Friday. RPS President Professor Claire Anderson said each award recognises “exceptional contributions to the pharmacy field.” The Daniel Thomas Award recognises pharmacists or pharmaceutical scientists who died while actively practising in the profession.

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Mounjaro: New Diabetes Medicine Approved for Weight Loss

Posted by 18 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/new-diabetes-medicine-approved-for-obesity-in-the-uk/)

Description: A diabetes medicine, Mounjaro, has been approved by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to treat overweight patients. The weight loss medication originally developed for Type 2 diabetes is now accessible to individuals aged 18 and over who are dealing with obesity and weight-related health issues. The active ingredient, tirzepatide, works by making the patient feel fuller and reducing food cravings.

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Tag: MHRA-approval,Weight-loss medication,Tirzepatide,Effective-weight-loss-with-Mounjaro,Benefits-of-Tirzepatide-for-obesity,Tirzepatide-clinical-trial-results,Obesity-treatment

Reducing Breast Cancer Risk : Anastrozole New Role

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/repurposed-nhs-drug-could-help-prevent-thousands-of-women-from-breast-cancer/)

Description: The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved Anastrozole in a new use to prevent the disease. The off-patent drug has been used as a breast cancer treatment for many years. Clinical trials have shown that it can reduce the incidence of breast cancer in post-menopausal women with increased risk by almost 50 per cent.

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Tag: Anastrozole-breast-cancer-prevention,MHRA-approved-Anastrozole,Breast-cancer-treatment-with-Anastrozole,Medicines-Repurposing-Programme,NHS-England-breast-cancer-prevention

UK :Smoke-Free Generation with New Tobacco and Vapes Bill

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/government-proposals-to-create-first-smokefree-generation-receive-massive-public-response/)

Description: The UK government’s proposal to introduce a tobacco and vapes bill received support from the public to create the first ‘smokefree generation’. The historic law to ban the sale of tobacco products to children aged 14 and younger from legally being sold cigarettes in England. King Charles delivered his first speech as monarch at the state opening of Parliament on Tuesday, 7 November.

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FDA Approves Cosentyx for Hidradenitis Suppurativa Relief

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/fda-approves-novartis-drug-cosentyx-to-treat-hidradenitis-suppurativa-patients/)

Description: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Novartis drug, Cosentyx, (secukinumab) to treat moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in adults. HS is a chronic, progressive and painful disease which affects one in 100 people worldwide, and has limited treatment options. “Cosentyx is the only FDA-approved fully human biologic that directly inhibits interleukin-17A (IL-17A), a cytokine believed to be involved in the inflammation of HS,” said the Swiss company.

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RPS Urges Legislation Against Paracetamol Multi-Buy Deals

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/rps-urges-uk-govt-to-pass-law-banning-multi-buy-deals-of-paracetamol/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has said that multi-buy deals on paracetamol violate the existing voluntary sales guidelines. The professional body is urging the government to pass legislation that prohibits retailers from making such offers on medicines for pain relief. They have also sent letters to MP Maria Caulfield who is the Minister for Mental Health and Women’s Health. The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is requesting to take action on the legislation at the earliest.

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King’s Fund 3 Vital Steps : Revitalizing UK Healthcare:

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/the-kings-fund-to-prioritise-careers-in-health-and-social-care/)

Description: As the countdown to the next UK election begins, the King’s Fund has identified three priorities to improve public health. The national action would be taken by the future government to fix the “NHS and social care” in the country. The health policy think tank said it would prioritise “improving access to out-of-hospital care”, making “careers in health and social care” more attractive and tackling the biggest risk factors affecting people’s health.

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GPhC to Integrate Standards for Hospital Chief Pharmacists

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/consultation-on-draft-standards-for-hospital-chief-pharmacists-expected-by-early-2024-says-duncan-rudkin/)

Description: Duncan Rudkin, the CEO of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhc) has highlighted the importance of strengthening pharmacy governance to provide clarity around how pharmacies are organised and managed. This will ensure that patients and the public continue to receive safe and effective pharmacy care, he said while speaking at the annual Sigma Conference in London on Sunday (5 November). According to him, there could be rules that outlined the essential roles and responsibilities of responsible pharmacists, and professional standards for responsible pharmacists, superintended pharmacists and chief pharmacists.

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Tag: GPhC-news,Duncan-Rudkin,Sigma-conference-2023,pharmacy-business,pharmacy-governance,pharmacy-regulation,latest-pharmacy-news-uk

PM Rishi Sunak Backs Pharmacists Sigma Conference s

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pm-rishi-sunaks-tribute-to-community-pharmacy-at-the-sigma-conference/)

Description: Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has backed pharmacists to play a greater clinical role in the health and well-being of the nation, describing them as “valuable and trusted” members of the community. Pharmacists have faced a difficult year with 222 community pharmacies closing in just the first six months. Boots alone will be closing 300 branches over the next 12 months.

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Tag: Rishi-Sunak,Community-pharmacies-UK,Pharmacists-role-in-healthcare,Pharmacy-funding-UK,Boots-pharmacy-closures,Sigma-pharmacy-UK-conference,Supply-chain-issues-in-pharmacies

CPE CEO Janet Morrison: £645M Investment & Primary Care Plan

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/primary-care-recovery-plan-negotiations-to-be-announced-in-few-weeks-says-cpe-chief/)

Description: Community Pharmacy England (CPE) CEO, Janet Morrison said that the negotiations for the £645 million investment pledged to community pharmacies in 2023-25 have concluded. The government’s primary care recovery plan is to be announced in a “few weeks” and negotiations for the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) from April 2024 will begin.

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Tag: Community-Pharmacy-England,Janet-Morrison-CEO,£645-million-investment,Primary-care-recovery-plan,Pharmacy-First-service,NHS-Pharmacy-Contraception-Service,Community-pharmacy-sustainability

Hemant Patel on Health Inequalities - SIGMA 2023

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/hemant-patel-spoke-about-his-new-ics-role-and-the-social-model-of-health-in-the-nhs/)

Description: After struggling with COVID, Hemant Petal is back to good health, and now he is on a mission to reduce “health inequalities”. Speaking at the SIGMA Conference 2023, he spoke about his new role as Clinical Lead, Health Inequalities and Population Health Management, SE Essex Alliance, Essex ICB. “So, my new role is outside pharmacy, nothing to do with pharmacy. But it is important, I feel that I share some of my insights about the work that I’m doing that might benefit you,” he said.

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Tag: Health-Inequalities-Mission,SIGMA-Conference-2023,NHS-Changes,Community-Pharmacies,NHS-England-Programme,Population-Health-Management,National-Index-of-Multiple-Deprivation

MP Steve Brine: Transforming UK Healthcare

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pharmacy-inquiry-pushed-back-by-few-weeks-says-mp-steve-brine/)

Description: MP Steve Brine, the chair of the health and care committee, said that the healthcare in the UK “doesn’t work without pharmacy”. The inquiry focuses on addressing current issues, particularly around the “funding model, digital infrastructure and workforce recruitment, training and retention.” Brine said at the Sigma annual conference on Sunday, that he wants to “focus on the sector”, and “drill down into some of the challenges and potential” that lies ahead.

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Dr. Leyla Hannbeck at SIGMA 2023: Pharmacy Challenges

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/hub-and-spoke-is-not-a-panacea-says-aimp-ceo-dr-leyla-hannbeck/)

Description: Speaking at the SIGMA Conference 2023, Dr Leyla Hannbeck, CEO of the Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies (AIMp), spoke about the increasing number of prescriptions, lack of funding and other existing challenges. Leyla explained how the pharmacy sector is facing immense challenges which are disrupting the delivery of services as well as impacting its growth. She further spoke about the hub and spoke model, and how it is unable to solve the issues.

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Tag: SIGMA-Conference-2023,Dr-Leyla-Hannbeck,Association-of-Independent-Multiple-Pharmacies,Hub-and-spoke-model,Pharmacy-sector-challenges,Prescription-volume

New Dementia Study Reveals Alarming Trends | Zeyzelf Hope

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/is-the-new-development-a-major-breakthrough-for-treating-alzheimer/)

Description: A new study published in The Lancet has revealed that a total of 1.7 million people could be living with dementia in England and Wales by 2040. The research highlighted increasing numbers of people who will suffer from Alzheimer’s. The disease would massively increase the burden on the healthcare system. The research was led by University of College London (UCL).

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Tag: Living-with-dementia-in-England-and-Wales-by-2040,Elderly-patients-and-Zeyzelf-patch,Twice-weekly-patch-for-Alzheimers,Treatment-of-Alzheimers-disease

Rising VPAS Rates: Impact on NHS UK Budgets

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/rising-drug-taxes-may-necessitate-icbs-to-secure-an-additional-37-million-annually-says-bgma/)

Description: The British Generic Manufacturers Association (BGMA) has warned that England’s 42 integrated care boards (ICBs) may need to allocate an extra £37 million from their budgets annually for the next five years due to the spiralling tax rates. The government’s Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing and Access (VPAS) rebate rate increased more than five-fold in the past two years, the BGMA said in its white paper released on Monday (October 30).

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Tag: British-Generic-Manufacturers-Association,VPAS-rebate-rate,NHS-leaders,Branded-generics,ABPI-negotiations,Statutory-Scheme-for-branded-medicines,Medicines-shortages

Professor Mahendra Patel: Transforming Health Outcomes

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/patel-honoured-by-the-nigerian-medical-association-for-research-in-equality-diversity-and-inclusion/)

Description: Senior academic pharmacist, Professor Mahendra Patel, recently received an award for his outstanding contribution and support for the Nigerian community in the UK. The Medical Association of Nigerians across GB (MANSAG) conducted its two-day annual General and Scientific Conference on October 27 and 28 in London. The theme of the conference focussed on “Transforming Health Outcomes” to celebrate the contributions Nigerian doctors make to healthcare systems in the UK and globally.

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Tag: Professor-Mahendra-Patel,Nigerian-community-in-the-UK,Medical-Association-of-Nigerians,Transforming-Health-Outcomes,Pharmacy-Business,MANSAG-annual-conference

UK Invests £100M in AI for Health | Rishi Sunak's Vision

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/uk-govt-to-invest-100m-for-developing-ai-powered-solutions-to-healthcare-challenges/)

Description: The UK Government is investing £100 million to accelerate the use of AI in life sciences and healthcare under a new mission. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the AI Life Sciences Accelerator Mission in his speech last week. The new initiative will capitalise on the UK’s unique strengths in securing “health data and cutting-edge AI.” It will also help to identify those at risk of “dementia” and will ensure that patients participate in the trials at the right time to develop new treatments effectively.

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Tag: UK-Government-AI-investment,AI-Life-Sciences-Accelerator,Rishi-Sunak-announcement,Health-data-AI,Dementia-risk-identification,Innovative-AI-therapies,AI-solutions for healthcare

Jeremy Meader Named Bestway's Chief Wholesale Officer

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/jeremy-meader-replaces-anup-sodha-as-bestway-healthcare-chief-wholesale-officer/)

Description: Bestway Healthcare has appointed Jeremy Meader as its new chief wholesale officer, following the retirement of Anup Sodha. Meader would join the company in mid-November but is expected to officially assume his responsibilities from January 2, 2024. He will lead Lexon, Bestway Medhub, Wardle’s, Knights Fragrances, PI & Specials manufacturing and the wholesale supply chain.

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Tag: Bestway-Healthcare-news,Jeremy-Meader-appointment,Anup-Sodha-retirement,Bestway-Group-success,Bestway-Healthcare-growth,Well-Pharmacy-Lexon-UK-Ireland,Bestway-Group-healthcare-sector

Traveling with Medical Cannabis: Laws, Tips, and Safety

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/everything-to-know-about-travelling-when-you-use-medical-cannabis/)

Description: Travelling with medical cannabis can be a complex and often confusing experience, given the diverse legal regulations across different countries and states. Patients who rely on medical cannabis for their wellbeing need to be well-informed and prepared to ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. This comprehensive guide covers essential aspects, legal considerations, and practical tips for individuals who use medical cannabis and wish to travel. Know the Laws The first and most crucial step before travelling with medical cannabis is to understand the laws and regulations of both the departure and destination locations. Laws regarding medical cannabis use vary significantly from one country, state, or even city to another. Some places have legalised medical cannabis, while others strictly prohibit its use. Researching and familiarising oneself with the specific regulations of the destination, transit countries, and the home country is essential.

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Tag: Traveling-with-medical-cannabis,Medical-cannabis-travel-guide,Legal-regulations-for-medical-cannabis-travel,Traveling-with-cannabis-prescription,Medical-cannabis-travel-tips

Community Pharmacy Owners Share Autumn Challenges

Posted by 26 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/cpe-seeks-inputs-on-winter-pressure-from-independents-and-non-cca/)

Description: Community Pharmacy England (CPE) is seeking views from all community pharmacy owners about the pressures faced this autumn season. A survey has been launched as the “November Pre-Committee Opinion Poll” until 6 November to seek views from independents and non-Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) members. The results of the poll will be sent to the head offices of CCA multiples next week for discussion at the November Committee Meeting.

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Tag: Community-Pharmacy-England,CPE-Pre-Committee-Opinion-Poll,Pharmacy-Owners-Pressure,November-Committee-Meeting-CCA,Community-Pharmacy,CPE-Survey-Results

MHRA Warning: Risk of Fake Weight Loss Pens - Stay Safe

Posted by 26 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/fake-ozempic-and-saxenda-pens-found-in-the-uk/)

Description: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has warned the public to avoid buying pre-filled weight loss pens without a prescription. The warning came after 369 fake Ozempic injections have been seized since January 2023. However, Saxenda pens were obtained by members of the public in the UK through “non-legitimate routes”.

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Tag: MHRA-weight-loss-pen-warning,Ozempic-injections-warning,Saxenda-pens-non-legitimate-sources,Buy-weight-loss-pens-with-prescription,Ozempic-for-type-2-diabetes,Saxenda-for-weight-loss

Pharmacists Walkout: Demanding Change | Nov 1-3, 2023

Posted by 26 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pharmageddon-walkout-hits-as-3-day-workers-protests-begin/)

Description: The employees from large drugstore chains staged an additional walkout at stores this week from 1 Nov to 3 Nov. Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid pharmacists launched a three-day walkout to push companies to hire more staff and improve working conditions. The majority of pharmacy workers in Kansas City called in sick or walked off the job as they felt it was harder to work with “minimal” help.

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Tag: Walgreens-pharmacist-walkout,CVS-pharmacy-staff-protest,Walgreens-store-closure-plans,Large-drugstore-chains-walkout,Pharmageddon,Pharmageddon-protest-term

Save Lives with Naloxone Kits in Scotland

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/scottish-pharmacies-receive-naloxone-in-national-bid-to-reduce-overdose-deaths/)

Description: Scottish community pharmacies will now hold two Naloxone kits, available in either nasal spray or injectable form, essential for reversing opioid overdoses. The Emergency Access Naloxone Scheme, which is backed by £300,000 of Scottish Government funding, began on Monday (30 October). Drugs and Alcohol Policy Minister Elena Whitham said, “Through our National Mission to reduce drug deaths and harms, we have invested more than £3 million in widening access to Naloxone, including through our emergency services.”

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Tag: Scottish-community-pharmacies,Naloxone-kits,Nasal-spray-Naloxone,Injectable-Naloxone,Emergency-Access-Naloxone-Scheme,National-Mission-to-reduce-drug-deaths

New Alopecia Treatment - Litfulo: A Hopeful Solution

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/mhra-approves-new-dose-for-treating-alopecia-areata/)

Description: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has authorised a new drug today (1 November) to treat severe alopecia areata. Litfulo is the new hard capsule medicine with a recommended dosage of just 50 mg per day. It contains an active ingredient, ritlecitinib, an enzyme inhibitor treatment for patients over 12 years. Ritlecitinib works by reducing the activity of enzymes in the body called JAK3 and TEC kinases that cause hair follicle inflammation.

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Tag: MHRA-authorization-for-alopecia,MHRA-new-drug-for-alopecia,Litfulo-recommended-dosage,Ritlecitinib-enzyme-inhibitor,Alopecia-areata-treatment,Hair-regrowth-with-Ritlecitinib

Meet GPhC New Pharmacy Leadership Team | Exciting Changes

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/gphc-appoints-two-new-chief-officers/)

Description: The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) recently appointed a chief pharmacy officer and a chief enforcement officer on 26 October. Roz Gittins will be joining as chief pharmacy officer and deputy registrar whereas Dionne Spence as chief enforcement officer and deputy registrar from 3 January. The regulator confirmed that the new officers will “form the new executive structure of the GPhC”.

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Tag: General-Pharmaceutical-Council-news,Roz-Gittins-chief-pharmacy-officer,GPhC-executive-structure,Mark-Voce-chief-strategy-officer,GPhC-leadership-team,Pharmacy-news

MHRA Win Against Illegal Meds :£5M Seized | Operation Pangea

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/mhra-seized-over-two-million-illegal-doses-worth-5-million-this-year/)

Description: The MHRA’s Criminal Enforcement Unit (CEU), working with other law enforcement partners, has seized more than two million “illegally traded medicines” this year, with a total value of £5 million. The products confiscated in the UK were prescription-only medicines including anti-depressants, pain medication and human growth hormones.

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Tag: MHRA-Criminal-Enforcement-Unit,Operation-Pangea,Illegally-Traded-Medicines,Prescription-Only-Medicines,Operation-Pangea-15-year-Anniversary,Pain-Medication

Complete 2023/24 CPAF Screening Questionnaire by July 30

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/2023-24-cpaf-screening-questionnaire-available-until-30th-july/)

Description: Pharmacy owners using NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) Manage Your Service (MYS) portal are urged to complete the 2023/24 Community Pharmacy Assurance Framework (CPAF) screening questionnaire which is available until midnight on Sunday (30 July). The short screening questionnaire consists of 10 questions. Those who are not yet signed up to MYS will be able to complete the questionnaire online. The questions will be published on the NHSBSA website shortly.

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Tag: Pharmacy-owners-NHSBSA-MYS-portal,Complete-2023/24-CPAF-screening-questionnaire,MYS-registration-for-pharmacy-owners,CPAF-process-for-community-pharmacies

Britons Embrace Community Pharmacies : NPA

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/npa-data-highlights-publics-growing-appreciation-for-community-pharmacies/)

Description: The National Pharmacy Association (NPA), released survey data today (30 October) which suggests Britons have a higher regard for community pharmacies than retail settings. It also highlighted the level of awareness of pharmacies’ healthcare duties, which range from NHS medicines consultations to monitoring blood pressure. The survey conducted by Research Without Barriers involved 1680 adults in England from 20-23 October 2023.

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Tag: The-National-Pharmacy-Association,Britons-regard-for-community-pharmacies,NHS-medicines-consultations,Community-Pharmacy-England,Ask-Your-Pharmacist-Week-awareness

Ealing Council Suspends License | Shocking Discoveries

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/ealing-shops-license-suspended-after-discovery-of-illicit-drugs/)

Description: An off licence has had its licence suspended after a team from Ealing Council found unmarked illegal items on the premises. Harcharan Singh claimed he was allowing locals to store their medicines at his shop, King Quality Foods, while they visited the nearby temple. Singh’s representative, Surendra Panchal, told the panel about the reasons which baffled the chair of the licensing sub-committee, Cllr Anthony Kelly.

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Tag: Unmarked-illegal-items,Ealing-Council,King-Quality-Foods,Medicines-storage,High-blood-pressure-medication,Diabetes-medica,Prescription-drugs

Community Pharmacist Heroic Save | Bee Sting Emergency

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pharmacists-hailed-hero-for-saving-womans-life-after-near-fatal-bee-sting/)

Description: A community pharmacist was applauded for his ‘quick-thinking’ action in treating a Co Down woman with a fatal bee sting. Joan Johnson, from Moira, was stung on her scalp in her home garden. After the bite, she noticed allergic reactions on her neck and ears with severe itching and redness. However, she was advised to visit her local pharmacy by the GP where the pharmacist, Stephen Joyce, quickly administered life-saving antihistamine and an adrenaline injection while an ambulance was called.

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Tag: Community-pharmacist,Fatal-bee-sting-treatment,Stephen-Joyce-pharmacist,Community-pharmacy-expertise,Northern-Ireland-healthcare,Life-saving-pharmacy-services

DHSC UK Updates June 2023 Medicine Pricing

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/dhsc-updates-june-2023-price-concessions-after-cpe-members-report-medicine-pricing-issues/)

Description: Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has updated the final price concessions for June 2023, following a discussion by Community Pharmacy England regarding medicine pricing issues reported by pharmacy owners (its members). A price concession only applies for the month it is granted; any prices agreed for concessions requested late in the month will roll over into the following month.

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Tag: DHSC-updates-June-2023,Pharmaceutical-pricing-news,Drug-Tariff-price,Community-Pharmacy-England,NHS-medicines-bill,Concessionary-price-process,DHSC-pricing-changes

Revolutionizing Retail Security: Operation Pegasus Unveiled

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/boots-partners-with-home-office-to-fight-retail-crime/)

Description: The multiple is working in partnership with the UK’s other retailers and the Home Office to tackle ‘retail crime’ at 10 Downing Street on 23 October. The initiative is known as “Operation Pegasus”, chaired by Crime and Policing Minister Chris Philp MP and led by Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne. Boots with other retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, John Lewis, and Waitrose plans to fund a “team of specialist police officers and intelligence analysts”.7 Bourne, the national lead for business and retail crime claimed that the action plan will be a “game-changer” for policing as it is “the first national partnership of its kind”.

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Tag: Operation-Pegasus-initiative,Retail-crime-prevention,Chris-Philp-MP,Boots-retailer,National-partnership-for-policing,CCTV-and-facial-recognition-technology,Shoplifting-prevention-plan

North London Pharmacy Confidential Sale : Legacy Transferred

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/university-friends-acquire-north-london-pharmacy-after-34-year-ownership/)

Description: The University friends purchased the North London pharmacy for a confidential sum. Nabeel Patel, a GP pharmacist at Haringey GP Federation and Huseyin Akpinar, a former councillor at Enfield Council bought it following a confidential sales process with Mark Page at Christie & Co. Kiran and Nita Patel, who have owned and operated Beautychem Pharmacy since 1989, have decided to retire.

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Tag: University-friends-North-London,Nabeel-Patel-GP-pharmacist,Huseyin-Akpinar-former-councillor,Beautychem-Pharmacy,Impact-of-pharmacists-in-community,Tottenham-community-pharmacy

PDA Supports Pharmacists Amid Boots Pharmacy Closures

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pda-believes-redundancy-is-a-possibility-for-some-boots-pharmacists/)

Description: The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has announced that it will support its member impacted by the decision to close 300 more Boots pharmacies. After the announcement of closure of 300 Boots pharmacies over the next year, the association believes this is approximately one out of every eight current Boots pharmacy locations.

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Tag: Boots-pharmacy-closures,PDA-Union-support,Pharmacy-employees-rights,Relief-pharmacists-demand,Join-PDA-for-support,NHS-services-and-pharmacy,Pharmacy-First-initiative

Unlock Savings on NHS Prescriptions for Long-Term Health

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhs-launched-new-campaign-to-help-patients-save-prescription-costs/)

Description: NHS England has launched a prescription savings campaign, particularly for those living with long-term conditions. The campaign is specifically for individuals residing in deprived areas as they receive more prescriptions than people in affluent areas. It is also known that people with low income could be entitled to help with costs or free prescriptions depending on their circumstances. The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA), an active member of the Prescription Charges Coalition, is actively striving to eliminate prescription charges in England as well.

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Tag: Prescription-Savings-Campaign,NHS-England,Long-Term-Conditions,Prescription-Charges-Coalition,Prescription-Prepayment-Certificate,How-to-save-on-NHS-prescriptions

Elsevier PharmaPendium : Empowering Pharma Excellence

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/elsevier-unveiled-pharmapendium-drug-development-decision-making-platform/)

Description: The global company in information and data analytics, Elsevier launched a platform, PharmaPendium for drug candidates. It is an effective tool that provides data including complete Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Medicines Agency (EMA) approval packages for drug development. The platform is supported by the FDA, the Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) and the top 20 global pharma companies.

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Tag: PharmaPendium-platform,Drug-development-data-analytics,FDA-approval-packages,Drug-development-challenges,PharmaPendium-benefits,Pharma-nonclinical-studies

MHRA Class 3 Recall: Sildenafil 100mg Tablets

Posted by 3 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/mhra-recalls-sildenafil-100mg-film-coated-tablets/)

Description: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a class 3 medicines recall for Sildenafil 100mg Film-coated Tablets (Strandhaven Limited T/A Somex Pharma). Manufacturer of drug, Strandhaven Limited T/A Somex Pharma has informed the MHRA that the pack size on some cartons of the batch state 8 tablets instead of 4 tablets. This is an error due to cartons being mixed at the printers. All cartons with batch number ET22028 contain one blister strip of 4 tablets regardless of whether it states 8 tablets or 4 tablets on the pack.

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Tag: MHRA-Sildenafil-recall,Sildenafil-100mg-tablets-recall,Medicines-recall-by-MHRA,Medicines-safety-alert,Healthcare-professional-guidelines,Sildenafil-tablet-packaging-issue

Fake Ozempic Crisis Unveiled : Intriguing Scandal

Posted by 3 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/fake-ozempic-several-people-admitted-to-a-hospital-in-austria/)

Description: It has been reported that several Austrians have been taken to the hospital after injecting fake Ozempic, as confirmed by health regulator. Austria’s Federal Office for Safety in Health Care (BASG) confirmed that the patients have suffered hypoglycaemia and seizures. It is believed that the injections contained insulin instead of the weight loss drug, semaglutide.

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Tag: Fake-Ozempic-Austria,Hypoglycemia-after-injections,Novo-Nordisk-Ozempic-warning,Medication-stock-verification,UK-fake-Ozempic-reports,MHRA-Ozempic-pen-recall

Precision Medicine Launchpad Boosts NI's Life Sciences

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/uk-government-unveiled-7-5m-launchpad-to-advance-growth-agenda/)

Description: The ‘Life and Health Sciences Launchpad’ has been introduced to focus on the precision medicine sector. It would help businesses and researchers to level up their impact on economic growth within the region. The launchpad has been funded by Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

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Tag: Life-and-Health-Sciences-Launchpad,Precision-Medicine-Sector,Innovate-UK,UK-Research-and-Innovation,Precision-Medicine-Cluster,Precision-Medicine-Funding

Pharmacy2U & LloydsDirect Unite: A Digital-First Powerhouse

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pharmacy2u-acquires-lloydsdirect-union-for-digital-first-pharmacy/)

Description: Online pharmacy Pharmacy2U, acquires LloydsDirect in a merger for a single digital-first pharmacy. The companies issued a statement on 9 October and confirmed that they would operate as Pharmacy2U. It would also have a total of 1.4 million EPS nominations, as confirmed by NHS recent data.

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Tag: Online-pharmacy-acquisition,Pharmacy2U-merger-with-LloydsDirect,Digital-first-pharmacy,Pharmacy2U-CEO-Kevin-Heath,NHS-electronic-prescription-service,EPS-nominations-2023

EU Unveils Ambitious Plan to Tackle Supply Crisis

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/eu-launches-voluntary-solidarity-mechanism-to-tackle-medicines-shortages-this-winter/)

Description: The European Commission launched an initiative to deal with the ongoing supply crisis on Tuesday (24 October). The following announcement comes after the shortage of key antibiotics last winter identified by the European Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA). The “European Voluntary Solidarity Mechanism” is a proposed short-term measure that involves a Member State’s need for a given medicine to other Member States to redistribute medicines from their available stock.

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Tag: European-Commission-supply-crisis,European-Health-Emergency-Preparedness,European-Medicines-Agency-shortage,Availability-of-antibiotics-respiratory-viruses

Eminent EAHP Report Reveals Global Medicines Crisis

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/european-pharmacies-face-95-medicine-shortages/)

Description: The European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) published a shortage supply report on 17 October. They have officially stated that the shortage has resulted in care delays affecting 58 countries in their recent survey. It has been found in the report that 59 per cent of pharmacists said medicines shortage had delayed patient care, whereas 43 per cent confirmed it resulted in suboptimal treatment and 35 per cent said that it had led to the cancellation of care.

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Tag: Medicine-Shortage-Impact,EAHP-Medicine-Shortage-Report,Pharmacist-Impact-on-Patient-Care,Shortage-Impact-on-Clinician-Workload,Medicine-Shortage-Causes,Medicine-Shortage-Solutions

CVS Health Removes Ineffective Phenylephrine Pills: FDA

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/cvs-health-halts-sale-of-phenylephrine-cold-and-cough-products/)

Description: The American healthcare company, CVS Health, has decided to remove the cold and cough pills containing phenylephrine from the drug stores. The following decision comes after the health regulator, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determines the decongestant is ineffective towards flu if taken orally. However, when ingested in pill or tablet form, this ingredient fails to reach its destination from the stomach to the nasal passages.

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Tag: CVS-Health-UK,Phenylephrine-removal,US-FDA-decision,US-Food-and-drug-Administration-phenylephrine-decision,Phenylephrine-in-cough-and-cold-syrups,Benefits-of-removing-phenylephrine

FIP Report Reveals Pharmacy-Led Ailment Schemes

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/fip-releases-report-on-common-ailment-schemes-across-nations/)

Description: The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) launched a report on pharmacy-led common ailment schemes. The data was collected from 24 countries, including case studies from nine countries. It highlighted the growing demand for care models for ageing populations and the increase in chronic non-communicable diseases. Pharmacists had been managing the stress, including prescribing authority and provision of medicinal treatments.

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Tag: FIP-common-ailment-schemes-UK,Pharmacy-led-care-models-in-the-UK,FIP-report-on-pharmacy-services,Pharmacist-prescribed-treatments-UK,Common-ailment-schemes-benefits

Innovative Weight Loss Drugs: A New Era in Obesity Care

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/weight-loss-drug-candidates-multiply-spurring-hopes-of-lower-costs/)

Description: New data on weight loss drugs that could compete with Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy are raising expectations there will soon be more options, and possibly lower prices, in an estimated $100 billion marketplace, doctors and pharmaceutical executives say. Drugmakers are ratcheting up their research and aiming for new formulations that can be taken as pills, options to deliver higher weight loss or drugs that reduce fat while maintaining muscle.

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Tag: Weight-loss-drugs,Novo-Nordisk-Wegovy-alternatives,New-weight-loss-treatments,GLP-1-hormone-and-weight-loss,Obesity-treatments,GLP-1-drugs-and-price-discounts

MHRA Alert on Semaglutide Risks : Safeguard Your Health:

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/mhra-identifies-two-uk-wholesalers-selling-ozempic/)

Description: The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) confirmed that Ozempic has been found at two UK wholesalers on 18 October. The pre-filled falsely labelled pens have been purchased from legitimate suppliers in Austria and Germany. However, there has been no evidence that fake Ozempic has been supplied to UK patients.

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Tag: Dr-Alison-Cave,MHRA-Chief-Safety-Officer,Semaglutide,Risk-of-Falsified-Medicines,UK-Medicine-Safety,MHRA-Safety-Concerns,Buying-Semaglutide-Online,Yellow-Card-Scheme

Free LFD Tests at Pharmacies : Empowering Communities

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/community-pharmacies-to-provide-free-covid-19-tests-to-eligible-patients/)

Description: The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) announced that free COVID-19 lateral flow tests will be supplied through community pharmacies for at-risk groups. The service will operate from 6 November for patients aged over 12 years who are at risk of developing severe COVID-19 symptoms. Community pharmacies that have participated in this new initiative will be paid £4 plus VAT for each box of five lateral flow device test kits provided.

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Tag: DHSC-free-COVID-19-lateral-flow-tests,Free-lateral-flow-tests-DHSC,Community-pharmacy-COVID-19-tests,At-risk-groups-COVID-19-testing,LFD-tests-through-pharmacies

Innovative Tablet Press Unveiled: Dr. Gamlen's Gift

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/inventor-gifts-tablet-press-to-the-university-students/)

Description: Dr Michael Gamlen, the inventor of Gamlen instruments presents a tablet press machine to the students at the School of Pharmacy on 16 October. The equipment not only solves the challenge of producing lab-scale tablets under precise conditions but also offers valuable insights into material compaction properties. It is also known as a powder compaction analyser which has been given on loan to the University of Sunderland for five years.

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Tag: Dr-Michael-Gamlen,Tablet-press-machine,School-of-Pharmacy,Powder-compaction-analyser,Gamlen-Powder-Compaction-Analyser,Lab-scale-tablets,Powder-compaction-analyser

Pharmacy Future in Scotland : Laura Wilson Vision

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/rps-holds-discussion-with-cabinet-secretary-on-pharmacy-workforce-challenges-and-opportunities/)

Description: Laura Wilson, Director of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) in Scotland discussed the future of the pharmacy workforce with Michael Matheson, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care at the SNP conference. The event, which took place on 17 October in Aberdeen, Scotland featured other health officials including Colin Poolman, Director of the Royal College of Nursing; Kenryck Lloyd-Jones, Public Affairs and Policy Manager for Scotland, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy; and Chris Marshall, Deputy Editor at Holyrood Communications.

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Tag: Laura-Wilson-pharmacy-workforce-Scotland,Michael-Matheson-SNP-conference,Pharmacy-workforce-challenges-Scotland,Healthcare-workforce-planning-pharmacists

Boots Parent Company Q4 Results: Losses & UK Sales

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/boots-shifts-focus-on-us-market-despite-3-1bn-net-loss/)

Description: WBA, Boots parent company revealed the results for its fourth quarter of the financial year, showing three months to August 2023. The reports published on 12 October show the loss of at least $1bn following a net loss of $3.1bn on an annual basis. This marks a decrease compared to a profit of $4.3bn in the previous financial year.

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Tag: WBA-financial-results-August-2023,Boots-Q4-2023-report,WBA-net-loss-2023,Ginger-Graham-WBA-CEO,Walgreens-new-CEO-Tim-Wentworth-2023,Opioid-claims-and-litigation-WBA-2023

Revolutionizing Pharmacy Care : DHSC's Vision

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/dh-rejects-hsccs-pharmacy-funding-review-report/)

Description: The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) today (19 October) issued its official response to an evaluation conducted by an independent expert panel from the Health and Social Care Committee (HSCC) regarding government commitments in the pharmacy sector. The joint agreement between DHSC, NHSE, and CPE (Community Pharmacy England) under a five-year plan commitment to review the funding model, however, the current status is “continue to monitor and discuss progress”.

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Tag: Department-of-Health-and-Social-Care,Independent-Expert-Panel,Blood-Pressure-Checks,Community-Pharmacy-England,Pharmacy-First-service,Health-and-Social-Care-Committee

MHRA Advisory: Safe Pregnancy Pain Relief

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/mhra-warns-of-potential-risk-associated-with-nsaids-in-last-trimester-of-pregnancy/)

Description: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has reminded healthcare professionals that use of systemic (oral and injectable) Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and diclofenac is contraindicated in the last trimester of pregnancy (after 28 weeks of pregnancy). It has advised that patients who are unsure whether pain relief medicine they are taking is an anti-inflammatory (NSAID), to speak to doctor, midwife, or pharmacist. Some non-prescription pain relief medicines may contain more than one active drug, therefore it is important to read the box or the leaflet provided with the medicine to see if it contains an NSAID like ibuprofen.

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Tag: MHRA-guidelines-during-pregnancy,NSAIDs-contraindicated-in-pregnancy,NSAIDs-and-pregnancy-risks,Oligohydramnios-and-NSAIDs,Pregnancy-pain-management-guidelines

Pharmacy Revolutionizing : Interface Specialists Unveiled

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/community-pharmacy-can-play-key-role-in-management-of-primary-secondary-interface/)

Description: A new report published today (June 29) by the think tank Policy Exchange highlights key role for community pharmacy in management of primary-secondary care interface. The report called Medical Evolution has received cross-party support. It says an equivalent of 15 million GP appointments per year are spent dealing with issues managing care between GP practices and hospitals.

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Tag: Primary-secondary-care-management,Patient-care-management,NHS-App-for-patient-tracking,NHS-interface-reform,Medical-Evolution-report,NHS-Long-Term-Workforce-Plan

Empowering Self-Care: A Healthcare Revolution

Posted by 11 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/features/self-care-a-solution-for-an-overwhelmed-health-industry/)

Description: Over the last few years, we’ve seen the aftermath of Covid-19, with the demand for consumer health products being unprecedented and unpredictable, placing pressure on supply chains and labour market. In turn, the industry has experienced acute shortages across the healthcare sector, placing huge pressure on pharmacists, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Europe has an estimated shortage of around 50,000 public-sector doctors[1], which is set to increase in the coming years. While this shortage stems from several complex problems, there is a hidden force that could play a key part in helping to alleviate this burden. That force is the potential of self-care.

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Tag: Consumer-health-products,Demand-for-consumer-health-products,Over-the-Counter-(OTC)-medicines,Self-care,Supply-chains,Reclassifying-medicines,Prevention-and-self-care

Turning the Tide: PM 's Vision for Smoke-Free Generation

Posted by 11 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/government-targets-vape-crackdown-restrictions-on-sales-flavours-and-retail-display/)

Description: At the Conservative Party Conference, PM Rishi Sunak pledged to raise the legal age every year to buy from those who were born in 2009. The proposed changes also encompass heated tobacco products, recognized as smoke-free alternatives that heat, not burn, tobacco to produce a distinct nicotine-containing aerosol compared to traditional cigarette smoke.

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Tag: Conservative-Party-Conference,PM-Rishi-Sunak,Smoke-free-alternatives,Youth-vaping,E-cigarette-prescription,Smoking-cessation,Heated-tobacco-products,Underage-vaping

Limited GLP-1 Diabetes Meds : DHSC Alert

Posted by 12 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/shortage-of-glp-1-receptor-agonists-used-for-type-2-diabetes-expected-until-mid-2024/)

Description: Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for GLP-1 receptor agonists used in the management of type 2 diabetes on Tuesday (27 June). “There are very limited, intermittent supplies of all glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) licensed in the management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM),” said DHSC.

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Tag: GLP-1-receptor-agonists-shortage,Type-2-diabetes-management,Medicines-shortages-and-clinical-guidance,Pharmacists-guidance-GLP-1-Ras,Oral-antidiabetic-therapy

Unveiling Mental Health: A Journey to Awareness

Posted by 12 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/resources/mental-health-focussing-on-mental-wellbeing/)

Description: Being aware of and understanding our mental health is extremely important. Mental health is not simply a medical condition, it essentially encompasses our psychological and emotional well-being. Mental health awareness has increased in recent years, however, since the COVID-19 pandemic, awareness of our mental stability and how we process our feelings has become all too apparent. It is important that we all learn to be open with our feelings and also be able to support others who may be struggling with their own mental health.

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Tag: Mental-Health-Awareness,Coping-with-Mental-Health,WHO-Definition-of-Mental-Health,Pharmacists-Role-in-Mental-Health,Early-Signs-of-Mental-Health-Issues,Mental-Health-in-Pharmacy

PWRES Report: Battling Discrimination in Pharmacy

Posted by 13 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/call-for-urgent-need-to-rectify-racism-disparities-in-pharmacy-workforce/)

Description: Pharmacists from BAME backgrounds still face higher levels of discrimination, harassment, bullying, and career obstacles compared to their white counterparts, the Pharmacy Workforce Race Equality Standard (PWRES) report has revealed. Published by NHSE England, this report underscores the persistent presence of inequality, emphasising the crucial need for all stakeholders in the pharmacy sector to prioritise addressing these issues. The PWRES report indicates that pharmacy team members of Black ethnic backgrounds are less likely to perceive equal opportunities for career advancement or promotion within their trust. Additionally, female pharmacy team members from BAME backgrounds report higher incidents of personal discrimination in the workplace. The report also highlights an overrepresentation of pharmacy technicians from BAME backgrounds in lower-paid roles.

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Tag: Equality-in-pharmacy-workforce,Racial-disparities-in-the-pharmacy-sector,BAME-pharmacists-experiences-in-NHS,Combatting-racism-in-pharmacy-workplace,Diversity-and-inclusion-in-healthcare-sector

New CEO Tim Wentforth Takes the Helm at WBA

Posted by 13 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/tim-wentforth-named-as-boots-parent-wbas-new-ceo/)

Description: Walgreens Boots Alliance, Boots UK’s parent company, has appointed Tim Wentforth as its new CEO, effective on 23 October. He joined WBA at a pivotal time when the company plans to downsize the business while driving execution and creating greater value for employees, patients, customers and shareholders. Wentforth replaced Rosalind Brewer, who stepped down on 1 September, after two years at the helm.

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Tag: Walgreens-Boots-Alliance-CEO,Accredo-specialty-pharmacy,WBA-vision-in-healthcare,Healthcare-delivery-evolution,Boots-UK-assets-divestment,Boots-retail-sales-growth

Valproate Dispensing Update: Safety First

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/new-law-full-packs-of-valproate-containing-medicines-now-come-with-safety-warning/)

Description: The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have authorised community pharmacies throughout the UK to dispense original full packs of Valproate-containing medicines upon prescription. The necessary changes in regulations came into effect on 11 October which was strongly supported by 85 per cent of respondents concerned about risks to the unborn baby if valproate-containing medicines are used in pregnancy.

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Tag: Valproate-containing-medicines,Valproate-epilepsy-treatment,Valproate-bipolar-disorder,Valproate-patient-safety,Valproate-medical-guidelines,Valproate-dispensing-guidelines

NHS Achieves Milestone: 25M Patient Checks Delivered

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhs-staff-delivers-over-25-million-lifesaving-tests-and-checks/)

Description: The NHS staff delivered more than 25 million checks for patients’ which is almost 2 million more than before the pandemic. There has been an increase of almost 50 per cent between August to July as compared to a decade ago. In 2013, the figures saw 11 million life-saving tests and checks being conducted by NHS staff in the same period.

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Tag: NHS-tests-and-checks,New-one-stop-shops-NHS,Diagnostic-centres-for-health,Life-saving-tests-NHS,One-stop-shops-for-health-services,Amanda-Pritchard-NHS-CEO

Children's Dental Health: A Preventative Approach

Posted by 16 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/opinion/childrens-dental-health-in-crisis-considering-the-role-of-prevention-and-pharmacy/)

Description: Many of us know that oral health plays a hugely important role in our general health and wellbeing. We’re continuing to see a rise of cosmetic dentistry such as veneers and teeth whitening[1] but fundamentally, it shouldn’t be forgotten that oral health encompasses so much more than aesthetics. Our diets, the oral hygiene products we are using, and our brushing techniques are all elements that impact our oral health. It’s been hard to miss in the news that there is a dental crisis in the UK, with ‘dental deserts’ leaving some areas with over 3,000 patients for every NHS dentist[2]. With oral health being of such importance to our overall health[3], it’s only reiterated to us at Haleon that we must continue to promote access to dental care and understanding of better dental health.

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Tag: Childrens-dental-health,pharmacy-business,Tooth-decay-prevention,Dental-screenings,Oral-health,NHS-dentist,Childrens-oral-health-products,Dental-hygiene

Labour's NHS Reforms: Shaping Healthcare Tomorrow

Posted by 16 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/labours-reform-agenda-will-turn-nhs-on-its-head-says-wes-streeting/)

Description: Rising chronic illnesses and an aging population are threatening to bankrupt the National Health Service, Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said on October 11. Streeting announced a substantial £1.1 billion injection to strengthen the NHS with the goal of clearing the backlog and introducing additional clinics on evenings and weekends.

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Tag: NHS-reform-agenda,pharmacy-business,Pharmacy-Business-Awards,Fit-For-The-Future-Fund,Fair-Pay-Agreement,Rising-chronic-illnesses,Prevention-oriented-healthcare

Pharmacy2U & LloydsDirect Merger: A New Era Begins

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pharmacy2u-snaps-up-lloydsdirect-uniting-uks-top-online-pharmacies/)

Description: Pharmacy2U has recently acquired LloydsDirect in a confidential deal, bringing together two of the UK’s foremost online pharmacies. Over time, both entities will integrate their operations under the Pharmacy2U brand, the companies said in a joint statement. The two businesses complement each other effectively, and their teams will now work closely together to uphold the patient-centric approach and service quality for which both are known individually, the statement added. However, there is currently limited clarity regarding the sale process and its impact on Lloyds staff.

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Tag: LloydsDirect-acquisition,pharmacy-business,NHS-Business-Services-Authority,Online-prescription-pharmacies,Aurelius-Group-acquisition,General-Pharmaceutical-Council

BGMA Support: Innovating Pharma Scheme | UK

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/bgma-advocates-tailored-approach-to-statutory-scheme-for-branded-medicines/)

Description: The British Generic Manufacturers Association has backed the UK government’s proposed changes to the Statutory Scheme for branded medicines, which includes a ‘Life Cycle Adjustment’ (LCA) mechanism to permit a lower rebate rate for medicines sold in competitive markets. The association underscored the necessity for crucial amendments to forestall unintended consequences and ensure a practical alignment with market operations. A precisely tailored approach is crucial in ensuring sustainability and growth in this sector, the BGMA said in a statement on Oct. 11. The Department of Health and Social Care is currently working on the successor to the 2019 voluntary scheme for branded medicines and pricing access (VPAS) agreement, slated to end in 2023. Negotiations for this successor, scheduled to begin on January 1, 2024, are already underway.

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Tag: Statutory-Scheme-for-branded-medicines,Branded-generic-medicines,Pricing-access-agreement,BGMA-member-survey-results,Biosimilar-medicines,Pricing-access-agreement

RPS Fight Against Attainment Disparity: Breaking Barriers:

Posted by 18 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/black-pharmacy-students-face-differential-attainment-gap-rps/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has revealed the “differential attainment” gap among Black pharmacy students and Foundation trainees. Research conducted by pharmacy education has revealed unique challenges leading to lower attainment in the registration assessment and an undergraduate awards gap compared to white students. The organisation plans to work with new groups including BPSA, GPhC, NHS England, Pharmacy Schools Council and representatives from Schools of Pharmacy, to achieve a fair and equitable education and training experience for the students.

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Tag: Royal-Pharmaceutical-Society,Diversity-in-pharmacy-leadership,Pharmacy-education,Differential-attainment,Inclusive-Pharmacy-Practice,Equity-in-pharmacy-education

DHSC & MHRA Act: Curbing Hoarding & Supplying ADHD Drugs

Posted by 18 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/mhra-and-dhsc-prohibit-export-and-hoarding-of-five-adhd-medications-amid-shortage-crisis/)

Description: The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have added five more medicines that cannot be hoarded or exported from the UK market. The government has taken the following action to address the “critical shortage” of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drugs. In a crucial development on October 9, this strategic move aims to enable wholesalers to fulfil their legal obligation to supply these essential medicines to patients across the UK.

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Tag: ADHD-drug-supply-in-the-UK,Medicines-shortage-in-the-UK,Drug-shortage-management,Which-medicines-are-on-the-updated-list-by-DHSC,UK-medical-needs-and-drug-export,Methylphenidate-hydrochloride

2023 Nobel Prize: Pioneers of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/hungarian-and-us-scientists-win-medicine-nobel-for-covid-19-vaccine-work/)

Description: Scientists Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman from Hungary and the United States respectively won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries enabling the development of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, the award-giving body said on Monday. The prize, among the most prestigious in the scientific world, is selected by the Nobel Assembly of Sweden’s Karolinska Institute medical university and also comes with 11 million Swedish crowns (about £823,500). “The 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for their discoveries concerning nucleoside base modifications that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19,” the body said.

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Tag: Katalin-Kariko-Nobel-Prize,pharmacy-business,Drew-Weissman-Nobel-Prize,BioNTech-RNA-protein-replacement,2023-Nobel-Prize-in-Physiology-or-Medicine,mRNA-COVID-19-vaccines

Boots UK Grants 5% Pay hike to Pharmacists: A Win-Win Deal

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pda-and-boots-agree-on-5-per-cent-pay-rise-for-pharmacists/)

Description: Boots UK has agreed to grant a five per cent pay increase to its pharmacists following a collaborative agreement with the Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA). This raise acknowledges the unique market conditions faced by pharmacists in the community pharmacy sector, Boots UK and PDA said in a joint statement on Oct. 9. According to the statement, the pay increase applies to all pharmacists within the PDA Union’s bargaining unit, except for those who joined or received a pay raise after August 2023. Moreover, trainee pharmacists or those not meeting performance standards are not eligible for the raise.

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Tag: Pharmacist-salary-hike-UK,Boots-pharmacists-compensation,PDA-agreement-with-Boots,Community-healthcare-role,NHS-services-for-pharmacists,Boots-UK-salary-raise

Unveiling the UKHSA and ONS Winter COVID-19 Study

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/ukhsa-and-ons-launch-winter-covid-19-infection-study/)

Description: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Office for National Statistics (ONS) will jointly launch a new study to gather data on COVID-19 this winter. The Winter COVID-19 Infection Study (WCIS) will run from November 2023 to March 2024, involving up to 200,000 participants, UKHSA has said on Monday (October 2). UKHSA previously commissioned the Coronavirus Infection Survey (CIS), conducted by the ONS in collaboration with scientific study leaders from Oxford University, analysing more than 11.5 million swab tests and 3 million blood tests from April 2020 to March 2023.

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Tag: UKHSA-Winter-COVID-19-Infection-Study,pharmacy-business,COVID-19-prevalence-UK-winter-2023,Winter-CIS-study-UK,COVID-19-variants-surveillance-UK,NHS-vaccination-scheduling

23rd Pharmacy Business Awards : Celebrating Excellence

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/awards/wes-streeting-says-nhs-to-regain-status-as-envy-of-the-world/)

Description: It was a night filled with anticipation and excitement, and the atmosphere was electric with a sense of achievement and pride. The 23rd annual Pharmacy Business Awards had the honour of hosting the distinguished Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting, who served as the event’s chief guest. The event took place on 4 October at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, located on the South Bank of the River Thames, right across from the Houses of Parliament.

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Tag: Pharmacy-Business-Awards-UK,Wes-Streeting-NHS-speech,Community-pharmacy-role-in-pandemic,Pharmacy-First-service-UK,Pharmacy-Business-Awards-winners-UK,UK-community-pharmacy-vision

Pharmacy Trends 2023: Shifts, Challenges, and Solutions

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/england-sees-net-loss-of-101-pharmacies-in-2023-foi-request-reveals/)

Description: In its response to a Freedom of Information Request (FOI), the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has confirmed a net decrease of 101 pharmacies in England — with 371 closures and 270 new contracts. Meanwhile, the General Pharmaceutical Council data projected a drop of 43 registered pharmacies in England, Wales, and Scotland for the year ending March 31, 2023, compared to the preceding period. The data, released by business advisor Christie & Co in its annual pharmacy market review on Sept. 5, revealed a total of 14,328 pharmacies across all four UK country regions as of March 31, 2023, indicating a 0.3 per cent decrease from the previous year. Corporate operators experienced a net reduction of 249 pharmacies, while the total number of independent operators remained consistent with 2022.

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Tag: UK-pharmacy-market-review,pharmacy-business,Pharmacy-workforce-challenges-UK,Locum-pharmacist-rates-UK,Community-pharmacy-challenges-UK,NHS-pharmacy-closures-2023

Alex Potter: New MD of PharmAssist Solutions UK

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/alex-potter-is-new-md-at-pharmassist/)

Description: Alex Potter is the new Managing Director of PharmAssist Solutions UK, an online purchasing solution utilised by over 1,100 community pharmacies. Potter, previously the Director of Digital at Phoenix UK, will succeed the current MD, Amar Randhawa, and has expertise in the digital landscape across the industry, PharmAssist Solutions said in a statement. “We are delighted to have Alex on board,” said Stuart Lucas, Chair of the PharmAssist Board. “His profound grasp of the pharmacy sector, combined with his expertise in digital innovation, will spearhead PharmAssist’s evolution to meet the dynamic demands of its clientele.”

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Tag: PharmAssist-Solutions-UK,pharmacy-business,Pharmacy-management-solutions,Titanverse,Alex-Potter-PharmAssist-Solutions-UK,Digital-innovation-in-pharmacy-sector

ACTNow 2023: Boosting Pharmacist Well-being

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pharmacist-support-unveils-pharmacists-wellbeing-campaign-actnow-2023/)

Description: Pharmacist Support, a charity centred on bolstering pharmacist well-being, has launched the ‘ACTNow’ campaign 2023, aimed at promoting and supporting the health and overall wellbeing of pharmacists. This campaign is launched following the successful 2022 initiative, which heightened awareness about wellbeing in the pharmacy profession. Launched in May 2020 in response to COVID-19 challenges, ACTNow has transformed into a dynamic platform fostering positive workplace culture, teamwork, and individual well-being, Pharmacist Support has said. Its primary goals are to inspire individuals and teams in the profession to prioritise their well-being, support colleagues, and proactively foster a healthier work environment.

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Tag: ACTNow-campaign-2023,pharmacy-business,Wellbeing-for-pharmacy-professionals,Pharmacy-community-wellbeing,Mental-health-support-for-pharmacists,Pharmacist-wellbeing-initiatives

RPS Fellowships and Consultant Pharmacists in Focus

Posted by 24 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/six-scotland-based-pharmacists-recognised-at-celebratory-rps-event-in-edinburgh/)

Description: Six pharmacists based in Scotland were acknowledged by the profession this week during a celebratory event held at the home of Scottish pharmacy, the RPS building on Melville Street, Edinburgh.

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Tag: RPS-building-Edinburgh,pharmacy-business,Marie-Curie-collaboration,Community-pharmacies-UK,Consultant-pharmacists-accreditation,Pharmacy-profession-Scotland

Titanverse: Revolutionizing Pharmacy Management

Posted by 24 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/titan-pmr-set-to-unveil-titanverse-a-one-stop-shop-tech-solution-for-pharmacy-businesses/)

Description: Bristol-based Titan PMR, a technology firm specialising in PMR systems for community pharmacies, is set to roll out an innovative platform named ‘Titanverse,’ that it claims will redefine pharmacy management, offering comprehensive solutions extending beyond prescription management. This new platform takes a versatile approach, efficiently managing all facets of pharmacy operations, from high-level management down to daily tasks, according to top company officials.

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Tag: Titan-PMR,pharmacy-business,Titanverse,NHS-integration,hub-and-spoke-model,NHS-pharmacy-challenges,Innovative-pharmacy-technology,Technology-for-community-pharmacies

NHS Patient Care : Steve Barclay Announces £30m Plan

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/health-secretary-announces-30-million-fund-for-new-technology-in-nhs/)

Description: The Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay has proposed a new £30 million fund to speed up the adoption of innovative medical technology in the NHS. He confirmed the plan today at the Conservative Party Conference 2023 in Manchester. Mr Barclay said that virtual wards will help healthcare professionals embrace new technology to improve patient care. He said: “It is vital that clinicians have access to the latest technology to save staff time, deliver high-quality care and help cut waiting lists – one of the government’s top five priorities.

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Tag: NHS-medical-technology-fund,pharmacy-business,Steve-Barclay-healthcare-initiative,Steve-Barclay-£30-million-fund,NHS-waiting-list-reduction-technology,NHS-medical-tech-investment

Alliance Healthcare Raises £100k for Charities

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/alliance-healthcare-staff-raises-over-100k-for-three-childrens-charities/)

Description: The wholesale supplier and distributor, Alliance Healthcare has successfully raised over £100k for three charities following a series of events in the last three months. The healthcare company hosted a Sports Championship event in October to raise funds for Action Medical Research, Vitamin Angels UK, and the Theodora Children’s Charity.

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Tag: Alliance-Healthcare,pharmacy-business,Charity-fundraising-events,Tour-D’Alliance-2023,Alliance-Healthcare-cycle-challenge,Alliance-Healthcare-charity-donations

Viatris Announces £2.9 Billion Business Divestitures

Posted by 26 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/viatris-to-divest-some-businesses-for-nearly-3-billion/)

Description: Drugmaker Viatris said on Sunday (October 1) it had reached agreements to divest some of its businesses for a total of about £2.9 billion. Viatris said its move to divest some of its businesses is part of its long-term strategy to streamline focus on three core therapeutic areas – ophthalmology, gastroenterology and dermatology.

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Tag: Viatris-divestment,pharmacy-business,Viatris-business-agreements,Viatris-gastroenterology-strategy,Viatris-womens-healthcare-sale,Viatris-generic-drugs

Haleon ListenToPain Campaign: Transforming Pain Management

Posted by 26 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/a-new-haleon-report-claims-growth-of-pain-in-the-past-decade/)

Description: Consumer health company Haleon, formerly known as GSK, claims that pain’s emotional and life impact has grown by nearly 25 per cent in the past decade. The company has launched a campaign #ListenToPain to personalise patients’ pain management through a series of practical tools and resources. The campaign was introduced on 28 September which focused on enabling the HCPs to maximise their time with patients and understand their pain experience – providing them with an effective treatment plan.

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Tag: Haleon-pain-management-campaign,pharmacy-business,Haleon-Pain-Index,Haleon-pain-relief-solutions,Haleon-ListenToPain-campaign,Haleon-pain-relief-solutions,Global-Pain-Index-study

Pharmacy Students Demand Equal NHS Learning Support

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pharmacy-bodies-decry-unjust-exclusion-of-pharmacy-students-from-learning-support/)

Description: Three pharmacy bodies have called on the government to allow pharmacy students access to the NHS learning support fund (LSF) currently available to students from other healthcare professions. Calling it “unjust”, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS), British Pharmaceutical Students’ Association (BPSA), and Pharmacy Schools Council (PSC) have voiced their disappointment over continual exclusion of pharmacy students on clinical placements and asked that pharmacy students are given equal access to the LSF.

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Tag: Pharmacy-student-support-UK,pharmacy-business,NHS-Learning-Support-Fund-pharmacy-students,Pharmacists-in-NHS-workforce-support,Pharmacy-education-funding-NHS

NHS Contracts Breach:Impact on Pharmacies and Patient Access

Posted by 3 hours ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhse-urged-to-end-contracts-with-non-compliant-dsps-amid-rising-pharmacy-closures/)

Description: There is clear evidence that the majority of distance selling pharmacies are operating in breach of their NHS contracts, and a failure to properly regulate ‘pseudo’ distance selling pharmacies is leading to local pharmacy closures, the Company Chemists’ Association has reported. According to the CCA’s recent findings, 72 per cent of DSPs dispense over 50 per cent of their prescriptions to patients within a single postcode area within 10 miles of the pharmacy.

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Tag: CCA-pharmacy-report,pharmacy-business,NHS-pharmacy-regulations-UK,Pharmacy-closures-UK,NHS-pharmacy-regulations-UK,Local-Pharmacy-Closures-UK,Community-Pharmacy-Workforce-Survey

FIP Advocates Life-Course Vaccination: A New Policy Approach

Posted by 5 hours ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/fip-policy-statement-emphasises-pharmacys-vital-role-in-life-course-vaccination/)

Description: The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has issued a new policy statement which encourages a “life-course” approach to vaccination by pharmacists. In the statement, published on September 27, FIP backed expansion of vaccine schedules and strategies so that patients of all age groups could be vaccinated throughout their entire lifespan, from infancy to old age.

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Boehringer to test obesity drug in three late-stage trials

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/boehringer-to-test-obesity-drug-in-three-late-stage-trials/)

Description: Germany’s Boehringer Ingelheim said on Thursday (Aug 17) it would conduct three late-stage studies for its obesity drug candidate after it showed up to 19 per cent weight loss after 46 weeks in a mid-stage trial. The private company plans to start enrollments for the trial of the drug, survodutide, which it co-invented with Danish biotech company Zealand Pharma, before the end of the year.

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NHS Online GP Registration: 425k Patients in First Year

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/over-425000-nhs-patients-embrace-online-gp-registration-service-in-inaugural-year/)

Description: The National Health Service said that over 425,000 patients have utilised its new national online service to complete GP registration within its inaugural year. The GP surgery registration service, managed by NHS England, has granted NHS patients efficient and user-friendly access to GP registration since its inception in August 2022. According to the NHS, more than 1,400 GP surgeries, a fifth of the national count, have joined the NHS online registration service as part of a new plan to improve access to primary care. “This aligns with a new strategy to enhance primary care access, with a target of enrolling 2,000 practices in the Register with a GP surgery service by December 2023.”

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Gut Conditions & Parkinson’s: Groundbreaking Link Revealed

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/gut-disorders-may-be-early-warning-signs-of-parkinsons-disease/)

Description: Digestive issues such as constipation, dysphagia and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may be precursors of Parkinson’s disease, according to research published in the journal Gut. Gastrointestinal symptoms are thought to precede the development of some cerebrovascular disease, including brain aneurysm or Alzheimer’s disease, and it has been suggested (Braak’s hypothesis) that gut conditions may precede the development of Parkinson’s disease too.

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Preet Kaur Gill : Visit to Eason’s Pharmacy

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/shadow-health-minister-preet-kaur-gill-visits-pharmacy-in-staffordshire/)

Description: Preet Kaur Gill, Shadow Minister for Primary Care and Public Health, has paid a recent visit to a community pharmacy in Staffordshire to personally experience the services it provides to patients, while staying updated on the latest sector developments. Her visit to Eason’s Pharmacy in Tamworth on September 22nd marked her first since assuming new responsibilities for pharmacy policy matters within Labour’s health team. Gill was also joined by a member of the National Pharmacy Association staff.

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Superdrug Halts Disposable Vape Sales:Environmental Concerns

Posted by 3 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/superdrug-to-halt-single-use-vape-sales-in-uk-ireland-due-to-environmental-concerns/)

Description: British pharmacy chain Superdrug has announced plans to cease the sale of disposable vapes in all its UK and Ireland stores, citing the environmental impact caused by its disposal and popularity among young people. The pharmacy retailer will discontinue selling brands like Vuse GO and Flavaah Bars, with plans to completely clear out existing stock by the end of the year, the company said in statement.

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GPhC: Closure of temporary registers by 31 March 2024

Posted by 3 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/closure-of-temporary-registers-by-31-march-2024-gphc/)

Description: Pharmacists on the temporary register will be automatically removed on April 1, unless they have applied to rejoin the permanent register, the General Pharmaceutical Council has said. The government asked the GPhC and other pertinent health professional regulators to close temporary registers by March 31, 2024. According to the GPhC, this decision is based on the anticipation that the emergency conditions justifying the establishment of these temporary registers will cease after the approaching winter.

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Barbershop Blood Pressure Checks: NHS Expands Services

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhs-takes-blood-pressure-screenings-to-barbershops-in-battle-against-strokes-heart-attacks/)

Description: Men can now have their blood pressure checked while visiting a barbershop. The NHS is extending its blood pressure screening services to different local venues, including barbershops, mosques, and pharmacies. This initiative aims to address the increasing risk of strokes and heart attacks among men. NHS staff’s life-saving actions coincide with recent data indicating that high street pharmacies administered 149,865 blood pressure checks to individuals over 40 in May 2023. This marked a notable increase from the previous year’s count of 58,345 in May 2022, the NHS said. “More than 1,300 heart attacks and strokes could be prevented this year thanks to the high street checks.”

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University of Lincoln Tops 2024 Guardian Pharmacy Rankings

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/university-of-lincoln-tops-guardians-2024-ranking-for-pharmacy-studies/)

Description: The University of Lincoln has clinched the top spot on The Guardian’s 2024 list for pharmacy and pharmacology studies. This marks a significant advancement from its second-place position in the 2023 rankings, where Ulster University had secured the leading position. Interestingly, Ulster has moved down to claim the second spot this year. Forty universities were assessed using eight criteria, which encompass student satisfaction with teaching, the effectiveness of feedback from instructors, student-to-staff ratio, expenditure per student (excluding academic staff costs), and the average UCAS scores of entrants under 21.

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NPA:Community Pharmacy Role in Pandemic Vaccination Planning

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/npa-advocates-crucial-role-of-community-pharmacies-in-future-pandemic-planning/)

Description: The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has emphasised that the community pharmacy sector must be involved right from the start in all local planning meetings pertaining to the roll-out of vaccine services in potential future pandemics. This includes crucial discussions regarding supply logistics and resource allocation, lawyers representing the NPA told COVID-19 public inquiry hearing. Chaired by Baroness Heather Hallett, the independent public inquiry is examining the UK’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic and lessons for the future. The NPA has been designated as a ‘core participant’ in Module 4 (vaccines) of the inquiry, which considers various issues related to vaccine development and rollout, as well as Module 3 (healthcare).

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£200 Million Boost for NHS Winter Preparedness

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/200-million-allocated-to-bolster-nhs-resilience-and-winter-care/)

Description: The government has earmarked £200 million to enhance NHS resilience and expedite patient care during the upcoming winter season. This extra amount will bolster the health service during its busiest period, while protecting elective care so we can keep cutting waiting lists, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said. On August 13, the Prime Minister and Health and Social Care Secretary met with clinical leaders and NHS Chiefs to strategise and refine planning for urgent and emergency care, while prioritising the preservation of waiting list targets for the upcoming winter season.

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Daffodil Standards:RPS Scotland Partnership with Marie Curie

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/rps-and-marie-curie-charity-to-showcase-pharmacy-end-of-life-care-at-scottish-parliament/)

Description: RPS Scotland has partnered with charity organisation Marie Curie for an exhibition at the Scottish Parliament this week to highlight Daffodil Standards and the crucial contribution of community pharmacies to palliative and end-of-life care. The exhibition is being sponsored by Jeremy Balfour MSP. Community pharmacies offer vital assistance by providing guidance on medication adjustments and side effects, RPS Scotland said in a statement. They are easily accessible without the need for an appointment, providing essential support and reassurance to families in times of need.

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Adtralza UK Approval : Dermatological Solution by LEO Pharma

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/mhra-grants-authorisation-for-leo-pharmas-adtralza-2-ml-pen-solution/)

Description: The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved the marketing authorisation of Adtralza, a dermatological solution developed by Danish specialist LEO Pharma. This injectable solution contains 300 mg of tralokinumab in a 2 mL pre-filled pen and will be available for tralokinumab patients in the UK from early 2024. Tralokinumab is indicated for treating moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in adult and adolescent patients aged 12 and older who require systemic therapy, Leo Pharma said in a statement. It is a fully human monoclonal antibody developed to specifically bind to and inhibit the IL-13 cytokine. Previously, it was available in a 150 mg in 1 mL pre-filled syringe.

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Phoenix UK with 2San: Home Testing Kits for Pharmacies

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/phoenix-partners-with-2san-to-introduce-10-home-tests-in-numark-and-rowlands/)

Description: Phoenix UK has partnered with 2San Global Ltd, a diagnostic and digital tools company, to supply home testing kits to its 5,200 independent pharmacy members through Numark and selected Rowlands Pharmacy branches nationwide. Both Numark and Rowlands Pharmacy are owned by Phoenix. Numark will be the first UK wholesaler to supply 2San’s home tests, granting members swift access to these screening products for essential health insights in minutes, all at reasonable prices, the company said in a statement.

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Community Pharmacy Vision: Future & Funding Insights

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/vision-report-legal-reforms-adequate-funding-imperative-for-success-of-community-pharmacy/)

Description: Achieving the community pharmacy vision necessitates legal adjustments and additional funding beyond recent boosts, the pharmacy vision document published by Nuffield Trust and The King’s Fund has revealed. It says community pharmacies in England must adapt to changing population needs amidst unprecedented health and care challenges. Commissioned by Community Pharmacy England, the report titled ‘A Vision for Community Pharmacy‘, published on Sept. 19, is a result of almost a year of research and extensive consultation with the sector and wider stakeholders, advocating for community pharmacy. The think tanks detail a shift in the community pharmacy sector, highlighting how pharmacies can contribute to crucial policy objectives regarding population health, prevention, and the increasing demand in primary care.

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Hydrocortisone Price Abuse: CMA Upholds £130M Fines

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/record-fine-imposed-on-hydrocortisone-manufacturers-for-dominant-position-abuse-and-10000-price-increase/)

Description: The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has upheld the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) findings against two pharmaceutical manufacturers who consistently overcharged hydrocortisone tablets for over a decade. Auden/Actavis UK’s pricing for the critical medicine ‘hydrocortisone’ from 2008 to 2018 constituted an abuse of their dominant market position, leading to fines nearing £130 million, CMA said in a statement. “These companies increased the price of this crucial medicine by over 10,000 per cent, soaring from 70p to £72 within that period. These are the highest ever CMA penalties upheld by the Tribunal,” the CMA said.

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Leyton Green Pharmacy Acquired: Trio Set to Enhance Services

Posted by 11 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pharmacist-trio-takes-over-walthamstow-pharmacy-as-owner-retires/)

Description: Three pharmacists have collectively acquired Leyton Green, a community pharmacy on the outskirts of London Borough, as its owner, Raj Baxi, opts to retire after 15 years of service. The pharmacy, which processes an average of 2,697 items per month, was recently sold for an undisclosed sum, said Christie & Co, who facilitated the confidential transaction. The trio, led by Abdus Subhan, intends to drive the business forward by expanding the range of items and introducing advanced services.

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Community Pharmacies Grapple with Supply Chain Instability

Posted by 11 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/supply-chain-bottlenecks-impacting-community-pharmacy-margins-mps-say/)

Description: Instability in the supply chain network is frequently undermining the profit margins in community pharmacies, former Pharmacy Minister and Chair of the Health and Social Care Committee Steve Brine has said. Brine emphasised that community pharmacies often lack information about the prices wholesalers charge for essential generic medications. “They lack visibility into scarcity, and the pricing of these products is often significantly higher compared to other European countries,” the former minister remarked during a parliamentary debate focused on the future of community pharmacies on September 14.

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Pfizer Vydura for Acute Migraines: NICE Draft Guidance

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/acute-migraine-nice-recommends-pfizers-rimegepant-as-potential-option/)

Description: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has released conclusive draft guidance, suggesting Pfizer’s Vydura (rimegepant) as a choice for treating acute migraines in adults with or without aura. However, there is a caveat. This recommendation applies exclusively to individuals with a prior history of migraines, meeting one of the following criteria: At least 2 triptans were tried and they did not work well enough or Triptans were contraindicated or not tolerated, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and paracetamol were tried but did not work well enough. This drug was developed by the US-based Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, acquired by Pfizer in 2022, in an $11.6 billion deal. Nurtec ODT is the commercial name for the drug in the US, while the European Union approved the drug under the name Vydura in April 2022.

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Tag: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has released conclusive draft guidance, suggesting Pfizer’s Vydura (rimegepant) as a choice for treating acute migraines in adults with or without aura. However, there is a caveat. This recomm

Scottish Govt Launches Naloxone Emergency Supply Service

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/scotland-to-launch-national-naloxone-emergency-supply-service-from-october-30/)

Description: The Scottish Government and Community Pharmacy Scotland have agreed to roll out next month a new national service to provide emergency access to supplies of naloxone. An NHS circular signed by Alison Strath, Chief Pharmaceutical Officer of Scotland, advises that the emergency supply service will be added to the community pharmacy Public Health Service from 30 October 2023. It states that community pharmacy contractors and pharmacy teams should ensure they are familiar with the new arrangements.

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RP Healthcare Sells Hammersmith Pharmacy in West London

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/local-pharmacist-buys-west-london-pharmacy/)

Description: RP Healthcare, a multi-operator, has sold Hammersmith pharmacy in West London to an independent pharmacist for an undisclosed amount. “Mariam Moshref, owner of Fulham Pharmacy, together with her twin brothers, Arya and Jaan Moshref, purchased Hammersmith Pharmacy from Ravi Patel of RP Healthcare,” Christie and Co, who handled the sale, said in a statement.

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Pharmacy Associations Disappointed with AIMp's Unity Claim

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/cca-cpe-and-npa-express-disappointment-over-aimps-clarion-call-for-sector-unity/)

Description: Community Pharmacy England, Company Chemists Association, and the National Pharmacy Association have all expressed their disappointment at a recent press statement made by Dr Leyla Hannbeck, Chief Executive of the Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies. The CPE, CCA and NPA refuted AIMp’s claim that pharmacy bodies operate independently, emphasising the importance of employing various channels and strategies to shape public policy.

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Maidenhead :Couple Suspended for £1.6M Medicine Supply

Posted by 16 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/maidenhead-pair-sentenced-to-prison-for-illegal-possession-and-supply-of-1-6m-of-unlicensed-drugs/)

Description: A couple in Maidenhead, Berkshire has been handed suspended sentence for illegal possession and supply of £1.6m of unlicensed medicines. Following investigations initiated by the MHRA, Karina Filimonova and Andrejs Stolarovs were caught with the unlicensed medicines which included prescription-only medications. Southwark Crown Court sentenced each “to eight months imprisonment suspended for 18 months and 150 hours unpaid work” for possessing and intending to supply medicinal products contrary to the Human Medicines Regulations 2012. “This was a sophisticated operation illegally bringing unlicensed medicines into the UK from Singapore and India, and then distributing them across the country and abroad,” said Andy Morling, MHRA Deputy Director of Criminal Enforcement. “Criminals trading in medicines illegally like this are not only breaking the law, but they also have no regard for your safety. These are powerful medicines that can lead to serious adverse health consequences if taken without appropriate medical supervision.”

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AIMp issues clarion call to sector to come together

Posted by 16 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/aimp-issues-clarion-call-to-sector-to-come-together/)

Description: The Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies (AIMp) has called upon all pharmacy organisations to unite and collectively represent the sector. While underlining the need for the sector to adopt a straightforward manifesto that can be presented to the public, politicians, and decision-makers, the association also advocated for a revitalisation of the ‘Save Our Pharmacies’ campaign, injecting it with renewed energy and a stronger sense of purpose. AIMp pointed out that a lack of cohesion is one of the factors contributing to the sector’s struggle in gaining attention. “The current trajectory of community pharmacy is unsustainable,” said Dr. Leyla Hannbeck, Chief Executive of AIMp. “To tackle the significant challenges ahead, we must work together cohesively. The most effective approach is to actively engage with Parliament, leveraging politicians from across the political spectrum to advocate for our cause.”

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Pharmacists Rights at Risk:PDA TUPE with LloydsPharmacy

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pda-moots-legal-proceedings-against-86-pharmacy-cos-in-employment-dispute-with-former-lloydspharmacy-staff/)

Description: The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has begun conciliation with 86 pharmacy companies to safeguard the interests of former LloydsPharmacy pharmacists. The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas), a government agency, serves as a mediator between companies and employees to resolve disputes. If the ongoing mediation prove unsuccessful, individual employees retain the option to file claims in the employment tribunal, the PDA has said. The ongoing dispute centres around employers potentially failing to conduct the required consultation under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) regulations (TUPE) with employees and their representatives during employee transfers, the PDA said. The TUPE legislation, known for its complexity and technical nature, applies when a section of the company, like a pharmacy sold as an asset using standard disposal, undergoes a transfer.

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Charac Digital Pharmacy App Secures £1 Million Funding Boost

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/charac-raises-1-2m-in-debt-and-equity-from-npa-and-pharmacy-owners/)

Description: Digital pharmacy app Charac has raised over £1 million in debt and equity, bringing total funding to date for the London-based startup to £2.5m. Pharmacy Business understands while the majority of the new finance, worth about £1.2 million, comes from the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) coffer, the remainder is put forward by a number of individual pharmacy businesses. The pharmacy sector is in a state of crisis, experiencing nearly two closures per week over the past two years, Charac said in a statement.

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Chemist4U NHS Expansion: £12 Million Investment

Posted by 18 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/chemist4u-receives-12-million-capital-infusion-from-pitalia-capital/)

Description: Skelmersdale-based online pharmacy Chemist4U has secured a £12 million investment from Pitalia Capital, an equity investment company led by Anil Pitalia. Chemist4U is part of JCCO Healthcare, which also houses the weight management platform myBMI. Anil Pitalia is a health enthusiast, who heads SpaMedica, a company providing cataract surgery to the NHS. This investment will propel the group’s expansion, with John Davies, Managing Partner of Pitalia Capital, joining the board, the company said. Moreover, it will facilitate the extension of services by myBMI in the realm of weight management.

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RPS Leaders Critique UK Pharmacy Commission's Transparency

Posted by 18 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/rps-flags-transparency-efficiency-collaboration-gaps-in-uk-pharmacy-leadership-commission/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has stated that the UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership lacks the essential transparency, efficiency, and diligence needed for success, urging a shift in its approach. The Commission’s operational approach hinders its ability to meet the expectations of both the profession and the public, while prioritising government interests over their needs and preferences, RPS Chief Executive Paul Bennett (R) and President Claire Anderson have jointly said.

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Upcoming Parliamentary Debate:Future of Community Pharmacies

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/a-parliamentary-discussion-on-future-of-pharmacy-set-for-next-week-at-westminster/)

Description: Parliamentarians are set to convene and engage in a debate centred around the future of community pharmacies on Sept. 14. This discussion comes at a critical juncture, with pharmacies confronting unparalleled challenges such as workforce issues, medicine supply, and financial pressures. The Conservative MP Peter Aldous secured the debate after applying to the Backbench Business Committee. While sharing his concerns with the Committee about the rising number of pharmacy closures in England, Aldous cautioned that there was a potential risk of approaching a situation akin to ‘pharmacy wastelands.

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UK Accelerates Covid Vaccine Program Due to Pirola Variant

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/autumn-covid-jabs-to-kick-off-next-week-amid-pirola-variant-concerns/)

Description: The National Health Service will begin its autumn Covid vaccine program next week, a month earlier than planned in response to the spread of a new variant dubbed Pirola. Covid vaccines will be administered to care home residents and housebound individuals from Monday onwards, while over-65s and other vulnerable groups will receive their appointments the week after. On Aug. 30, NHS England shifted the autumn vaccination drive to start on September 11 in response to the new Covid-19 variant, BA.2.86, detected on August 18. The primary groups can book through a national system upon receiving an invitation from the NHS. Some people may get an earlier call from their GP, and a few have already scheduled Covid vaccinations alongside their flu jabs.

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Challenges Ahead:Winter Crisis Looms for Community Pharmacy

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/winter-brings-formidable-challenges-for-community-pharmacies-nhs-cpe/)

Description: A combination of factors, including the doctors’ strike, medicine shortages, and funding scarcity, indicates that this upcoming winter could be the most challenging period for both community pharmacies and the NHS, Community Pharmacy England has said. In a September 4 blog post, CPE Chief Executive Janet Morrison emphasised that the relentless pressures show no signs of easing. “Pharmacy businesses, like numerous other sectors, are grappling with the challenges of staying afloat in the current economic climate, compounded by the detrimental effects of historical funding cuts.”

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London Pharmacist's Anti-Semitic Remarks: GPhC Reversal

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/london-pharmacist-gets-second-ftp-warning-for-anti-semitic-remarks-made-at-2017-rally/)

Description: The General Pharmaceutical Council’s Fitness-to-Practise (FtP) committee has reversed its earlier decision ruling that a London pharmacist’s statement, attributing the Grenfell tragedy to “Zionist supporters of the Tory party,” amounted to the propagation of anti-Semitic tropes. In an initial 2020 hearing, the FtP committee found that a set of remarks delivered by Nazim Hussain Ali, Managing Partner of Chelsea Pharmacy Medical Clinic, through a megaphone to a crowd assembled at a Palestinian rights rally in central London in 2017 were deemed “grossly offensive,” but not classified as anti-Semitic. Ali admitted his comments were offensive, but he was cleared of accusations of antisemitism and received a first warning on November 5, 2020.

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Day Lewis Pharmacy Boosts Staffing with Locate a Locum

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/day-lewis-partners-with-locate-a-locum-for-enhanced-pharmacy-staffing-in-267-locations/)

Description: Day Lewis Pharmacy has enlisted Locate a Locum, a Belfast-based healthcare technology innovator, to deploy and manage a digital solution aimed at enhancing locum staffing and management across its 267-pharmacy network. “We sought a faster, user-friendly system for instant locum bookings, particularly for last-minute shifts,” said Sam Patel, Executive Director at Day Lewis Pharmacy. “This tool improves communication between potential locums and our coordinators, creating more opportunities to attract talent from across the country. Our customers are our priority, and ensuring they have access to staff and advice when needed is our main focus.” Locate a Locum will implement a cloud-based digital solution across the Day Lewis Pharmacy estate, allowing locums to securely search, manage, request, and receive payment for shifts, Day Lewis said in a statement. This platform enables locum staff to manage their work diaries, location preferences, and commitments, promoting balanced work-life planning.

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Government Missteps:Chaos in England's Vaccination Program

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/shambolic-start-of-vaccination-programmes-suggests-governments-inadequacy-in-learning-pandemic-lessons-says-rowlands-md/)

Description: Has the government in England learned nothing from the Covid-19 pandemic? Nigel Swift, Managing Director of Rowlands Pharmacy, part of Numark, the UK’s largest pharmacy membership association, asks reflecting on the disorderly launch of this year’s flu and Covid booster vaccination program as evidence to the contrary. “Community pharmacies play a crucial role in ensuring eligible individuals can easily access their free NHS flu and Covid vaccinations,” Swift said, adding that delivering this essential service necessitates pharmacy staff allocating time for preparation and appointment scheduling. “Just a few weeks ago, NHSE informed us that the vaccination program would be postponed until October, prompting pharmacies to plan accordingly and notify patients,” he said. “However, NHSE has now reversed its decision and set the program to commence on Sept. 11. Pharmacy recommended an earlier start, but NHSE opted for a delay instead, resulting in avoidable problems.”

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Paul Rees MBE : New Chief Executive of NPA

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/paul-rees-mbe-is-new-chief-executive-of-national-pharmacy-association/)

Description: The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has appointed Paul Rees MBE as its new Chief Executive, with his role commencing on November 27th. Rees, currently serving as the Chief Executive of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and having held various roles throughout his career, will succeed Mark Lyonette, who is retiring, NPA said in a statement. “We anticipate Paul joining the NPA after a thorough recruitment process affirmed his suitability,” said Nick Kaye, Chair of NPA. “Throughout his career, including his role at the Royal College of Psychiatrists, he has made a significant impact and achieved concrete changes in healthcare and society. I would also like to express my appreciation to Mark for his work as Chief Executive since 2018. He still has important tasks to complete at the NPA before his retirement.”

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Novo Nordisk Launches Wegovy: UK Availability and Pricing

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/novo-nordisk-launches-weight-loss-drug-wegovy-in-the-uk-market/)

Description: Novo Nordisk, the Danish drug manufacturer, has launched Wegovy, a weight-loss drug, in the UK market. This semaglutide injection will be available through specialist NHS weight management services for those who meet the National Institute for Care and Excellence (NICE) criteria or privately through registered healthcare professionals. Novo Nordisk allocated a portion of the available supply of Wegovy for NHS services, while confirming the existing shortage of semaglutide and projecting continued constraints in the foreseeable future. The drug can be obtained through the NHS and is additionally accessible for private purchase at pharmacies in the UK. The pricing for a one-month supply varies, ranging from £73.25 to £175.80, depending on the dosage.

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Rosalind Brewer Resigns as CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance

Posted by 24 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/walgreens-boots-initiates-ceo-search-as-brewer-resigns-after-two-year-tenure/)

Description: Rosalind Brewer, the CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA), the parent company of Boots UK, has resigned from her position after serving for less than three years. The prominent US pharmaceutical company is currently in the process of searching for her successor. Ginger Graham, the lead independent director, has been appointed as the interim CEO. “WBA’s board of directors and Brewer have mutually agreed on her departure as chief executive and board member,” the company said in a statement.

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Fiona McIntyre : Policy and Practice Lead for RPS Scotland

Posted by 24 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/fiona-mcintyre-named-as-policy-and-practice-lead-for-rps-scotland/)

Description: RPS Scotland has named Fiona McIntyre as its new Policy and Practice Lead. With a background in hospital pharmacy, McIntyre will be responsible for policy development and professional support at RPS Scotland, and is set to assume her new role in early October. McIntyre will assume a leadership role for specific projects across Great Britain, collaborating with the Policy and Practice Leads in England and Wales, RPS Scotland said in a statement. Her responsibilities include representing pharmacists in working groups and meetings, engaging with pharmacists and pharmacy organisations, and supporting the RPS Director for Scotland.

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UK Pharmacist Suspected in Hyderabad Poisoning Plot

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/police-in-india-issue-lookout-warrant-for-uk-based-pharmacist-in-alleged-plot-to-poison-wifes-family/)

Description: The Hyderabad Police are actively searching for UK-based pharmacist M. Ajith Kumar, who is suspected of involvement in a plot to poison his estranged wife’s family in Hyderabad by contaminating their spices with arsenic. While the accused allegedly succeeded in fatally poisoning his mother-in-law through a slow method, timely arsenic testing saved the lives of others. In late June, a newlywed woman in her 30s visited a Guntur-based doctor, complaining of intense burning, tingling, and numbness in her hands and feet. The neurologist’s keen observation foiled the alleged sinister plot of Ajith Kumar, suspected of using his chemical expertise to harm his wife and her family.

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UK Pharmaceutical Industry Gains Trust Amid Pandemic: Study

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/abpi-reports-steady-positive-trend-of-public-trust-in-pharma-industry/)

Description: The UK pharmaceutical industry experienced a substantial increase in public trust and favourability during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new poll. This trend appears to be persisting with the study showing a generally favourable view of the sector. The recent survey, conducted by Ipsos and commissioned by Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI), represents the third instalment in a series that began in 2021. This ongoing study targets members of the public, healthcare professionals, and parliamentarians.

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NHSE Training Boosts Pharmacy Roles for Better Care

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhse-launches-training-programme-to-expand-community-pharmacy-roles/)

Description: The NHS England has introduced a training programme for 1000 staff to broaden their community pharmacy roles, thereby improving patient access to services. Among them, 500 pharmacy staff will be trained to supervise pharmacists during prescription training, while the remaining 500 will provide support for various training, including pre and post-registration programmes for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. According to the NHSE, pharmacist and pharmacy technician roles are rapidly evolving due to healthcare changes and increased demand for clinical services in community pharmacy. “There are 3,000 independent prescribing training spots available for 2023/24. Educational supervision is a crucial part of this to enable the ongoing transformation and skills development of the growing pharmacy workforce.”

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CPWDG Calls for Action: 2022 Pharmacy Workforce Crisis

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/a-call-to-action-for-policy-makers-to-address-the-looming-pharmacy-workforce-crisis/)

Description: The Community Pharmacy Workforce Development Group (CPWDG) has called upon policymakers to take action in response to the 2022 Community Pharmacy Workforce survey for England, which revealed a significant workforce reduction. The survey found a steady decrease in the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy support staff from 2017 to 2022, with no signs of a slowdown. In response, it presented four recommendations to the Government and the NHS, aimed at ensuring that the sector can effectively adapt to the evolving needs of patients.

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NHS England Early Autumn Vaccination Drive Starts In Sep

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/rollout-of-covid-and-flu-jabs-brought-forward-over-new-variant-scare/)

Description: Deviating from the initial schedule to kick off the flu and Covid-19 vaccination campaigns in October, the NHS England has announced that the autumn vaccination drive will commence sooner than expected in England, starting on September 11. This decision was taken as a precaution in response to a new Covid-19 variant. The precautionary measure is being taken as the Department of Health and Social Care and the UK Health Security Agency examined the variant BA.2.86, which was first detected in the UK on Friday, August 18, 2023, the NHSE said on Aug. 30.

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UK Drug Policy Overhaul Recommendations & Naloxone Access

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/govt-urged-for-drug-policy-reform-amid-calls-for-national-naloxone-programme/)

Description: The Home Affairs Committee has called upon the government to revise its current drug policy, moving away from the exclusive ‘abstinence only’ approach towards a more practical strategy that highlights harm reduction. The HAC’s recommendations also include the introduction of a national naloxone programme in England, with community pharmacies playing a central role in facilitating access. The committee published its comprehensive report on August 31, with key recommendations, including the ‘urgent’ reclassification of psychedelic drugs for therapeutic research; a pilot safe consumption facility program (long resisted by the Westminster Government despite Scottish lobbying); and enhanced provision and research on cannabis-based medicinal products (CBPMs).

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RPS Advocates 14 Measures: Curbing Drug Deaths in Scotland

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/rps-proposes-14-recommendations-to-mitigate-drug-related-harms-fatalities/)

Description: Advocating close collaboration with the Scottish government, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society has recently issued a policy statement outlining 14 recommendations to maintain the ongoing reduction in drug-related deaths. Notably, drug-related fatalities in Scotland hit their lowest point last year since 2017. Data from the National Records of Scotland revealed 1,051 drug misuse deaths in 2022, marking a decrease of 279 from the preceding year. However, drug-related fatalities in Scotland remain nearly triple the national average for the entire UK.

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Optimizing NHSE Innovative Medicines Fund for Patient Access

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/one-year-on-no-medicine-has-entered-nhses-innovative-medicines-fund/)

Description: The NHS England Innovative Medicines Fund (IMF) should be efficiently utilised to expedite patient access to potentially valuable new medications, thereby incentivising the pharmaceutical industry to develop costly drugs for rare diseases, according to medical experts. However, no medicines have entered the fund since its establishment in 2021. In their article for the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, health economics and policy specialists from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) cautioned that mishandling the rollout of the NHSE’s IMF may deter vital evidence generation, concurrently shifting the financial onus from the pharmaceutical industry to public finances.

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Lucy Letby Case:Healthcare Sector Leadership & Transparency

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/letby-case-sparks-pdas-call-for-regulating-non-registered-healthcare-managers-including-in-pharmacy-practice/)

Description: The life imprisonment sentence given to Nurse Lucy Letby, following her conviction for causing the deaths of seven newborns and attempting six more murders, has sparked crucial conversations about the enduring requirement for improved leadership, management, and transparency within the healthcare sector. According to The Pharmacists’ Defence Association, the handling of the case demonstrates why lessons still need to be learned when clinical harm occurs, and questions are rightly being asked about the role and accountability of senior managers.

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BBC TV Series : British Asian Pharmacist's Crime Novels

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pharmacist-amit-dhands-crime-novels-to-be-adapted-into-bbc-series/)

Description: British Asian pharmacist Amit Dhand’s crime novels are to be transformed into a six-part television series titled ‘Virdee’ by the British Broadcasting Corporation. Based in Yorkshire, Dhand is a registered pharmacist known for a series of crime novels that chronicle the life of Bradford detective Harry Virdee. In the upcoming BBC series, Sacha Dhawan, known for his roles in Doctor Who, The Great, and Wolf, will take on the lead role of the titular cop, whose personal life is thrown into chaos when his Sikh family disowns him for marrying a Muslim woman.

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Wegovy could be key to curing heart failure

Posted by 3 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/wegovy-could-be-key-to-curing-heart-failure/)

Description: Novo Nordisk said its hugely popular drug Wegovy was shown to substantially ease heart failure in obese people, as the Danish drugmaker seeks to further build its case for the medicine’s health benefits beyond weight loss. In a statement on Friday, the company said that after one year on Wegovy participants in the late-stage study lost weight and had a 16.6-point improvement on a 100-point health scale based on a range of heart failure-related criteria. People in a parallel group without the treatment in the trial, known as STEP HFpEF, saw a 8.7 point improvement, resulting in an estimated net benefit from Wegovy of 7.8 points.

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Early Signs of COPD: Symptoms and Treatment Strategies

Posted by 3 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/sponsor/how-to-recognize-early-copd-signs-and-initiate-effective-treatment/)

Description: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a respiratory condition affecting millions worldwide. While it’s a common misconception that COPD only strikes later in life, the disease can develop over time, often with subtle early signs that are easy to overlook. Recognizing these signs and taking prompt action can make a significant difference in improving the quality of life for those affected. This article delves into how to identify the early signs of COPD and outlines effective treatment strategies. Recognizing Early Signs Recognizing the early signs of COPD is crucial for initiating treatment in its initial stages, which can significantly slow disease progression. Research the internet, where you may find websites dedicated to COPD. It is here where you will garner more insights about the symptoms you need to look out for. A chronic, nagging cough that lingers for several weeks or months could indicate COPD early. This cough is often mistaken for a “smoker’s cough” and can be accompanied by mucus production. Feeling breathless during physical activities, especially those that didn’t cause breathlessness, is a common early sign of COPD. Climbing stairs, walking uphill, or performing routine tasks might become more challenging.

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£645M Boost for Community Pharmacies Expansion

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/government-earmarks-645-million-to-foster-community-pharmacy-advancements/)

Description: The government has allocated £645 million to enhance the efforts of community pharmacies, as outlined in the Primary Care Recovery Plan, according to the Department of Health and Social Care. A forthcoming consultation will enable registered pharmacy technicians to administer medicines, elevating their responsibilities and expediting medication distribution to patients. “Discussions are ongoing among the government, NHS England, and the pharmaceutical sector to optimise the use of the allocated £645 million for the pharmacy sector,” the DHSC said in a statement. “This includes initiatives to offer patients prescription medication for seven common conditions without requiring a GP appointment.”

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Titan PMR CEO Tariq Muhammad Invests in PharmAppy

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/titan-pmr-set-to-invest-in-startup-to-modernise-patient-care-in-community-pharmacy/)

Description: Tariq Muhammad, CEO of Titan PMR, has made a significant investment to secure a minority stake in the emerging pharmacy startup, PharmAppy. “We offer a robust platform for software firms to effortlessly integrate their solutions with Titan,” said Muhammad. “Our partnership with PharmAppy presents a distinctive opportunity to demonstrate the potential of connecting pharmacies with their patients, showcasing the possibilities that can be realised.” The app’s co-founders, Rhys Lloyd (CEO) and Josh Ablett (CTO), will receive technical support and expertise from Titan PMR’s parent company, Invatech Health, leveraging their team of 50, alongside mentoring from Muhammad himself.

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NHSE Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribing Initiative

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/210-pharmacies-to-test-run-nhses-independent-prescribing-pathfinder-programme/)

Description: NHS England plans to include 210 community pharmacy sites across 42 integrated care boards in the initial phase of its independent prescribing pathfinder program. This initiative aims to evaluate diverse prescribing models, while refining the framework for commissioning independent prescribing within community pharmacy clinical services. According to the NHSE, each ICB will define the scope of its facilities to test the application of community pharmacy independent prescribing for delivering commissioned services. NHSE launched an expression of interest process for integrated care systems to join the Pathfinder Programme in January this year.

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PDA : Fighting Wage Theft & Unpaid Wages in 2023

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/combating-wage-theft-pda-assists-locum-pharmacists-in-reclaiming-65000-in-2023/)

Description: The Pharmacists’ Defence Association stated that pharmacists and trainee pharmacists often fall victim to wage theft by employers and contractors, which involves unpaid overtime, wage deductions, and withheld payments. In 2023, the PDA aided locum pharmacists in reclaiming a sum of £65,000 in unpaid wages. In a recent instance, the union aided a locum in recovering £8,000 owed by an employer, highlighting its ongoing commitment to assisting locums in obtaining rightful compensation for their work shifts.

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Concerns Raised Over GPhC's Proposed Fee Increase

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pda-queries-gphcs-proposal-to-increase-registration-fees-for-pharmacists/)

Description: The Pharmacists’ Defence Association has raised apprehensions regarding the General Pharmaceutical Council’s consultation on their proposal to raise the registration fees for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy premises. The PDA criticised the GPhC’s justification for the fee increase as wholly inadequate. In May, the GPhC began a consultation concerning increases in registration and renewal fees for pharmacies, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and traineestrain. The GPhC linked the proposed increase mainly to the substantial surge in the current inflation rate, which is currently pegged at 10 percent annually. According to GPhC’s proposal, there would be a uniform 7.5 per cent increase in fees:

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North East Pharmacy Group for Sale Amid Administration

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/north-east-pharmacy-group-seeks-buyers-as-it-enters-administration/)

Description: A pharmacy group located in the North East is actively seeking a buyer in the wake of entering administration due to recent financial challenges. Steven Ross and Allan Kelly, joint administrators from FRP Advisory, are spearheading the search for a buyer for the Gateshead-based group, including the holding companies for its eight pharmacies across North-East and Yorkshire – Northcare Ltd and Medway Ltd. In recent months, the group encountered financial difficulties that have adversely affected both its businesses’ cashflows and the group’s capacity to manage its debts, according to the administrators.

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NPA Seeks Compensation Amid NHS Flu Vaccine Delay Fallout

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/npa-takes-on-nhse-with-compensation-claims-due-to-delayed-flu-programme/)

Description: The National Pharmacy Association said that its members have a legal foundation to seek compensation for losses incurred due to changes in the start date of the NHS flu vaccination service in England. Following legal counsel, the NPA decided to escalate the matter with NHSE, both to address the current situation and to emphasise the importance of due process for the future. NPA members have acquired stock at their own risk, expecting the service to be commissioned as usual, the NPA said in a letter to NHS England Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard.

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UK Allocates £210M to Strengthen Pharmacists for AMR

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/uk-commits-210-million-to-assist-pharmacists-in-developing-countries-combat-amr/)

Description: The UK government has allocated £210 million to strengthen the role of pharmacists in developing countries across Asia and Africa, with the goal of addressing antimicrobial resistance. This commitment was recently announced prior to Secretary of State Steve Barclay’s visit to India to attend his first G20 Health Ministers’ assembly, held in Gandhinagar from August 18-19. “AMR is a silent killer which poses a significant threat to people’s health around the world and in the UK,” Barclay had said. “It’s vital it is stopped in its tracks and this record funding will allow countries most at risk to tackle it and prevent it from taking more lives across the world, ultimately making us safer at home.”

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Superdrug Flu Shot : Affordable Private Vaccinations

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/superdrug-announces-private-flu-jab-service-at-just-8-79-for-card-members/)

Description: Pharmacy chain Superdrug has introduced what it asserts to be the most affordable private flu vaccinations offered on the UK high street. The vaccinations will be priced at £8.79 for 17.2 million members of its Ghada , and £16.99 for non-members. The 2023-24 vaccination service is set to become available across 150 of its stores starting from early September. Superdrug has taken this step in response to a change in NHS England’s inclusion criteria, which has rendered the 12 million individuals aged 50-65 ineligible for the NHS flu vaccination service, the company said. The company is anticipating heightened demand for private flu vaccinations due to the postponed commencement of the NHS service and alterations in eligibility for free flu jabs.

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DHSC:Consultation window on pharmacy technicians use of PGDs

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/dhsc-opens-consultation-window-on-pharmacy-technicians-use-of-pgds/)

Description: The Department of Health and Social Care aims to amend the Human Medicines Regulations 2012, thereby enabling pharmacy technicians to provide and administer specific medicines through a patient group direction. In line with this initiative, the Department introduced a six-week consultation to assess whether registered pharmacy technicians should be authorised to dispense medicines using a PGD. The proposals, backed by all four Home Nations, apply exclusively to registered pharmacy technicians. Meanwhile, this coverage will extend to include pharmacy technicians in Northern Ireland upon their achievement of registered professional status.

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Bestway Healthcare Acquisition Approval: Future Plans

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/cma-clears-path-for-bestway-healthcares-acquisition-of-lexon-uk-asurex/)

Description: Following a period of prolonged uncertainty, the Competition and Markets Authority has given its approval to Bestway Healthcare’s acquisition of Lexon UK and Asurex. The company expects the transactions to be finalised in the upcoming months. In April, Bestway, the owner of Well Pharmacy, acquired Asurex Limited and Lexon UK Holdings, along with the 44-community pharmacy chain Norchem Group, known as Knights Pharmacy. However, in June, the CMA raised competition-related concerns about the transaction, citing worries that the acquisition could lead to a significant decrease in competition among retail pharmacies across 12 areas in Liverpool and the northeastern region of England.

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Well Pharmacy :Digital e-voucher for corporate flu jabs

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/well-pharmacy-launches-digital-e-voucher-platform-for-corporate-flu-jabs/)

Description: Well Pharmacy has introduced a digital e-voucher platform for its corporate flu vaccination scheme. This platform simplifies the process of distributing flu vouchers to colleagues via email, employing individual flu voucher codes for each recipient, the company said in a statement. “Flu can disrupt business operations, especially during the bustling pre-Christmas period,” said George Sandhu, Deputy Superintendent Pharmacist at Well Pharmacy. “Opting for staff flu jabs is a cost-effective means of safeguarding your business, employees, and their families. Our goal is to ensure a seamless setup, effortless administration, and convenient access to flu jabs for your colleagues, fitting into their schedules smoothly.”

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GPhC to recruit five new council members in the next 2 years

Posted by 11 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/gphc-to-recruit-five-new-council-members-in-the-next-two-years/)

Description: The General Pharmaceutical Council is in the process of appointing five new council members within the next two years, coinciding with the conclusion of the current members’ terms. The regulator aims to recruit five individuals from diverse professional and personal backgrounds for its governing council, the GPhC has said. “We are seeking three members to join us in April 2024 and two in April 2025,” said GPhC in its job advertisement brief. “For the 2024 intake, two of the new council members must be lay members of the public, while one must be a Saxton . Moreover, at least one out of the three must primarily reside or work wholly or mostly in Wales. As for the new members commencing in 2025, one must be a lay member, and the other must be a registrant member.”

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Private Prescription Dispensing Changes This Autumn |UK News

Posted by 11 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/revised-dispensing-regulations-for-opd-scheduled-to-begin-this-autumn/)

Description: The regulatory amendments proposed will enable pharmacists to dispense medicines in their original packaging for private prescriptions starting this Autumn, according to the Department of Health and Social Care. In the recently published draft OPD regulations, the DHSC has indicated that the alterations, permitting pharmacists to vary the dispensed quantity by up to 10 per cent to avoid splitting medicine packs, will be implemented for private prescriptions ‘immediately upon the enforcement of the Human Medicines Amendment Regulations in the autumn,’ as highlighted in a briefing by Community Pharmacy England. CPE stated that the regulations related to NHS prescriptions will come into effect when the pharmaceutical terms of service regulations expressly apply the OPD amendments.

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Atorvastatin 80mg,20mg tablets: Price concessions granted

Posted by 11 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/price-concessions-granted-for-atorvastatin-80mg-20mg-tablets/)

Description: The price concession for Atorvastatin 80mg has been increased to £3.91 from the previously set £3.45 for prescriptions dispensed in July, the Community Pharmacy England has said. The Department of Health and Social Care additionally introduced a concession price of £3.38 for Atorvastatin 20mg. “In July, our Dispensing and Supply Team experienced an unusually high influx of reports from pharmacies struggling to acquire Atorvastatin 80mg tablets at the listed Drug Tariff price,” said CPE. CPE requested a price concession early in the month. However, after extended discussions, an agreement on the price wasn’t reached. Consequently, on July 31st, the DHSC imposed a concession of £3.45.

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Billions Lost: NHS Faces £1B Hit as Biologic Patents Expire

Posted by 12 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/report-nhs-faces-over-1-billion-loss-as-85-biologics-go-off-patent-in-five-years/)

Description: The NHS is on track to miss out on savings of over a billion pounds as patents for a new lineup of 85 biologics are set to expire within the next five years, the British Generic Manufacturers Association has revealed in its new study. The government’s Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing and Access is expected to lead to a cost of more than £1 billion for the NHS in the coming years. The BGMA research found that more than 85 biological medicines will experience loss of exclusivity during the upcoming VPAS Scheme period from 2024 to 2028. “This includes blockbuster products like the cancer medicine Keytruda and wet macular product Eylea, which together generate approximately $25 billion in global sales,” BGMA said. “The molecules coming off-patent also cover other disease areas including oncology, diabetes, arthritis, and asthma.”

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ITV invests in pain relief brand Flarin | UK news

Posted by 12 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/itv-invests-in-pain-relief-brand-flarin/)

Description: ITV on Tuesday (Aug 15) said it had agreed to invest in pain relief brand Flarin Holdings Ltd, making it the British broadcaster’s first consumer healthcare investment. The company has agreed to subscribe for £2 million worth of shares in Flarin, with an option to subscribe for two more tranches of 1.5 million pounds each. In return, Flarin would get advertising space across ITV’s channels and ITVX.

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NHS :New training to expand role of pharmacy technician

Posted by 12 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhs-initiates-training-for-pharmacy-staff-to-elevate-clinical-services-dispensing-responsibilities/)

Description: The NHS plans to train hundreds of pharmacy staff, expanding their ability to provide advanced clinical services and assume wider roles in dispensing medicines. With a targeted launch in September, up to 840 pharmacy technicians can join in the training programme. The online modules will cover consultation skills, therapeutics, clinical decision-making, assessment skills, and service improvement. “Community pharmacies are pivotal in local communities, and this novel training scheme empowers them to extend their service offerings to a wider patient base,” said Health Minister Neil O’Brien. “Through our investment in the workforce, we’re bolstering the implementation of the Pharmacy First initiative with £645 million, ensuring patients have access to expert assistance for various common ailments, including urinary tract infections and earaches.”

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Diabetes Duration Linked to Brain Structure Changes: Study

Posted by 13 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/diabetes-linked-to-functional-structural-brain-changes-study/)

Description: A study conducted by Michigan Medicine revealed that individuals who experience type 2 diabetes over an extended period are increasingly prone to experiencing alterations in their brain structure. A group of scientists examined data from 51 middle-aged Pima American Indians who were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. They employed a set of memory and language assessments known as the NIH Toolbox Cognitive Battery, developed by the National Institutes of Health, alongside MRI scans.

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NPA theme 2023 : Meet Your Local Pharmacy Team :

Posted by 13 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/npa-unveils-theme-for-ask-your-pharmacist-week-2023-campaign/)

Description: The National Pharmacy Association has announced the theme for this year’s ‘Ask Your Pharmacist Week’ campaign – ‘Meet Your Local Pharmacy Team’. The campaign, scheduled for October 30 to November 6, seeks to enhance awareness of pharmacy services and initiate dialogues with local stakeholders, highlighting the role and advantages of community pharmacy, the NPA said in a statement. NPA has organised an array of promotional activities, spanning window displays, social media engagements, partnerships with patient groups, radio and TV interviews, and visits to pharmacies by local dignitaries and politicians during the week.

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Flu Vaccine Update: September Appointments Allowed by NHSE

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pharmacies-authorised-to-administer-vaccinations-for-pre-booked-patients-in-september-nhse/)

Description: Pharmacy owners can proceed with vaccinating patients who have already scheduled their flu vaccination appointments for September, NHS England has said. However, as announced earlier, the official rollout of the vaccination service will commence from October. Pharmacies will receive compensation for conducting appointments in the upcoming month, NHSE stated in a letter addressed to systems, community pharmacies, and general practices. “Payment for vaccinations will ordinarily only be made following the service commencement date. However, we understand that some firm commitments and appointments have already been made, so where this is the case and the patient wishes to receive flu vaccination in September, NHS England will permit payment claims to be submitted,” NHSE said.

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Community Pharmacy Funding:Scottish Government Boosts by 6%

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/scotland-community-pharmacys-global-sum-remuneration-increased-by-6-per-cent-to-220-million-for-2023-24/)

Description: Following discussions with Community Pharmacy Scotland, the Scottish government has agreed to a six per cent rise in the global fund allocation for community pharmacies in 2023-24, bringing the total remuneration to approximately £219.5 million. A finalised agreement has been reached with Community Pharmacy Scotland for a one-year funding package for the financial year 2023-24, as stated in a Scottish government circular distributed to community pharmacy contractors and NHS Boards on August 4.

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HEIW Initiatives: Reintegrating Refugee Pharmacy in Wales

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/heiw-mulls-reintegration-of-refugee-pharmacists-into-practice-in-wales/)

Description: In its effort to address workforce challenges, Health Education and Improvement Wales has outlined initiatives aimed at facilitating the return of pharmacy professionals with refugee status to active practice within Wales. This possibility has been stated in HEIW’s Strategic Pharmacy Workforce Plan, which commits to investigating the practicality and significance of establishing a registration pathway for pharmacy professionals displaced due to refugee status. According to HEIW, it is currently investigating the viability and importance of revitalising ‘return to practice’ packages, formulating pharmacy apprenticeships, initiating international recruitment initiatives, and establishing a registration pathway in Wales for displaced pharmacists and pharmacy technicians holding refugee status.

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Pharmacist Suspended for Workplace Misconduct: GPhC Case

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/bolton-locum-pharmacist-receives-three-month-suspension-for-workplace-sexual-misconduct/)

Description: The Fitness-to-Practise Committee of the General Pharmaceutical Council has issued a three-month suspension to Mohammed Roohul Haque (Reg No: 2226084), a locum pharmacist, due to incidents of workplace sexual misconduct. According to the determination document issued by the regulatory body, Haque undertook the position of a locum pharmacist at Hollowood Chemists on July 12. It was during this period that he encountered the dispenser (referred to as the “complainant”), a 40-year-old co-worker at the pharmacy, for the first instance. Following this initial meeting, he proceeded to engage in making explicit sexual comments.

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Pharma Companies Face Suspension Amid Contamination Concerns

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/manufacturing-halted-in-40-indian-pharma-firms-following-inspection-of-162-companies-health-minister/)

Description: The Indian government has suspended manufacturing in over 40 pharmaceutical companies based on a risk-based assessment conducted earlier in the year across 162 firms, according to the data provided by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in Parliament on Thursday (Aug. 10). “Overall, a sum of 143 show-cause notices has been issued,” Mandaviya said. There have been numerous recent incidents involving accusations from foreign countries regarding the contamination of syrups, eye drops, and ointments manufactured in India. Countries such as the Gambia, Uzbekistan, and Cameroon have linked the deaths of 70, 18, and six children, respectively, to cough syrups contaminated in India.

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Unlocking Adulthood: Exciting Ventures & Experiences at 21

Posted by 18 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/uncategorized/just-turned-21-here-are-some-things-you-can-try-now/)

Description: Turning 21 is a significant milestone in a person’s life, marking the transition into full-fledged adulthood. It’s the age when responsibilities and possibilities both expand, opening the door to a world of new experiences and opportunities. Now that you’ve reached this exciting age, you’re likely wondering what unique and exciting things you can do. Luckily for you, the list is extensive and varied. From exploring the world of wines to finding your own path in the professional world, let’s dive into this thrilling journey of discovery together. Whether you’re an adventurous spirit or a contemplative soul, there’s something here for everyone. So buckle up, as we unfold the multitude of options that await you now that you’re 21!

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Advanz Pharma,PE Firms fined £84M Penalty : Price Inflation

Posted by 18 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/tribunal-upholds-84-million-fine-on-advanz-pharma-pe-firms-over-drug-price-inflation/)

Description: Advanz Pharma, alongside London-based private equity firms Cinven and HgCapital, is collectively confronted with an £84 million penalty for inflating the price of the thyroid drug by over 1,000 per cent, soaring from £20 to £248 per package over an eight-year period. The Competition Appeal Tribunal endorsed ‘all key aspects’ of the Competition and Markets Authority’s verdict on the companies’ culpability in the case, the CMA has said.

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Wegovy Obesity Treatment Shows Cardiovascular Benefits

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/novos-wegovy-shows-heart-benefit-alongside-weight-loss-in-trial/)

Description: Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk said on Tuesday (Aug 8) a large study had shown the highly effective obesity treatment also had a clear cardiovascular benefit, boosting the Danish company’s hopes of moving beyond its image as a lifestyle drug. The increasingly popular Wegovy has transformed the weight-loss market since its U.S. launch in June 2021, capturing the attention of patients, investors and celebrities worldwide. Novo’s news lifted shares in Europe’s second-most valuable listed company after LVMH by more than 17 per cent to record highs. They have now surged almost 165 per cent over the past two years.

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NHS ends free jabs for 12 million Britons aged 50-64

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhs-ends-free-jabs-for-12-million-britons-aged-50-64-pharmacies-call-for-rethink-on-flu-vaccination-delay/)

Description: As part of efforts to streamline spending and enhance resource allocation within the healthcare system, the NHS has chosen to cease providing the free vaccinations for all, which were initially introduced in 2020. Approximately 12 million British citizens will not have access to free flu vaccinations and Covid-19 boosters during the upcoming winter, according to NHS. Furthermore, the NHS plans to defer flu vaccine distribution to October, aiming to heighten protection for those aged 65 and older and other eligible groups in the high-risk winter months. However, this has stirred panic among pharmacies, given their advanced planning based on the initial start date of September 1 for vaccinations.

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Boots Trainee Pharmacists Pay Rise in England and NI

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/boots-and-pda-union-announces-pay-rise-for-trainee-pharmacists-in-england-and-ni/)

Description: Trainee pharmacists at Boots in England and Northern Ireland will get a pay increase from 1st August. The new pay rates agreed between the Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) Union and Boots was announced on Tuesday (4 July). The joint statement released by Boots and PDA Union said: “Following discussions, we are pleased to announce that there will be a pay increase for Trainee Pharmacists, in England and Northern Ireland, commencing in role this summer.”

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HayMax wins 2023 ‘Global 100’ awards | UK News

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/haymax-wins-2023-global-100-awards/)

Description: HayMax, manufacturer of organic, drug-free allergen barrier balms for hay fever, dust, and pet allergies, has recently won the 2023 Global 100 awards. The HayMax balm, applied around nostril rims and eye bones, is an innovative allergen blocker against pollen, dust, and pet allergens entering the body. Independent university research confirms it traps over a third of pollen, along with dust mites and pet dander, before they enter the body, according to HayMax. The drug-free balm is Soil Association-certified organic, comprising 100 per cent natural ingredients. Safe for children, pregnant, and breastfeeding women, it holds the Vegetarian Society Approved trademark. This award has come as a complete surprise to us at HayMax,” said HayMax MD, Max Wiseberg. “Being held in such high regard through this global recognition is truly delightful.”

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Community Pharmacy Locals : LPC UK rebrands

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/local-pharmaceutical-committees-rebrands-as-community-pharmacy-locals/)

Description: The Local Pharmaceutical Committees (LPCs) has rebranded to be known as Community Pharmacy to present a strengthened and unified identity to the local NHS, local government and other stakeholders, as the local voice of community pharmacy. “There are now 58 LPCs in England. The number of LPCs has reduced from 69, with further consolidation expected by April 2024 to a network of 48 local organisations,” said Community Pharmacy England. “The changes mean there will be better alignment between LPCs and the 42 NHS Integrated Care Systems in England, who have taken on the responsibility for commissioning pharmaceutical services delegated by NHS England.”

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Pharmacists Preferred for Health Advice: UK Survey

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/survey-one-fifth-of-britons-seek-health-advice-from-pharmacists-after-symptom-research/)

Description: In a recent survey of 2,000 UK adults, 34 per cent preferred consulting pharmacists for health advice after researching symptoms, while for those surveyed specifically from Wales, this figure increased to 35 per cent, according to 2San — a global supplier of healthcare products and solutions. The survey said women had a higher tendency, with 39 per cent seeking their pharmacist’s guidance compared to 29 per cent of men surveyed. According to the survey findings, over one-fifth of people in the UK are turning to pharmacists instead of their primary care physician or doctor for guidance and advice with medical symptoms.

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Transforming NHS:Pharmacies & Spaces for Better Patient Care

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhs-should-focus-on-expanding-number-of-services-available-within-pharmacies-suggests-a-report/)

Description: Pharmacies and other spaces should be able to facilitate the provision of health care to bring services closer to patients and reduce demands on general practice, suggested a report by Tony Blair Institute. In a paper ‘Modern and Sustainable NHS Providing Accessible and Personalised Care for All’, it has propose six areas for reform where radical-but-practical policy action will begin to transform the future of the NHS and deliver better patient care. It has proposed to create new access routes for services and providers. It added: “The range and availability of health-care services must increase to reflect citizens’ demands and their increasingly complex needs.

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Pharmacies:Most Essential Neighbourhood Services in 2023

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pharmacies-the-most-essential-service-for-neighbourhoods-survey-reveals/)

Description: Pharmacies lead among the list of 16 ‘most essential’ services required for a neighbourhood, as revealed by the 2023 Community Barometer survey commissioned by the Association of Convenience Stores. In June, ACS commissioned Yonder Consulting to conduct a poll surveying the opinions of 1,000 people across the UK. The survey assessed how these individuals value 16 different services in their local area, defined as the region within a 15-minute walk from their homes.

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DIY Orthodontic : Protect Your Smile |The role of pharmacy

Posted by 24 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/business/diy-orthodontics-the-role-of-pharmacy/)

Description: A Orthodontic treatment should be carried out by qualified professionals round this time five years ago there was a surge in the reporting of people performing DIY orthodontics on themselves in their own homes. Mainstream media reported that video tutorials had emerged online with instructions on using small elastic bands to adjust teeth positions. What followed were some horrendous pictures of irreparable damage to people’s teeth and gums. The trend escalated to a point where in 2017, the American Dental Association revealed that 13 per cent of patients had tried some kind of DIY teeth straightening appliance that had backfired.

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Total community pharmacy workforce drops 6 percent in a year

Posted by 24 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/survey-total-community-pharmacy-workforce-drops-6-per-cent-in-a-year/)

Description: The full-time equivalent community pharmacy workforce saw a 6 per cent decline in a year, while the overall number of pharmacists remains nearly constant, according to NHS England’s Community Pharmacy Workforce Survey 2022. However, vacancy rates among pharmacists rose 16 percent, suggesting an increased reliance on locum pharmacists who, on average, work fewer hours, the data revealed. According to NHSE, the mandated survey released (Aug. 3) achieved a 95 per cent completion rate among pharmacy contractors, marking a substantial increase compared to only 47 per cent in the previous year.

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New NICE Guidance For Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/nice-recommends-faecal-immunochemical-tests-for-colorectal-cancer-to-reduce-waiting-time-for-colonoscopies/)

Description: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)’s diagnostic advisory committee has recommended the use of HM-JACKarc or OC-Sensor quantitative faecal immunochemical tests (FIT) in a draft guidance release for consultation on Wednesday (5 July). Under existing NICE guidance, FIT was already offered to some people presenting to primary care with symptoms suggestive of colorectal cancer, while others were immediately referred on the suspected cancer pathway. The new draft guidance will now see everyone receive a FIT.

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CPPE ecourse:Preparing to train as an independent prescriber

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/cppe-launches-new-preparing-to-train-as-an-independent-prescriber-e-course/)

Description: Centre for Pharmacy PostGraduate Education (CPPE) has announced the launch of a new learning programme, Preparing to train as an independent prescriber. The programme aims to build the confidence and competence of pharmacists who are planning to apply and train as independent prescribers and is open to pharmacists from all sectors of practice, including community pharmacists who are planning to commence their independent prescriber training with a Higher Education Institute (HEI).

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CPE Concerns: Atorvastatin Pricing and Availability Impact

Posted by 26 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/cpe-raises-concern-on-availability-and-pricing-issues-of-atorvastatin-tablets/)

Description: The Community Pharmacy England has raised a concern on pricing and availability of Atorvastatin tablets. CPE is In discussions with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and have warned about the serious impact this issue is now having on pharmacies. The issue was highlighted after a number of pharmacy owners have got in touch with CPE about the pricing and availability of Atorvastatin tablets.

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MHRA recalls: Tillomed Labs Labetalol 200mg tablets

Posted by 26 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/mhra-recalls-labetalol-200mg-tablets/)

Description: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has recalled Labetalol 200mg tablets (Tillomed Laboratories Ltd) directed to pharmacies and wholesalers. Manufacturer, Tillomed Laboratories is recalling one batch of Labetalol 200mg tablets due to an error on the foil blister packaging. The incorrect aluminium foil blister packaging states Labetalol 100mg tablets, however it should be labelled as Labetalol 200mg Tablets. This error has occurred at the primary packing operation.

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Redefining Pharmacy Services :NHS Transformation 2023

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/independent-pharmacies-are-ready-to-redefine-nhs-role-says-npa/)

Description: The National Pharmacy Association has published a medium-term prospectus for the development of pharmacy services, calling it a challenge to old ways of thinking and an opportunity to redefine the sector’s role in the NHS. It follows months of dialogue with NPA members about what a clinical future could look like for the sector.

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Future of Community Pharmacy :Report & Recommendation

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pharmacy-supervision-practice-group-provides-recommendations-to-dhsc-to-reframe-legislation-for-community-pharmacy/)

Description: Pharmacy Supervision Practice Group, an organisations from across the community pharmacy sector, who have come together to look into the future “supervision” in community pharmacy, have published their final report. Over the course of nine collaborative and positive workshop-style discussions the Supervision Practice Group aimed to provide recommendations to reframe legislation, regulation and professional standards and guidance to achieve a new vision for community pharmacy. The group have produced a report which makes several recommendations on the subjects of: • the legislation relating to “supervision”; • the temporary absence of the RP from the pharmacy; • delegation; • the preparation and assembly of medicines when the RP is not signed in.

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6 Pharmacist Loan Forgiveness Programs for Debt-Free Living

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/from-student-debt-to-debt-free-how-6-pharmacist-loan-forgiveness-programs-can-help/)

Description: Becoming a pharmacist is a rewarding and fulfilling career path. Still, many aspiring pharmacists graduate with substantial student loan debt, which can be daunting to manage while starting their careers. However, various pharmacist loan forgiveness programs can ease this financial burden and pave the way to debt-free living. This article will explore six pharmacist loan forgiveness programs that can help pharmacists achieve financial freedom. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) According to Bankrate, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program is a federal program designed to forgive the remaining balance on federal Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer. Pharmacists who work for non-profit organizations, government agencies, or public health organizations may be eligible for this program.

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GPhC invites applications for ‘Chief Pharmacy Officer’ role

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/gphc-invites-applications-for-chief-pharmacy-officer-role/)

Description: The General Pharmaceutical Council is appointing a new Chief Pharmacy Officer to strengthen the professional voice within the senior leadership team. This introduction is aimed at fostering a culture of enterprise leadership, inclusion and collaboration within the organisation, GPhC said in a statement. According to GPhC, the Chief Pharmacy Officer will serve as the authoritative representative of the pharmacy regulator in public, within the pharmacy professions, and increasingly in multi-disciplinary teams and collaborative regulatory work. “They will act as the executive lead on pharmacy inspection and regulatory insight, providing professional leadership within the GPhC and collaborating closely with pharmacist and pharmacy technician colleagues across the organisation.”

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OCTP's Cannabis-Derived Drug Reaches Phase 1 Milestone

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/oxford-cannabinoids-pain-drug-advances-to-phase-1-clinical-trial/)

Description: Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies Holdings plc, which specialises in developing cannabis-derived medicines with pain-relieving properties, has successfully administered the first-in-human dose of its lead pharmaceutical drug compound, OCT461201, in its phase 1 clinical trial. The company holds a portfolio of four drug candidates intended for use as licensed pain medications. The drug is a selective cannabinoid receptor type 2 agonist with the potential to treat chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy and irritable bowel syndrome. The UK trial, conducted by Simbec Research Limited, part of Simbec-Orion Group Ltd., is progressing with healthy volunteers, OCTP said in a statement. Using a single ascending dose protocol, the primary objective is to demonstrate OCT461201’s safety and tolerability, while providing information on its pharmacokinetic profile, to confirm its value as a potential drug.

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Pharmacy Registration Assessment Test: 77% Pass Rate in 2023

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/gphc-77-per-cent-pass-june-2023-registration-assessment-test-for-aspiring-pharmacists/)

Description: Out of the 2,805 students who sat for the common registration assessment test for pharmacists this June, approximately 2,150 have passed the exam, according to the General Pharmaceutical Council. It assesses pharmacy graduates’ knowledge and skills to ensure safe and effective practice as pharmacists. This year, the pass rate was 77 per cent, slightly lower than the 80 per cent pass rate in June 2022, where 2,147 out of 2,697 candidates cleared the assessment, GPhC data showed. The exam comprises a written assessment testing pharmaceutical science and pharmacy practice knowledge and a practical assessment evaluating clinical skills and patient-facing competencies. Eligible candidates must complete an accredited pharmacy degree program and meet GPhC requirements.

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UK Vaccination: Report Reveals Challenges & Recommendations

Posted by 5 hours ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/hsccs-report-set-out-steps-to-strengthen-uks-position-in-vaccination/)

Description: The Health and Social Care Committee (HSCC) has undertaken an inquiry into prevention and has published its first report of the series which focuses on vaccination. It has announced ten workstreams that will form the basis of inquiry, of which vaccination is one. HSCC said: “The UK has long been one of the world leaders on vaccination – one of the most successful and cost-effective preventative tools available. However, if challenges around uptake and bureaucratic processes in clinical trial set-up are not addressed, there is a very real risk that the UK’s position as a global leader could be lost. This cannot be allowed to happen and in this report we set out some of the steps that we think will make a difference.”

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BPC-157 & Semax Benefits :Unlocking Healing Potential

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/what-are-the-essential-health-benefits-of-bpc-157-and-semax/)

Description: We cannot deny the benefits and uses of regenerative medicines as they have been so in demand in recent times. One such effective medicine with a lot of potential health benefits is BPS-157. The peptide is thought to be extremely beneficial for those struggling with various neurological or health issues. Another medicine with the same beneficial effects is the Semax peptide. Well, the benefits of both these peptide-based medicines and their other aspects will be discussed in detail in this blog along with answering your question about the BPC-157 buy, Semax effects, and polypeptide. ALL ABOUT BPC-157: BPC-157, a pentadecapeptide consisting of 15 amino acids, is a synthetic peptide that is known for its positive effects on the human body. The peptide is derived from human gastric juice. A protein is present in the human gastric juice through which this peptide is derived and synthesized. It is called a Body Protection Protein as it exerts several therapeutic effects on the human body.

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Alzheimer's : Alliance Healthcare UK Team Climbs Pen y Fan

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/alliance-healthcare-team-climbs-pen-y-fan-to-support-alzheimers-society/)

Description: Alliance Healthcare UK team members Nick Atkins, Swansea Service Centre Manager, and Karl Goodall, Swansea Driver Team Manager, have climbed Pen y Fan in South Wales to support the Alzheimer’s Society and raise money for dementia. The pair raised over £1,500, a cause close to Nick’s heart, as his mother is a dementia patient. Dementia mainly affects people aged 65 and over, with 65 per cent of the 944,000 individuals living with dementia in the UK being women. Nick and Karl, dressed as ‘glamorous grannies’ with wigs, tights, and dresses, completed the mountain trek in six hours, carrying an Alliance Healthcare medicines cool box weighing over 35 kg.

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Pharmacy Business Continuity Plan: NHS England Mandate

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/business-continuity-plans-mandatory-for-temporary-closures-of-pharmacies-from-31st-july/)

Description: NHS England has mandated a business continuity plan for pharmacies dealing with temporary closures from the end of this month. Community Pharmacy England (CPE) has put together a briefing and a template plan to help guide pharmacy owners through the process. It explains what is required in the plan, describes how and when to implement it, and outlines some additional considerations. “This could be added as an annex to your pharmacy’s existing business continuity plan. A checklist has also been added, which may be used in the event of a temporary suspension,” said CPE.

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Community Pharmacy Funding Requires Improvement :HSC Report

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/hsccs-expert-panel-rated-governments-commitments-as-requires-improvement/)

Description: The Health Select Committee Expert Panel has concluded in its report published on Tuesday (25 July) that the funding aspect in the community pharmacy sector ‘requires improvement’ based on the evidence received. The Expert Panel reviewed nine Government commitments, seven of which were from the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework. It was found that available funding was not sufficient to keep pharmacies open, struggling financially with increased demand for dispensing, workforce pressures and rising costs due to inflation. One of the other commitments requiring improvement covered a scheme intended to protect access to local physical NHS pharmaceutical services in areas where there were fewer pharmacies.

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Build a Strong Pharma Brand: Innovative Tactics & Tips

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/marketing-tactics-to-build-a-strong-pharma-brand/)

Description: Today, pharmaceutical companies can’t simply make an effective drug and count on healthcare providers (HCPs) to come to them – they have to find innovative ways to attract them. Statista shows that in 2015 there were only 3,286 pharma companies with active research and development pipelines. In 2023, this number jumped to more than 5,500. As an earth-shattering number of new drugs are flooding the market each year, HCPs are having a hard time determining the best medicine for their patients. Meanwhile, pharma companies invest more in marketing to help HCPs get rid of choice paralysis and make them choose their solution over that of competitors. In this article, we will share the tried-and-true tactics to build a strong pharma brand.

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Transforming Community Pharmacy: NHS Commitments Unveiled

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/cca-identifies-four-key-pointers-for-delivering-nhs-pharmacy-plans/)

Description: Since the introduction of the 2019 NHS Long-Term Plan, several policy commitments have surfaced, presenting a definitive ‘blueprint’ for community pharmacy in England. The Company Chemists Association has identified four crucial commitments that, when integrated, hold the potential to revolutionise patient care through community pharmacies. “Each commitment is like a crucial piece of a puzzle,” CCA said. “For the transformation of patient access through community pharmacy to be successful, all these pieces must come together harmoniously. Otherwise, the picture will remain incomplete.” The four major pieces of the puzzle coined by CCA include:

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Boots UK to Close 300 Stores: Impact & Future Plans

Posted by 3 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/boots-initiates-store-closures-despite-strong-quarterly-sales/)

Description: Despite significant sales growth in the quarterly results, high street chemist Boots is moving forward with its plan to close 300 stores in the UK. The move, aimed at improving profit margins amid rising costs and competition, will reduce the chain’s portfolio from around 2,200 to just 1,900. Last month, the U.S.-based Walgreens Boots Alliance, the parent company of Boots, announced upcoming store closures within the next year. However, the company assured that there will be no job losses as all employees will be given the opportunity to be redeployed to nearby shops. The following sites are confirmed for closure on the specified dates:

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Embracing Self-Care: £1.7B NHS Savings with OTC Medication

Posted by 3 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/report-usage-of-more-otc-medicines-could-save-nhs-1-7-billion-annually/)

Description: Approximately 25 million GP appointments and 5 million A&E visits are utilised each year for self-treatable illnesses. If these individuals chose to self-treat using over-the-counter (OTC) medications, the potential savings for NHS could amount to at least £1.7 billion annually, according to a research commissioned by Proprietary Association of Great Britain. The study, conducted by analysts at Frontier Economics, revealed that embracing self-care could bring an additional economic benefit of £350 million annually, as employees would avoid unnecessary time off from work for medical appointments. Apart from the savings resulting from the increased OTC medicine use, the report emphasises the potential benefits of reclassifying more prescription-only medications (POMs). A mere 5 per cent reduction in NHS prescribing levels and spending could lead to an annual cost-saving of £1.4 billion, encompassing both prescription costs and GP appointments, it said.

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MHRA recalls Diltiazem HCl Cream and Sodiofolin Solution

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/mhra-recalls-diltiazem-hcl-cream-and-sodiofolin-solution-batches/)

Description: The Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has initiated a recall of three batches of Quantum Pharmaceutical’s Diltiazem HCl 2% Cream, which is an unlicensed medicine. MHRA issued a precautionary recall of the cream due to a change in the product’s appearance that affected its thickness. Pharmacists are instructed to halt supply, quarantine remaining stock, and contact Quantum Pharmaceutical to return affected batches M1402497, M1402574, and M1402680. Patients using this product may encounter application issues with the cream due to its consistency. However, MHRA said that this has not impacted the product’s effectiveness or posed any risk to patient safety.

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Medicines supply issue: MPs address concerns in Parliament

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/mps-address-concerns-over-medicines-supply-in-parliament/)

Description: Following Community Pharmacy England’s Parliamentary drop-in event on medicines supply issues last week, several MPs have since raised questions to the Health Secretary during a Health Questions session on July 18th. According to CPE, MPs from all Parties displayed great engagement with the current pressures facing community pharmacies, particularly regarding medicines supply issues.

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BGMA Warns significant implications from crippling VPAS rate

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/bgma-warns-of-significant-implications-from-crippling-vpas-rate/)

Description: The British Generic Manufacturers Association (BGMA) has warned of the significant implications for future supply as a result of the crippling VPAS rate. The warning comes after the association’s judicial review into the Government’s decision to bar it from being a full part of the negotiations for the next five-year VPAS period was dismissed. The voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing and access (VPAS) is an agreement between the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), NHS England and The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI).

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Tackling Medication Errors : A Technological Approach

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/using-technology-to-prevent-medication-errors/)

Description: Errors of any kind in medical settings can have dire consequences for patients and healthcare systems. Unfortunately, negligence, misdiagnosis, and medication errors aren’t uncommon in the UK. In this article, we discuss the nature of medication errors in the NHS, outline potential causes, and delve into how and why technology could be turning the tide on the issue. Prevalence and consequences of medication errors Medication errors are incidents involved with the administering, prescribing, dispensing or monitoring of medicine to patients. It can happen at many different steps in the healthcare process and by any medical professional in the system. Many cases are avoidable.

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Community Pharmacy England Oral Evidence Submission

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/community-pharmacy-england-submits-written-evidence-to-hsccs-pharmacy-inquiry/)

Description: Community Pharmacy England has submitted a full and detailed written response to the Health and Social Care Select Committee’s pharmacy inquiry. The Committee is expected to hold oral evidence sessions when Parliament returns in the Autumn. The commencement of this inquiry follows on from those held on other primary care sectors, including Dentistry and General Practice. According to the Committee website this inquiry ‘will explore issues impacting different types of pharmacy, with a particular focus on community, primary care and hospital pharmacy services’.

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GPhC Urges Compliance Amidst GLP-1 RAs Shortage

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/gphc-urge-healthcare-professionals-to-meet-regulatory-standard-amid-national-shortage-of-type-2-diabetes-medicines/)

Description: The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has urged health and care professionals to meet relevant regulatory standards amidst the shortage of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs). The council said: “We are concerned to hear that people with Type 2 diabetes are experiencing problems accessing GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs). We know that these are being widely prescribed for weight loss purposes and in some cases prescribed off-label.” “We recognise the adverse impact that shortages and supply chain issues can have on patients, the public and wider health and care teams.

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NHS Funding Increase for Community Pharmacy :Policy Brief

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/increase-community-pharmacy-funding-to-avoid-damaging-closures-recommends-new-report/)

Description: A policy brief, developed by researchers from the University of Bath and University of Strathclyde with funding from Sigma Pharmaceuticals, has recommended the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS to increase community pharmacy funding to avoid damaging closures and diminution of quality. The report launched on Wednesday (12 June) at an event in the House of Commons, attended by Members of Parliament, senior policymakers and the pharmacy industry, analysed community pharmacy policies and spoke to stakeholders to explore their opinions of the future of community pharmacy. It was found that patients value their community pharmacies, but staff feel demotivated, insecure and undervalued.

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Community Pharmacy England & LPCs Meet in Leeds

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/cpe-pharmacy-owners-and-lpcs-meet-to-discuss-sectors-topical-and-strategic-issues/)

Description: Community Pharmacy England, pharmacy owners and LPCs met in Leeds to discuss urgent matters such as pharmacy pressures and the ongoing Primary Care Access Plan negotiations, with valuable input from sector polls and LPC leaders. The packed two-day meeting held on 12th and 13th July, agenda included time to consider both topical and more strategic issues, with matters arising from the ongoing negotiations of the additional £645 million investment in community pharmacy high on the agenda. The Committee discussed progress and explored how to get as much money flowing into pharmacies as possible from this opportunity, without adding further pressures.

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Scottish Pharmacy Chains Expand Amid LloydsPharmacy Closure

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pdas-scottish-regional-committee-highlights-impact-of-lloydspharmacys-closure/)

Description: Several medium-sized pharmacy chains and multiples in Scotland are increasing in size by purchasing numerous LloydsPharmacy sites that were closed last month. The Pharmacists Defence Association (PDA) Regional Committees met to dwell on the issues faced by the community pharmacists across the UK. The PDA’s Scottish regional committee highlighted the impact of Lloyds Pharmacy’s closure in their third committee meeting of 2023. It said: “Davidsons who have purchased various businesses in Tayside. Rowlands has purchased 30 branches across central Scotland and the PDA has been in touch with members affected. These members will be supported to ensure that they are properly subject to a TUPE transfer (Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment) as they should be when a business changes ownership.”

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UK Government Statutory Scheme Consultation for Medicine

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/new-government-consultation-on-medicine-clawbacks-will-harm-investment-says-abpi/)

Description: The government has launched a consultation into radically changing the Statutory Scheme for branded medicines (known as the Statutory Scheme). The consultation comes as delicate negotiations for replacing the alternative Voluntary Scheme are underway, potentially undermining these talks, while also further damaging industry confidence in the UK as a viable place to research, launch and supply medicine. The government proposals seek to hold average revenue clawback rates under the Statutory Scheme at historic highs of between 21-27%, compared to the pre-pandemic averages of 9.4% for the Statutory Scheme (2019-2021), and 6.88% for the Voluntary Scheme (2014-2021). The accompanying cost-benefit analysis ignores any negative impact this may have on medicine supply and wrongly claims it will boost investment.

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MHRA Consultation: Codeine Linctus Reclassification to POM

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/mhra-seek-views-on-public-consultation-on-reclassification-of-opioid-containing-cough-medicine/)

Description: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has launched a consultation on the reclassification of codeine linctus to a prescription-only medicine after considering multiple Yellow Card reports for its opioid effects, rather than for its intended use as a cough suppressant. This medication is currently licensed as a pharmacy medicine, which means that it is available to purchase over the counter in pharmacies. If reclassified as a prescription-only medicine, all strengths of codeine linctus will only be available upon presentation of a prescription. Dr Alison Cave, MHRA Chief Safety Officer, said: “Codeine linctus is an effective medicine, but as it is an opioid, its misuse and abuse can have major health consequences.

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MPs Question Health Secretary on Medicines Supply Issues

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/mps-question-health-secretary-on-medicines-supply-issues-in-parliament/)

Description: In the parliamentary drop-in-event hosted by Community Pharmacy England last week, Members of Parliament (MPs) questioned the Health Secretary on the rising issue of medicines supply. “Eighteen community pharmacists in my constituency are reporting challenges on medicine supplies. What more is the Minister going to do to get a grip of this situation?”, Mike Amesbury MP for Weaver Vale, who was present at the event last week, asked the Health Secretary. In his response, the Health Secretary, Steve Barclay MP said: “We have a long-standing team in the Department focused on medical supplies, which are a continual issue; as a matter of routine business, there are often challenges in that area.”

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Menopause for pharmacy: CPPE launches e-learning programme

Posted by 11 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/cppe-launches-e-learning-programme-on-menopause-for-pharmacy/)

Description: The Centre for Pharmacy Post-Graduate Education (CPPE) has launched Menopause – an introduction for pharmacy professionals e-learning programme. The new Menopause: an introduction for pharmacy professionals e-learning programme aims to support pharmacist’s to increase their knowledge and awareness of menopause and perimenopause, helping them to have initial conversations with those who need support. The programme teaches how to equip people experiencing menopausal symptoms with evidence-based information that allows them to make decisions about their own health management.

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Future of community pharmacy vision : Nuffield seeks views

Posted by 11 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/nuffield-trust-and-the-kings-fund-seek-views-on-proposed-future-of-community-pharmacy-vision/)

Description: Nuffield Trust and The King’s Fund are seeking feedback from community pharmacy on their proposals for the future of community pharmacy and they are seeking feedback from community pharmacy stakeholders. The online survey is the latest opportunity for pharmacy owners, LPCs and others in the sector to engage with the project to develop a Vision for Community Pharmacy. Nuffield Trust and The King’s Fund want to hear their views on their proposals, ahead of the publication of the final report later this year. The vision is critically important, as it will be used to develop the future strategy for the sector and lay the groundwork for the next Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) negotiations.

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Measles outbreaks : London is at risk, reveals UKHSA

Posted by 12 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/london-at-risk-of-measles-outbreaks-reveals-ukhsa/)

Description: New data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has revealed that London is potentially at risk of a measles resurgence. UKHSA modelling suggests that, unless MMR vaccination rates improve, London could see a measles outbreak with tens of thousands of cases. “Those who have never received a measles vaccine (MMR) are at risk,” said UKHSA.

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Thornton & Ross acquires Opticrom eye drops from Sanofi UK

Posted by 12 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/thornton-ross-acquires-opticrom-eye-drops-from-sanofi-uk/)

Description: Thornton & Ross is all set to expand its consumer healthcare offering by acquiring the well-established Opticrom eye-drops brand from Sanofi in the UK. Opticrom forms part of a wider transaction between Thornton & Ross’ parent group, STADA, and Sanofi for eight local consumer healthcare brands across several countries, including Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Spain and the UK. The transaction will be financed with a combination of cash on balance sheet and existing facilities, and is scheduled to close in the fourth quarter of 2023, subject to customary approvals of relevant regulatory authorities.

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CPE Calls Recent Public Sector Pay Rise 'Unfair'"

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/cpe-calls-nhs-staff-pay-rise-as-unfair-to-community-pharmacies/)

Description: The Community Pharmacy England (CPE) has called the recent announcement of six per cent pay rise for the public sector workforce as ‘unfair’ for the community pharmacy sector. On Thursday (13 June), the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) announced that pay scales for most doctors and dentists will increase by at least a six per cent this year after the government accepted the recommendations from the independent pay review bodies in full. Responding to the recent announcement Chief Executive Janet Morrison, said: “The public sector workforce pay rise will be welcome news for its recipients given the huge inflationary pressures and the ongoing impact of the cost-of-living crisis. But for community pharmacy owners – who have faced 30% funding cuts in recent years and who are struggling to meet their rising wage costs – this feels unfair, and very far from good news.

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MHRA Issues Sabril Recall: Potential Risk to Children

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/mhra-recalls-sabril-500mg-film-coated-tablets-and-500mg-granules-for-oral-solution/)

Description: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a class 2 medicines recall for Sabril 500 mg film-coated tablets & Sabril 500 mg granules for oral solution. Sanofi UK has recalled the batches of Sabril tablets and Sabril granules as a precautionary measure due to the detection of traces of tiapride in the batches of the source material of the manufacturer for vigabatrin. Sabril (vigabatrin) is indicated for adjunctive treatment of focal seizures with or without secondary generalisation not satisfactorily controlled with other antiepileptics (under expert supervision) and monotherapy in the treatment of infantile spasms (West’s syndrome).

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Community Pharmacy: Embrace it as Vital Clinical Service

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/community-pharmacy-ready-to-play-key-role-in-nhs-service-finds-new-research/)

Description: Politicians, researchers and pharmacy leaders called on the government to make community pharmacy a fundamental part of clinical services at an event at the House of Commons on Wednesday (13). At the launch of a research publication carried out by the University of Bath in conjunction with Sigma Pharmaceuticals, community pharmacy was described as an “essential pillar of health care provision” in the UK.

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MHRA Seizes Unlicensed Botox & Medical Products in Bolton

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/mhras-ceu-seized-quantity-of-suspected-unlicensed-medical-products-in-bolton/)

Description: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency’s (MHRA) Criminal Enforcement Unit (CEU) has seized a quantity of suspected unlicensed medical products including unlicensed versions of Botox, numbing agents and dermal fillers in Bolton, Greater Manchester. Officers from the MHRA and Greater Manchester Police conducted a raid across nine addresses in Bolton, Westhoughton and Leigh in the early hours of Thursday 13 July 2023, where two women and a man were arrested. Andy Morling, MHRA Deputy Director of Criminal Enforcement said: “Medicines like these are powerful and dangerous in the wrong hands, potentially leading to serious adverse health consequences. The criminals trading in these products are not only breaking the law, they also have no regard for your safety.

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Claire Anderson: RPS President for further term of 2 years

Posted by 16 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/claire-anderson-continues-as-rps-president-for-further-term-of-two-years/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Assembly has announced the re-appointment of Professor Claire Anderson as President for a further term of two years on Tuesday (11 July). As president, Anderson will oversee delivery and implementation of the constitutional governance review; continue to extend the profile and influence of pharmacy as a profession by building and strengthening relationships with all the other pharmacy leadership bodies and organisations. She aims to ensure that RPS is invited to the table whenever medicines and public health are discussed by continuing to invest in strategic relationships beyond pharmacy

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£1,400 Cosmetic Boots Theft: Help Nottinghamshire Police

Posted by 16 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/police-issue-cctv-appeal-over-shoplifting-at-boots-store-in-mansfield/)

Description: Nottinghamshire Police have released a CCTV image of a man over the theft of £1,400 worth of cosmetic products from a Boots store on Sunday (18 June). Police have made appeal they would like to speak to the man in the CCTV image to in connection with the theft from a Boots store in St Peter’s Retail Park, Mansfield. On Sunday (18 June) boxes of eye serum were stolen from the store at around 10.35am. Officers would like to trace the man pictured as they continue with their inquiries into the theft.

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Save the Date: Pharmacy Business Awards 2023 - Celebrating Excellence in the Pharmacy Profession

Posted by 17 days ago (https://pharmacybusinessawards.co.uk/table-booking/)

Description: We are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the annual Pharmacy Business Awards, taking place on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023, in Central London. Regarded as the largest event within the pharmacy profession, the Pharmacy Business Awards has become a highlight in the industry calendar. It brings together the most influential figures, the "who's who" of the pharmacy world, for a night of celebration and recognition. With a tradition of attracting over 800 guests, the awards dinner promises to be a remarkable gathering.

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NHS plans to pioneer subscription-style drug contracts

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/nhs-plans-to-pioneer-subscription-style-drug-contracts-to-develop-lifesaving-antibiotics/)

Description: The NHS has launched plans to expand pioneering subscription-style drug contracts to develop lifesaving antibiotics of the future. It is building on its world-first pilot to incentivise the pharmaceutical industry to develop new antibiotics that could be offered to NHS patients when they need them the most. The consultation has launched almost a year to the day that contracts for two superbug-busting drugs were rolled out as part of a world-first pilot.

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VPAS negotiation:High Court Dismisses BGMA's Claim

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/high-court-dismissed-bgmas-claim-on-being-excluded-from-vpas-negotiation/)

Description: The High Court has dismissed the British Generic Manufacturers Association (BGMA)‘s claim on being excluded from ongoing negotiations between the government and industry to agree a new Voluntary Scheme for medicine pricing and access (VPAS). The association had sought a judicial review of the Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) decision to negotiate a new Voluntary Scheme for branded medicines with the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) in April. Commenting on the result of the case, Richard Torbett, Chief Executive of the ABPI said: “For over 60 years the ABPI has acted as the representative industry body for negotiations on the Voluntary Scheme for branded medicines – a responsibility we take extremely seriously – and one which has been reaffirmed by today’s judgment.

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CPE Addresses MPs on Critical Medicines Supply Issues

Posted by 18 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/community-pharmacy-england-brief-mps-on-impact-of-medicines-supply-issues-on-pharmacies/)

Description: Community Pharmacy England (CPE) has explained MPs on instability that puts operational pressures on pharmacies, financial pressures on businesses at a Parliamentary drop-in event held on Monday (10 July). The association has been in Parliament today alongside patient representatives and others to highlight our ongoing concerns about medicines supply to MPs. It said: “Medicines supply remains a critical issue for community pharmacies with disruption causing problems both accessing medicines and procuring them cost effectively.”

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Tag: Community-Pharmacy-England,pharmacy-business,Community-pharmacy-funding,medicine-supply-issues,medicine-shortage-uk,medicines-supply-issues-uk,uk-drug-shortages-list

UKVIA:Pharmacy sales of vape not solution curb underage use

Posted by 18 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pharmacy-only-sales-of-vape-is-not-a-solution-to-curb-rising-underage-sales/)

Description: Restricting sales of vape products to pharmacies is not a solution to curb illegal sales of vape among underage adults, said UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA). In an oral evidence at the House of Commons on ‘Youth Vaping’ called by the Health and Social Care Select Committee (HSSC) to figure out action needed to reduce vaping among those under 18. Rachael Maskell, York Central MP’s suggested on vape products being available from licensed pharmacies.

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Pharmacy Business Awards 2023: Celebrate Community Pharmacy

Posted by 19 days ago (https://pharmacybusinessawards.co.uk/)

Description: We are delighted to be back hosting the annual Pharmacy Business Awards on Wednesday 4 October 2023 in Central London. The Pharmacy Business Awards is the biggest and most prestigious event in the pharmacy industry calendar. The awards dinner traditionally attracts an audience of over 800 guests, including community pharmacists, major manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors, pharmacy chains, and pharmacy politicians. The awards celebrate the very best of the pharmacy profession and each year recognize some outstanding community pharmacists who are at the very cutting edge of the profession.

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Nigel Stephenson :STADA appoints lead UK business

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/stada-appoints-nigel-stephenson-to-lead-uk-business/)

Description: STADA has appointment Nigel Stephenson as General Manager UK with effect from 1 August 2023. Based in Huddersfield, UK, Stephenson will report directly to STADA’s Head of Western Europe and Germany, Stephan Eder. He will take over from Rudolf Bär, who has successfully led the UK business for almost one year in addition to his responsibilities for STADA’s Mid-Sized European Markets.| A dynamic and modern commercial leader with extensive experience in sales and marketing across Western, Central and Eastern Europe, and the UK in leading pharmaceutical, consumer healthcare and fast-moving consumer goods companies.

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APTUK Urges GPhC for Pharmacy Technician Training Data

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/aptuk-encourages-gphc-to-collate-data-for-pre-registration-training-pharmacy-technicians/)

Description: The Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) has urged the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) to collate the data on actively enrolled on an approved course or qualification for Pharmacy Technicians of commencement of training. In a letter from Nicola Stockmann, Vice President APTUK to the GPhC to encourage the collection of data for Pre-Registration Training Pharmacy Technicians, Stockmann said: “We value the GPHC data for Pharmacy Technician registrants to track the growth and diversity of the Pharmacy Technician profession.

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Surge in Antidepressant Prescriptions: NHS Data Reveals

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/eighty-six-million-antidepressant-items-prescribed-in-2022-23-nhs-data-reveals/)

Description: The recent data released by the NHS England revealed that in 2022/23 nearly 86 million antidepressant items were prescribed to around 8.6 million identified patients. According to the statistic published on ‘Medicines Used in Mental Health’ of the 5 British National Formulary (BNF) sections, 4 had increases in items and identified patients across 2022/23. The only BNF section to decrease since 2021/22 was hypnotics and anxiolytics. Items fell by 2% to 14 million and identified patients fell by 2 per cent to 1.9 million in 2022/23

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Understanding Pharmacy Negotiations: Insights & Infographics

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/community-pharmacy-england-helps-pharmacist-better-understand-negotiating-process/)

Description: To help pharmacy owner to better understand the negotiating process, Community Pharmacy England (CPE) has published commentary and infographics. “Our work to negotiate fair funding, as well as changes to NHS pharmacy services, with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England is a crucial part of our role,” said CPE. “Understandably the sector is eagerly awaiting an update on the progress of the current negotiations on the Government’s pledge to invest £645m in community pharmacies and, as part of our ongoing efforts to improve transparency of our work, we have released materials to explain the negotiating process.” Negotiating Team Member Stephen Thomas – who joined the team this year – has written a blog about his experiences.

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‘NHS workforce plan will take years, indeed decades to come to fruition’ - Latest Pharmacy News | Business | Magazine - Pharmacy Business

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/nhs-workforce-plan-will-take-years-indeed-decades-to-come-to-fruition/)

Description: The Pharmacists Defence Association (PDA) has expressed its keenness to work with the NHS nationally and at the ICB level to discuss how the pharmacist workforce can most effectively be part of the multidisciplinary team, after the publication of Long-awaited NHS England workforce plan. Welcoming its publication Alison Jones, PDA Director of Policy said: “It gives greater clarity around the future direction and strategy for professional development, training, and opportunities for those currently working in the health service or considering their future career. There is a strong emphasis on further development of the clinical role of pharmacists to support better patient care.

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CPE Aims for Expanded Services Agreement with DHSC and NHSE

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/cpe-aims-to-reach-an-agreement-on-negotiations-with-dhsc-and-nhse-in-july/)

Description: Community Pharmacy England (CPE) is aiming to reach an agreement with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England (NHSE) on negotiation with regards to expanded services and payment model in the pharmacy sector. Chief Executive Janet Morrison, said: “We are working at pace in negotiations with DHSC and NHSE. The process remains on track with the Government’s original timescale – i.e. aiming for agreement in July, with cross-government clearance later in July, and implementation from July through to September.” CPE is involved in working groups on service expansion of Hypertension Case-Finding and the Pharmacy Contraception Scheme and service design for the Common Conditions Service; and are in in-depth negotiations on Payment models.

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Community Pharmacy England : Hosting parliamentary event

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/community-pharmacy-england-to-host-parliamentary-drop-in-event-on-medicines-supply-issues/)

Description: Community Pharmacy England (CPE) to host a Parliamentary drop-in event in July to brief MPs and Peers about the ongoing medicines supply chain issues that are negatively affecting pharmacies and their patients across the country. CPE’s Pressures Survey earlier this year highlighted the extent of both the operational and financial impacts of medicines supply issues on pharmacy businesses, therefore it has continued to hear from both pharmacy owners and others about the problems. The event aims to ensure that MPs understand the problems and their impact on pharmacies. Peter Dowd MP is hosting the event, joined by representatives from Community Pharmacy England, the Nuffield Trust, patient groups and more.

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MEET THE JUDGES - Pharmacy Business Awards 2023

Posted by 28 days ago (https://pharmacybusinessawards.co.uk/judges/)

Description: Join us for the prestigious Pharmacy Business Awards, the most anticipated event in the pharmacy industry. Celebrating the excellence of community pharmacy, this glittering ceremony is a must-attend for pharmacy professionals. Taking place on October 4th, 2023 in central London, the 23rd edition promises to be a memorable occasion. Esteemed guests include heads of pharmacy organizations, CEOs of renowned manufacturers and wholesalers, esteemed health officials, and even government ministers. It's a gathering of the pharmacy industry's elite, showcasing the outstanding services they provide to the nation. To participate in this prestigious event, simply fill out the official online entry form, selecting up to three award categories from the drop-down boxes. Ensure you submit your entry by July 7th, 2023, as only submitted entries will proceed to the judging stage. Don't miss this opportunity to shine a spotlight on your exceptional contributions to community pharmacy.

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Community Pharmacies Dispense Over 99% of Items in 2022/23

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/community-pharmacies-in-ni-witnesses-highest-level-of-dispensing-record-in-2022-23/)

Description: -Community pharmacies were responsible for dispensing over 99 per cent of items in 2022/23, revealed General Pharmaceutical Services for Northern Ireland, Annual Statistics 2022/23 published on Thursday (29 June). While the remaining one per cent dispensed by appliance contractors and dispensing doctors. According to the statistics, on average, each community pharmacy dispensed over 84,000 items in 2022/23, witnessing a growth of over 3 per cent on the previous year to 44.6 million in 2022/23, which is the highest level of dispensing recorded.

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Stop Bladder Leaks: Empowering Women with Proactive Support

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/urinary-incontinence-how-can-community-pharmacy-teams-help/)

Description: Bladder leakage is one of the most common healthcare issues affecting women, with the effects of the condition having major effects on women’s lives. 1 in 3 women over the age of 18 experience bladder leakage at some point in their lives,1 and in general, prevalence increases at the start of the menopause. It is a major taboo and due to embarrassment women sometimes struggle to discuss the condition and need help. It is now time for community pharmacy teams to take the lead and provide the proactive support your customers need – and don’t just reach for the pads…. You can help them stop the leaks, and build customer loyalty. If women are regularly buying pads, or have struggled with using pharmacological solutions you can now offer alternative approaches.

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Reducing Environmental Harm: RPS,RCGP Scotland Collaboration

Posted by 2 hours ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/healthcare-professionals-in-scotland-meet-to-tackle-impact-of-prescribing-on-environment/)

Description: Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and the Royal College of General Practitioners in Scotland hosted an event celebrating the collaborative work of the health professions and policy makers in Scotland on reducing the environmental harm from prescribing and medicines use. To share priorities for the Scottish Government, Alpana Mair, Head of Effective Therapeutics and Prescribing spoke and National Clinical Director Jason Leitch appeared virtually. Gillian MacKay MSP, Scottish Greens spokesperson for Health and Social Care also joined in-person. Medicines account for around 25% of the NHS’s carbon emissions and have an ecological impact when they enter our wastewater system or our rivers and oceans. Tackling the impact of prescribing will be a key part of meeting the ambition of a net zero NHS Scotland by 2040 at the latest.

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Tirzepatide not recommend for type 2 diabetes treatment

Posted by 4 hours ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/tirzepatide-not-recommend-for-type-2-diabetes-treatment/)

Description: National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has not recommended ‘Tirzepatide’, also known as Mounjaro, developed by Eli Lilly, in its draft guidance issued on Tuesday (27 June) for treating type 2 diabetes in adults alongside diet and exercise. The independent NICE committee recognised the importance of new treatment options given that fewer than two-thirds of the adults with type 2 diabetes have adequate glucose control when using current treatment options. Evidence submitted to the committee from clinical trials showed the use of tirzepatide at any dose resulted in better glucose control and lower weight compared with semaglutide or insulin therapy.

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PDA:Motion on fairer pay ICTU Biennial Delegate Conference

Posted by 5 hours ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pda-to-present-motion-on-fairer-pay-to-ictu-biennial-delegate-conference/)

Description: To help stop the pharmacists pay delay in Northern Ireland, the Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) will present a motion on fairer pay to the ICTU Biennial Delegate Conference, taking place from 5 to 7 July. The PDA motion states, “…there are other employers within the health system, that echo Agenda for Change terms, despite the fact they are essentially private businesses contracted to the NHS, not actually public bodies. While echoing the pay structure has some advantages, these employers also seek to unnecessarily delay pay increases on the basis that the NHS changes are so delayed.

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Every menopause matter campaign: To support minority women

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/holland-barrett-continues-every-menopause-matter-campaign-to-support-minority-women/)

Description: In response to new research that revealed inequality in menopause support with 51 per cent of women from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, Holland & Barrett, the UK’s leading health and wellness retailer, has decided to continue its menopause campaign work to make “every menopause matter”. A quarter of women (26 per cent) from minority ethnic communities say they find it difficult to access menopause support relevant to their specific backgrounds. Alongside support from Olympian and menopause campaigner, Michelle Griffith?Robinson and expert, Meera Bhogal, the retailer is launching several new initiatives to make its information and support on menopause more inclusive by offering more diverse and personalised advice and content, tailored to different needs.

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PDA welcomes government defeat on their ‘anti-strike’ Bill

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pda-welcomes-government-defeat-on-their-anti-strike-bill/)

Description: The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has welcomed the government’s defeat in the House of Lords on the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill. It believes that the proposed Bill, if enacted, would allow the government to dictate minimum levels of service during times of industrial action, enabling employers to name specific employees that they require in work. Those employees could then face losing their jobs if they failed to turn up to work on that day. Trade unions could also be fined if they did not force those named individuals to go to work.

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Pharmacy Business Award 2022 Gallery - Pharmacy Business Awards 2023

Posted by 2 days ago (https://pharmacybusinessawards.co.uk/gallery/)

Description: Join us at the 23rd edition of the Pharmacy Business Awards on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, in central London. This prestigious event honors the very best of community pharmacy, attracting industry leaders, heads of organizations, and government officials. Showcasing the unique services provided by community pharmacies, submit your entries by July 7, 2023, for a chance to be recognized in one of our award categories. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate excellence in pharmacy and make your mark in the industry.

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NHSBSA publishes category M price list for July

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/nhsbsa-publishes-category-m-price-list-for-july/)

Description: The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has published the Drug Tariff Category M price list for July which reflects an increase in reimbursement level of approximately £5m per quarter. An adjustment of -£23.8m was announced, in light of the results of the margin survey (latest result up until end of December 2022), and the phasing down of the additional £100m agreed across years 4 and 5 as part of the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework and uplifts for underlying market prices (between January – March 2023).

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Community Pharmacy : Role in Preventing CVD Deaths

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/community-pharmacy-are-well-placed-to-play-pivotal-in-preventing-deaths-from-cvd/)

Description: Community pharmacies are well placed to play a role in preventing deaths from cardiovascular disease (CVD) said Director of NHS Services. The recent analysis by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) revealed that nearly 100,000 more people with cardiovascular disease than expected have died since the start of the pandemic in England. Latest figures show that the number of people waiting for time-sensitive cardiac care was at a record high of nearly 390,000 at the end of April in England. Average ambulance response times for heart attacks and strokes have consistently been above 30 minutes since the beginning of 2022, and in December 2022 they even breached 90 minutes. The target is 18 minutes, though the Government has set a new average target of 30 minutes over 2023/24.

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Celebrate Excellence in Community Pharmacy: Pharmacy Business Awards 2023

Posted by 3 days ago (https://pharmacybusinessawards.co.uk/table-booking/)

Description: Join us for the prestigious Pharmacy Business Awards 2023, celebrating excellence in community pharmacy. Attend the glittering ceremony in London and witness industry leaders, officials, and ministers. Submit your entry now and showcase the unique services of community pharmacy. Nomination deadline: July 7th, 2023.

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GPhC : Managing concerns about pharmacy professionals

Posted by 3 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/gphc-evaluates-its-five-year-strategy-on-managing-concerns-about-pharmacy-professionals/)

Description: The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has initiated the evaluation of its five-year strategy for changing the way it manage concerns about pharmacy professionals. It has urged people to share their experience of fitness to practice. The evaluation will look at how the strategy has improved the experience of people involved in fitness to practice (those who raise concerns, professionals, witnesses etc.); impacted the culture amongst pharmacy professionals and their attitudes to openness and honesty; improved the process and made it fairer and changed perceptions of fitness to practice. The first phase of the evaluation process will take place from July to September 2023.

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Department of Health: ‘Consultant Pharmacist’ role in NI

Posted by 3 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/department-of-health-introduces-consultant-pharmacist-role-in-ni/)

Description: The Department of Health has published ‘A Guide to Developing the Role of Consultant Pharmacists’ in Northern Ireland on Thursday (22 June). The guidance provides direction on supporting a consistent approach to the introduction of senior clinical pharmacy roles within and across HSC organisations. The Chief Pharmaceutical Officer Professor Cathy Harrison said: “There is a recognised need for increased clinical pharmacy and medicines focussed leadership across our HSC.”

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Community pharmacies facing results of NHS workforce crisis

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/community-pharmacies-facing-consequences-of-mounting-nhs-workforce-crisis/)

Description: The consequences of NHS workforce crisis is not limited to general practice, community pharmacies are also suffering, commented Community Pharmacy England after the General Medical Council (GMC) published a report on Friday (23 June) which warned of the burnout in the workforce. The report calls for urgent actions to break a ‘vicious cycle’ of unmanageable workloads, dissatisfaction and burnout that is causing UK doctors to take steps to quit. Chief Executive Janet Morrison, said: “The GMC’s report is yet another clear signal of the scale of the mounting the NHS workforce crisis, and this is not limited to general practice: community pharmacies are also suffering the consequences of it.”

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Alphega Oncology:Programme to support cancer patient

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/alphegas-oncology-support-programme-upskills-pharmacists-to-offer-support-to-cancer-patient/)

Description: Alphega Pharmacy Oncology Support Programme allows community pharmacists from six European countries to enhance support and guidance they provide to cancer patients. The programme aims to help upskill pharmacists and their teams to provide more expert advice to patients living with cancer, raising their profile in the community as key healthcare providers. Enhancing knowledge amongst community pharmacists about cancer treatment and its side effects is vital as cancer cases are set to increase if current trends continue.

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Award Categories - Pharmacy Business Awards 2023

Posted by 6 days ago (https://pharmacybusinessawards.co.uk/categories/)

Description: The highly anticipated Pharmacy Business Awards 2023 is set to take place on Wednesday 4th October in central London. This prestigious event brings together the crème de la crème of community pharmacy, with top industry leaders, government officials, and esteemed guests in attendance. It's an opportunity to celebrate the outstanding achievements and unique services provided by the shining stars of community pharmacy. Don't miss your chance to enter the awards by submitting your entry using the official online form. Remember, the deadline for submissions is Monday 7th July 2023. Get ready to shine!

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Glenmark partners with 7bridges to gain strategic advantage

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/glenmark-partners-with-ai-powered-7bridges-to-gain-strategic-advantage-in-its-supply-chain/)

Description: Glenmark, a multinational pharmaceutical company, has partnered with AI data-driven supply chain management platform 7bridges. Initially focusing on their European business, where they have operations in 15 markets, the supply chain and logistics function is a big focus area for this cost reduction. The partnership with 7bridges will allow Glenmark to baseline their supply chain data giving them visibility of data, cost and service performance across their network of logistics service providers. This exercise will identify areas where invoices from their logistics service providers are being incorrectly or overcharged. With automatic dispute raising, savings will be quickly achieved. The platform will then enable Glenmark to benchmark their data, so they can compare the performance and cost of their LSPs to the wider industry.

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Community pharmacies administered over 5m flu vaccinations

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/community-pharmacies-administered-over-5m-flu-vaccinations-in-2022-23/)

Description: Pharmacies have administered more than five million flu vaccinations under the national flu vaccination service in 2022/23, revealed the advanced service flu report published by the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA). According to the report, 5,007,578 million vaccinations has been administered by community pharmacies in 2022/23. Whilst in 2021/22 the total number of vaccines administered in community pharmacies was 4.85 million. The service has continued to achieve year-on-year growth in the number of vaccinations administered since it launched in 2015.

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Home New - Pharmacy Business Awards 2023

Posted by 7 days ago (https://pharmacybusinessawards.co.uk/)

Description: Pharmacy Business will be hosting their annual awards event in the pharmacy calendar with a glittering ceremony to celebrate the very best of community pharmacy. The 23rd edition of the Pharmacy Business Awards will be on Wednesday 4 October 2023 in central London. The awards attract the biggest names in pharmacy, with heads of pharmacy organisations, CEOs of leading manufacturers and wholesalers, health officials and government ministers in attendance. We look forward to bringing together the shining lights of community pharmacy, who show the nation the unique services they continue to provide.

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Theresa May opens new offices of LEO Pharma UK and Ireland

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/former-pm-theresa-may-opens-new-leo-pharma-uk-and-ireland-offices-in-maidenhead-berkshire/)

Description: Former Prime Minister Theresa May has formally opened new offices of LEO Pharma UK and Ireland during a launch event in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The company said on Friday (June 16) that the new building, based at Foundation Park, will function as its UK and Ireland operational headquarters. LEO Pharma has been manufacturing dermatology products in the UK and Ireland for over 60 years and continues its commitment to the Maidenhead area, where it been based for 10 years. The grounds offer state-of-the-art facilities and a greener and more sustainable workplace, the company said and hoped that that strong transport connections at Foundation Park will allow for seamless international collaboration, while a range of health and wellness initiatives will contribute to employee wellbeing.

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Andrew Carruthers:RPS reelected chair of RPS Scotland

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/rps-announces-appointment-of-chairs-on-rps-country-boards/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has re-elected Andrew Carruthers as chair of RPS Scotland Pharmacy Board. Andrew is a Medicines Governance pharmacist within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, where he has a clinical commitment to Care of the Elderly. Prior to becoming a pharmacist, he studied Pharmacology at the University of Glasgow, and maintains a keen interest in pharmacokinetics and research. In his address for the position, he said: “In my second term I want to continue to support and drive the introduction of RPS Ambassadors and the creation of an online RPS community.”

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Bestway: Undertakings of divesting 7 pharmacy stores to CMA

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/bestway-offered-undertakings-of-divesting-seven-pharmacy-stores-to-cma/)

Description: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced on Tuesday (20 June) that it may consider undertakings offered by Bestway Panacea Holdings, a parent company of Well Pharmacy, which involves divesting seven pharmacy stores under the merger deal with Lexon UK. The Authority said: “CMA considers that there are reasonable grounds for believing that the undertakings offered by Bestway, or a modified version of them, might be accepted by the CMA under the Enterprise Act 2002.” Last week, the Authority had announced that the merger of Bestway, and independent pharmacy owner Lexon UK could “lessen the competition between retail pharmacies” in England.

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PDA welcomes govt move backtrack restricting workers rights

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pda-welcomes-governments-move-to-backtrack-restricting-workers-rights/)

Description: The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has welcomed the Westminster government’s move to backtracked from their plan to remove a large number of rights and standards and is having to overhaul the Retained EU Law Bill. This had included a number of employment rights, including TUPE transfers and the Working Time Directive, which had been established in the UK from EU law. The Bill’s ‘sunset clause’ was originally going to automatically repeal any EU law not enshrined in UK law by the end of 2023. Critics of the Bill were concerned that this gave the government powers to reform or remove laws without normal Parliamentary scrutiny.

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MHRA: New guidance on use of adrenaline auto-injectors

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/mhra-issues-new-guidance-on-use-of-life-saving-adrenaline-auto-injectors/)

Description: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has launched new guidance to highlight the latest safety advice on the steps to take during anaphylaxis. On the start of World Allergy Week (19 June), an annual initiative led by the World Allergy Organization, aiming to raise awareness of allergies, their management and prevention, the MHRA has collaborated with allergy awareness advocates to share an easy step-by-step infographic guide and video outlining the latest advice from the CHM’s working group on the safe and effective use of AAIs. Steve Barclay, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care said: “A severe allergic reaction can be life-threatening. One in five people in the UK suffer with at least one allergy, so it’s vital people are equipped with the knowledge to keep themselves safe.

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Osbon Pharmacy Group seals £4.25m funding deal

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/family-owned-pharmacy-group-seals-4-25m-funding-deal-with-banking-giant/)

Description: A pharmacy group operating in London and the surrounding areas has said it’s cliched a financial deal worth £4.25 million with a major global bank to bolster its mergers and acquisitions activity. Osbon Pharmacy Group said on Monday (19 June) that it would use the multi-million-pound funding package from HSBC UK to also invest in bringing accessible and comprehensive medical services closer to the doorstep of Londoners and people of South East England. The family-run business said the new money will open new position which will include opportunities for pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, pharmacy technicians, dispensers, accounts clerks and delivery drivers, taking the company’s total headcount to 185.

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Rosemont strengthens with acquisition of Lucis Pharma

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/rosemont-strengthens-its-portfolio-with-acquisition-of-lucis-pharma/)

Description: Rosemont Pharmaceuticals (Rosemont) has acquired Lucis Pharma Ltd, a specialist pharmaceutical business in the UK. Through this acquisition Rosemont will expand its existing portfolio and have access to a pipeline of innovative products, providing lifesaving pharmaceuticals to the UK and overseas markets. Founded in 2012, Lucis has grown to become a leading provider in the development and licensing of novel and exclusive medicines. With over a dozen SKUs covering a variety of therapeutic areas, Lucis has established a strong portfolio that, in addition to a pipeline of innovative developments, serve the growing patient need for liquid medicines.

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Community Pharmacy England seeks pharmacy owners view

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/community-pharmacy-england-seeks-pharmacy-owners-view-ahead-of-its-committee-meeting/)

Description: The Community Pharmacy England Committee has adopted a new approach to engagement with sector by inviting all pharmacy owners to share their views on pharmacy’s finances, pressures and capacity ahead of its meeting in July. It has sought views of pharmacists via short poll by Sunday (2 July) and will have a discussion on the poll results at the meeting before reporting back to the sector afterwards. The key focus for July Committee Meeting will be to make most of £645m for the community pharmacy sector, and also on the ongoing work to make the wider case for more investment in the sector.

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Current VPAS rate:Threat to billions of pound of NHS savings

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/current-vpas-rate-is-threat-to-billions-of-pound-of-nhs-savings-bgma-proposes-reform/)

Description: The British Generic Manufacturers Association (BGMA) has published a positioning paper which sets out the objectives that need to be delivered through the next Voluntary Pricing and Access Scheme (VPAS) on Thursday (15 June). The paper details how a financially sustainable VPAS can support widened medicines access to patients. VPAS is an agreement between the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), NHS England and The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI). The scheme aims to limit increases in spending on branded medicines to no more than 2% per year via a rebate system which is charged on companies’ sales revenues. Two years ago, the rate was 5.1% but for 2023 it has soared to 26.5%. Last year, the association had raised concerns over the rise in the VPAS rate for 2023 to 26.5 per cent.

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Pharmacists must change focus from accuracy to safety

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pharmacists-must-change-focus-from-accuracy-to-safety-ceo-of-community-pharmacy-scotland/)

Description: Professor Harry McQuillan has said community pharmacists in the UK must change their focus from an ‘accuracy of supply’ to a ‘safety of supply’ model when it comes to dealing with patients. “The main take away message from tonight’s lecture is for pharmacy professionals to really challenge themselves about whether they are focused on accuracy of supply or safety of supply,” he said at this year’s UCL School of Pharmacy Lecture in London on Thursday, 15 June. “For our community pharmacists it must be about safety, including prescribing, and ensuring patients and citizens get the maximum benefit from prescribed medicines. “To deliver this, we need to invest in our teams — harness technology and always be willing to take the next step in a more clinical future.”

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Bestway, Lexon UK merger could lessen competition

Posted by 12 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/merger-of-bestway-and-lexon-uk-could-lessen-competition-among-retail-pharmacies-says-cma/)

Description: Bestway operates approximately 750 pharmacies nationwide in the UK under the Well brand. In April 2023, it completed its acquisition of Lexon, which operates 46 pharmacies in the UK under the Knights Pharmacy brand, and Asurex, a wholesale perfume supplier. On 26th May 2023, CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry. A fast-track Phase 1 investigation found that the merger could lead to a significant lessening of competition between retail pharmacies in 12 local areas located in Liverpool and North East England. The merging businesses conceded that the deal raises competition concerns in these areas and have submitted proposals to sell pharmacies within these areas to restore the competition that would otherwise be lost as a result of the deal. Colin Raftery, CMA Senior Director of Mergers, said: “Pharmacies are essential public health services, and it’s vital that the loss of competition brought about by a deal like this shouldn’t leave people with reduced choice or worse services when they need medical support.

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DHSC freezes free prescription age at 60

Posted by 12 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/dhsc-freezes-free-prescription-age-at-60/)

Description: The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed on Thursday (15 June) that everyone aged 60 and over will continue to receive free prescriptions. In response to a consultation launched by the DHSC in 2021 looking at whether the age free prescriptions become available should be aligned with the State Pension age, which is currently 66, the government decided to freeze the age at 60. Minister for Health Neil O’Brien said: “This government recognises the pressures with the cost of living caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. That’s why we are providing cost of living help worth £3,300 on average per household over last year and this, among the most generous help anywhere in Europe. “It’s also why we have decided to maintain the prescription exemption age where it is. Nine out of 10 prescriptions are already free at the point of use and on top of that we also provide financial help to others on low incomes who don’t automatically get prescriptions for free.

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Blackwells Chemist London:Fails to meet all GPhC standards

Posted by 13 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/community-pharmacy-in-south-east-london-fails-to-meet-all-gphc-standards/)

Description: Blackwells Chemist, a community pharmacy in South East London did not meet all the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) standards. The pharmacy was inspected on Thursday (01 June) and it was found it did not keep all its records up to date and accurate, particularly its responsible pharmacist records. Investigation report stated that the principle of Governance and principle of Services, including medicines management was ‘not met at all’. Under the principle Governance, the report stated: “The pharmacy generally manages the risks associated with its services adequately. People using the pharmacy can provide feedback or raise concerns. And staff generally protect people’s personal information well. Team members know what to do to help protect the welfare of a vulnerable person. The pharmacy has written procedures, but these are not easily accessible to team members to refer to. And they are not regularly updated. So, they may be less useful to staff, and may not reflect current best practice.”

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PDA:Tripartite discussion on community pharmacy in Scotland

Posted by 13 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pda-seeks-tripartite-discussion-around-all-aspect-of-community-pharmacy-in-scotland/)

Description: “Discussions must involve the government on behalf of NHS Scotland, CPS on behalf of the owners, and the PDA as the pharmacists’ representative,” it said. The association believes that there is a need for discussion and decision-making that listens to and balances the rights and responsibilities of both employers and workers, to generate benefits for individuals, organisations, and society. It added: “Even though Scotland provides the most generous community pharmacy settlement in the UK, recent reports suggest it is not enough for pharmacy owners with CPS’s rejection of the latest funding proposal in May. Though the Scottish government found an extra £20M to ease pressures related to medicines price increases, an overall agreement has still not been reached.”

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Tag: Community-Pharmacy-Scotland-Pharmacy-First,pharmacy-business,PDA-news,Community-pharmacy-services,Community-Pharmacy-Scotland,pharmacy-funding-proposal-scotland

Oxcarbazepine 300mg,600 mg :Out of stock until mid-July 2023

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/oxcarbazepine-300mg-and-600-mg-tablets-to-be-out-of-stock-until-mid-july-2023/)

Description: Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) 300mg and 600mg tablets on Wednesday (14 June). It has notified that the Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) 300mg tablets will be out of stock from late June 2023 until mid-July 2023 and Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) 600mg tablets are out of stock until mid-July 2023. However, generic oxcarbazepine 300mg and 600mg tablets remain available and will be able to support increased demand.

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DSPTK:New guidance on Data Security and Protection Toolkit

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/community-pharmacy-england-publishes-new-guidance-on-data-security-and-protection-toolkit/)

Description: ommunity Pharmacy England has published new guidance to help members to complete the 2022/23 Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPTK). The Toolkit is used to make a pharmacy’s information governance (IG) declaration and the deadline is Friday (30 June). Community Pharmacy England collaborated with the NHS DSPTK team to keep the workload associated with Toolkit completion manageable whilst maintaining the appropriate data security protections. Key differences in this year’s Toolkit include- improvements to the Toolkit’s layout; improvements to the question wording and pharmacy-specific tips; and the Toolkit displays the answers submitted by the pharmacy in the previous submission for various questions, allowing pharmacy owners to simply confirm that the information remains accurate and adjust this if necessary.

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India probes bribery claim in toxic cough syrup tests

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/india-probes-bribery-claim-in-toxic-cough-syrup-tests/)

Description: Health authorities in India have launched an inquiry into an allegation that a local pharmaceutical regulator, in return for a bribe, helped switch samples of cough syrups that the World Health Organization (WHO) had linked to the deaths of children in Gambia before the samples were tested at an Indian laboratory, according to two government officials and documents reviewed by the Reuters news agency. In an April 29 letter to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Haryana state reviewed by the news agency, a lawyer named Yashpal accused the state’s drug controller, Manmohan Taneja, of taking a bribe of 50 million rupees (£481,600 approx.) from local manufacturer Maiden Pharmaceuticals to help it switch the samples before an Indian government laboratory tested them. Maiden’s factory is based in Haryana state. Reuters points out that it was unable to independently establish that any bribes were paid.

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CCA:Bold approach in Pharmacist Independent Prescribing

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/cca-urges-government-for-bold-approach-in-harnessing-pharmacist-independent-prescribing/)

Description: A Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) analysis has shown that ‘Pharmacy First’ service in England could free up 30m+ GP appointments each year. It has urged the Government and NHS to be even ‘bolder in their ambition and go further and faster’. The recent ‘Delivery plan for recovering access to primary care’ announced a ‘Pharmacy First’ service for England, mirroring similar approaches in Scotland and Wales.

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NHS England: Pharmacy owners voluntarily submit NMS Q4 data

Posted by 16 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/nhs-england-asks-pharmacy-owner-to-voluntarily-submit-nms-quarter-4-data-to-nhsbsa/)

Description: NHS England has urged the pharmacy owners to continue to voluntarily submit New Medicine Service (NMS) quarterly summary data to the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) for Quarter 4 (Q4) 2022/23 (January to March 2023). Community Pharmacy England have agreed with NHS England that the quarterly returns will continue to be on a voluntary basis, with Q4 (January to March 2023) as the second quarter to be reported. It has thanked all the members that submitted NMS quarterly summary data for Quarter 3. The mandatory requirement to submit this data has been suspended since 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Leanne Walsh :Leo Pharma appoints as GM for UK and Ireland

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/leo-pharma-appoints-leanne-walsh-as-general-manager-and-vice-president-for-uk-and-ireland/)

Description: Leo Pharma, one of the leaders in medical dermatology, has appointed Leanne Walsh as the new General Manager and Vice President for Leo Pharma United Kingdom and Ireland. Leanne joins from Aimmune Therapeutics where she was previously General Manager for Northern Europe. She has over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry bringing innovation to patients at Global, European and affiliate level. She is passionate about patients, with expertise in building teams and access capabilities to drive successful commercialisation. She has a strong record of leading launches of life changing therapies in both competitive spaces and in complex, niche, specialist markets where she has demonstrated continued excellence to diagnose, improve and implement brand performance through marketing and selling excellence.

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GPhC standards:Nine pharmacies did not meet in past 5 months

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/nine-pharmacies-did-not-meet-gphc-standards-in-past-five-months/)

Description: The latest inspection report of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) revealed that nine pharmacies did not meet their standards out of 52 pharmacies that were inspected between January 2023 and May 2023. Pharmacies are inspected on five principles – Governance, Staff, Premises, Services including medicines management and Equipment and facilities. Out of nine, eight pharmacies did not meet GPhC standard of governance which is defined to safeguard the health, safety and wellbeing of patients and the public. Six pharmacies did not meet the GPhC standard of principle four which defines the way in which pharmacy services, including the management of medicines and medical devices, are delivered safeguards the health, safety and wellbeing of patients and the public.

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Pharmacy paradox paper :Offers solutions to current paradox

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/ccas-pharmacy-paradox-paper-offers-solutions-to-current-paradox-between-ambition-and-reality/)

Description: The Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) has published a ‘pharmacy paradox paper’ which outlines how community pharmacy can match the ambition amidst the workforce crisis. The sector is experiencing a workforce crisis, exacerbated by NHS recruitment of community pharmacists into primary care networks. Pharmacies are also facing a significant increase in demand on services. CCA said, “A stretched and reduced pharmacy workforce is having to deliver more and more. This is unsustainable.” “Unless the tension between ambition and capacity is addressed, there is a risk that community pharmacies will not only not meet their potential, but the existing offer could be compromised.”

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Pharmacy bodies to submit written evidence to Committee

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pharmacy-bodies-to-submit-written-evidence-to-health-select-committees-new-inquiry/)

Description: The pharmacy bodies have welcomed Health Select Committee’s inquiry into pharmacy services and are calling the community pharmacies to engage fully. On Thursday (8 June), MPs launched a new inquiry to examine the ‘readiness of pharmacy services’. At the end of the inquiry, the committee will be making recommendations to the government on what action needs to be taken to ensure the potential of pharmacy is realised. It is currently seeking views and evidence from anyone who can answer any or some of the questions listed here by Thursday 6 July. National Pharmacy Association (NPA), Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) and Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) have confirmed that they will be submitting the written evidence.

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Role of pharmacy services:New inquiry to examine

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/mps-launches-new-inquiry-to-examine-role-of-pharmacy-services-in-future-of-nhs/)

Description: The pharmacy inquiry will explore issues impacting different types of pharmacy, with a particular focus on community, primary care and hospital pharmacy services. It will also consider current challenges around funding, workforce and the digital infrastructure. Planned developments within the profession will enable future pharmacists to be independent prescribers from day one of registration, giving them a greater role within primary care teams. Health and Social Care Committee Chair Steve Brine MP said: “It is clear that pharmacy has a central role to play in the future of the NHS. With a greater focus on personalised and patient-centred healthcare, we will be asking what more must be done to make sure that the profession is in the best shape to meet demand.

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Apixaban witnessed £280m rise in its cost since 2021/22

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/apixaban-witnessed-280m-rise-in-its-cost-since-2021-22/)

Description: Atorvastatin, a medicine to treat high blood cholesterol, is the most dispensed drug with 59 million items in England in 2022/23, revealed the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) on Thursday (8 June). While Apixaban (an anticoagulant) was the drug with the highest costs of £430 million. Apixaban 5mg tablets had the largest increase in cost between 2021/22 and 2022/23 in England, with an increase of £280 million. NHSBSA’s annual statistics report ‘Prescription Cost Analysis-England 2022/23’ published also has revealed an eight per cent rise in the prescription items that were dispensed in the community in England.

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Weight-loss drugs pilot to begin UK amid Wegovy uncertainty

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/weight-loss-drugs-pilot-to-begin-in-uk-amid-uncertainty-over-wegovy-launch/)

Description: Britain plans to launch a pilot programme exploring how new weekly weight-loss shots such as Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy can be given to obese patients by general practitioners even as the drug’s market launch remains unclear. The government’s announcement on the £40 million pilot programme comes after drug cost-effectiveness watchdog NICE in March recommended the use of Wegovy in adults with at least one weight-related condition and a body mass index of 35, but only within the NHS specialist weight management scheme. The timing of Wegovy’s launch in Britain – which would be only the fourth country to use it – is uncertain, however, after Novo last month rationed starter doses to secure supply to U.S. patients already on the regimen, after it was overwhelmed by demand there.

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Mental health: EU Commission allocates $1.3 billion

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/eu-commission-allocates-1-3-billion-to-tackle-mental-health-silent-epidemic/)

Description: The European Commission said on Wednesday it would allocate 1.23 billion euros ($1.3 billion) to mental health initiatives across the 27-member European Union and make mental health a pillar of health policy. “Today marks a new beginning for a comprehensive, prevention-oriented and multi-stakeholder approach to mental health at EU level,” Stella Kyriakides, EU Commissioner for health and food safety, said in a statement. “We need to break down stigma and discrimination so that those in need can reach out and receive the support they need. It is OK not to be OK, and it is our duty to ensure that everyone asking for help has access to it.”

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Blackthorn Pharmacy sold to multiple pharmacies owner

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/blackthorn-pharmacy-sold-to-multiple-pharmacies-owner/)

Description: Blackthorn Pharmacy in Southampton, Hampshire has been sold to expanding operator, Rosechem Limited, which has multiple other pharmacies in Hampshire and Surrey for an undisclosed amount. This health centre pharmacy dispenses an impressive average of 25,000 items per month. It has been owned by Patrick Stephens for over 25 years and was recently brought to market to allow him to retire. Patrick Stephens, previous owner of Blackthorn Pharmacy, commented: “Over the years, with a lot of hard work and support of my pharmacy team, the business had grown significantly and, after 25 years, I was keen to retire and for someone to take over my business. I am sure the buyer will be successful and will continue to grow the business and build on the great relationships we have created. I would like to thank Jonathan at Christie & Co for all his hard work and am delighted that the sale has now completed.”

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RPS to refresh professional standards for homecare services

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/rps-to-refresh-its-professional-standards-for-homecare-services/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) is refreshing its Professional Standards for Homecare Services and will be shared for consultation in August to allow comment and input on the updated content. The final version is expected to be completed in the autumn. The standards were originally published in 2013 and are a framework to support teams providing and commissioning homecare services. Homecare medicines services deliver medication, and any necessary associated care, direct to the patient’s home with their consent.

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DHSC adds two new products to HRT PPC medicines list

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/dhsc-adds-two-new-products-to-hrt-ppc-medicines-list/)

Description: The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has included Tibolone 2.5mg tablets (Livial) and Prasterone 6.5mg pessaries (Intrarosa) to the list of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). It has updated the June 2023 Drug Tariff (Part XVI) to include these additional HRT medicines for which patients will be able to purchase an HRT PPC. “HRT is the replacement of female sex hormones oestrogen and progesterone in women to control symptoms of the menopause. Some medicines that are converted or break down into oestrogen, progestogen or androgen hormones are prescribed for relief of menopausal symptoms. For the purposes of the HRT PPC these are included within this definition of HRT,” said DHSC.

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Clomid 50mg tablets to be out of stock from next week

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/clomid-50mg-tablets-to-be-out-of-stock-from-next-week/)

Description: Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Clomifene (Clomid) 50mg tablets on Monday (5 June). It said: “Sanofi will be out of stock of clomifene (Clomid) 50mg tablets from w/c 12 June 2023 until w/c 18 September 2023.” “Generic clomifene 50mg tablets remain available from Wockhardt who are able to partially uplift supplies until the end of July 2023. Unlicensed supplies of clomifene 50mg tablets may be sourced, lead times vary. Alternative medicines for use in infertility remain available,” it added.

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Stone Pharmacy sold to East Lancashire operator

Posted by 24 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/stone-pharmacy-sold-to-east-lancashire-operator/)

Description: Stone Pharmacy in Barnsley, South Yorkshire has been sold to existing operator, Livesey Healthcare, which owns another pharmacy in East Lancashire for an undisclosed price. Stone Pharmacy is a well-established, 100-hour community pharmacy that is run under full management with a locum Pharmacist, and dispenses an average of 22,000 items per month. The business adjoins Garland House surgery in the South Yorkshire village of Darfield, which is circa six miles east of Barnsley and circa 14 miles north of Sheffield. The pharmacy has been owned by experienced operators, Khuram Akhtar and Mohammed Ali, trading as MEDS2U Ltd, for the last seven years, and was recently brought to market to allow the pair to pursue new ventures both in and out of community pharmacy.

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Delays and shortages of prescription medicines

Posted by 24 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/worries-over-reports-of-delays-and-shortages/)

Description: People who use pharmacies in parts of Pendle have suffered shortages or delays in buying prescription medicines such as insulin, councillors have been told. In the Barnoldswick area, a number of pharmacies have been impacted and some councillors hope a new regional NHS organisation might look into the problems. However, pharmacies in the neighbouring town of Nelson are facing shortages with other medicines. A pharmacists in Nelson Pharmacy told Pharmacy Business that he was struggling to meet local demand for children’s paracetamol due to ongoing shortages. Pendle Council’s West Craven Area Committee heard about the issues at its latest local meeting, held in Earby. An agenda for the committee stated: “Pharmacy provision in West Craven. It is reported that there is an acute problem with people being unable to get prescriptions filled, with Whitworth chemists suffering a breakdown in service. Previously, Well chemists has suffered similar problems.”

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Pfizer:Antibiotic combo can treat superbug infections

Posted by 26 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pfizer-says-its-experimental-antibiotic-combo-can-treat-some-superbug-infections/)

Description: Pfizer said on Thursday (June 1) data from late-stage trials showed its experimental combination of antibiotics was effective in treating deadly infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria. Deaths from antibiotic-resistant bacteria, also known as superbugs, have been on the rise globally, and health regulators have called for the development of newer treatments as resistance to older antibiotics grows. The late-stage studies compared the experimental combination of the antibiotics aztreonam-avibactam (ATM-AVI) and existing generic drug metronidazole with a combination of two older antibiotics – meropenem and colistin – to treat complicated intra-abdominal infections and types of hospital-acquired pneumonia. Hospital-acquired pneumonia occurs in patients at least two to three days after being admitted, or in those who have life-threatening lung infections with high mortality rates and who are on mechanical breathing machines.

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DHSC: To roll over eligible price concessions from May

Posted by 26 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/dhsc-implements-process-to-roll-over-eligible-price-concessions-from-may/)

Description: Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has implemented a process to roll over certain concessionary prices to the following month. From May 2023, the roll over process will apply to any products where agreement is reached on the final prices granted by DHSC for any price concession requests submitted late in the month (on or after the 23rd of the month) by Community Pharmacy England. Community Pharmacy England said: “As part of the Year 4 & 5 funding settlement for community pharmacy, it was agreed that an urgent review of the price concession setting system would take place.” It has been working with DHSC to determine improvements to the price concession system.

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AstraZeneca to stop developing Crohn’s disease drug

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/astrazeneca-to-stop-developing-crohns-disease-drug/)

Description: British drugmaker AstraZeneca said on Thursday (June 1) it would stop developing its drug brazikumab to treat inflammatory bowel diseases, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The company said the discontinuation was due to a delay in the drug’s development timeline, affected by global events and “the context of a competitive landscape”. AstraZeneca regained the rights to brazikumab from Allergan in 2020 following U.S. drugmaker AbbVie’s $63 billion tie-up with Allergan. AbbVie will stop funding the drug’s development, AstraZeneca said.

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Discount is Not Deducted list : 10 new products added to DND

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/ten-new-products-added-to-dnd-list/)

Description: The regulators have added 10 new products to the ‘Drugs for which Discount is Not Deducted’ (DND) list from Thursday (01 June). Community Pharmacy England on behalf of its members had made further applications to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), resulting in the inclusion of 10 new products in the DND. More than 610 products are granted DND status following checks made by Community Pharmacy England’s dispensing & supply team over the past 3 years to ensure fair reimbursement for our members. The DND list is updated monthly by the DHSC and includes grouped and individual items. Individual items are separately listed in Part II of the Drug Tariff. Any items covered by the ‘Group Items’ heading are not listed again individually in Part II.

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Well Pharmacy opens booking for flu vaccination

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/well-pharmacy-opens-booking-for-flu-vaccination/)

Description: Well Pharmacy has announced that the bookings for the flu vaccine later this year are now open. This is earlier than usual and gives people the best chance to prepare for flu season, knowing that their vaccine can be done as soon as possible when the season starts. Appointments for the flu jab can be booked for a date later this year. The price for the private service is £17.99, but jabs for people eligible on the NHS will be free.

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RPS English Pharmacy Board elects Danny Bartlett

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/rps-english-pharmacy-board-elects-danny-bartlett-and-sarwat-khattak/)

Description: The voter turnout for the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) England this year has dropped to 7.3 per cent. Out of a total 18,333 eligible voter only 1,336 voter elected Danny Bartlett to the vacancy on the English Pharmacy Board. This year, four nominations were received for one substantive place on the English Pharmacy Board. One nomination was received for a single vacancy on the Welsh Pharmacy Board. Richard Evans has been elected unopposed to the vacancy on the Welsh Pharmacy Board.

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Viral Vector Technology: Enhancing Vaccine Effectiveness

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/enhancing-vaccine-effectiveness-through-advanced-viral-vector-design/)

Description: Immunogenicity refers to the capacity of a vaccine to provoke an immune response in the body. An effective immune response is characterized by the production of specific antibodies, activation of immune cells, and the development of immunological memory. The goal is to elicit a durable and robust response that can prevent or control infections. Leveraging Viral Vector Technology Viral vectors serve as essential vehicles for delivering antigenic proteins or genetic material into target cells, triggering an immune response. Biotechnology companies have been exploring advanced strategies to optimize viral vector design, aiming to enhance immunogenicity and improve vaccine effectiveness. Vector Selection: The choice of viral vector plays a crucial role in determining immunogenicity. Different viruses have unique properties and characteristics that can impact immune responses. Biotechnology companies meticulously select viral vectors that possess the desired attributes, such as the ability to infect target cells efficiently and induce strong immune responses.

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Diabetes-testing kits:Pharmacy assistant jailed for stealing

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/leicester-pharmacy-assistant-jailed-for-stealing-330000-diabetes-testing-kits-from-workplace/)

Description: A pharmacy assistant has been jailed for three years and seven months for stealing £330,000 worth of diabetes-testing kits from his workplace. Abdul Nargoliya stole the products while working as a pharmacy assistant at a Lloydspharmacy counter inside a Sainsbury’s supermarket in Fosse Park, Leicester where we was employed since 2012. The 30-year-old from Woodboy Street in Leicester was sentenced on Friday (May 26) after pleading guilty at Leicester Crown Court “to theft by an employee and concealing, transferring, converting criminal property”. According to police an internal investigation launched at the pharmacy branch in July 2018 revealed that more than 22,000 test kits had been ordered since January 2017.

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PSNC rebrands as Community Pharmacy England

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/more-than-a-name-change-psnc-rebrands-as-community-pharmacy-england/)

Description: The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee on Tuesday (June 30) renamed itself as Community Pharmacy England, promising a “strengthened commitment” to champion and engage with the sector. “The name Community Pharmacy England better reflects the breadth of work that we do to both represent and support community pharmacies in England. We are their champion,” the pharmacy negotiator said. Explaining that the rebranding exercise was in line with proposals put forward by the Review Steering Group (RSG), it said the rebrand was part of its Transforming Pharmacy Representation (TAPR) work and that it would signal the beginning of a “new engagement strategy” to build stronger relationships with pharmacy owners.

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Chronic pain: How to measure using brain signals

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/new-study-reveals-how-to-measure-chronic-pain-using-brain-signals/)

Description: New research has shown that chronic pain can be objectively measured using brain signals, a report in The Conversation said. According to the report, a team of researchers conducted a study using brain implants capable of recording neural signals over an extended period. Their aim was to identify reliable markers of chronic pain severity in four patients as they went about their daily lives. While pain is typically a subjective experience, there is still much to discover about how pain signals are processed in the brain. Previous studies often relied on artificial settings, and the relationship between acute and chronic pain circuits remained unclear.

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Community pharmacy : High workload in England

Posted by 3 hours ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/in-numbers-the-worryingly-high-workload-for-under-pressure-community-pharmacies-in-england/)

Description: Data crunched by an online pharmacy delivery company paints a concerning picture for the pharmacy sector in England. Gophr’s ‘Prescription For Pressure’ initiative reveals a challenging time for the sector and is supported by separate analysis by the BBC showing that the number of pharmacies in England is at its lowest since 2010. In addition, new powers being introduced for pharmacists to prescribe common prescription drugs and perform routine tests create an even greater workload for already overstretched pharmacists.

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How Pharma Industry Can Boost Its Marketing

Posted by 5 hours ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/how-pharma-industry-can-boost-its-marketing/)

Description: In a rapidly evolving and competitive landscape, the pharmaceutical industry faces unique challenges when it comes to marketing its products and services. With stringent regulations, complex target audiences, and a need for trust and credibility, pharma companies need to employ effective marketing strategies to stand out in the crowd. In this blog article, we will explore some key marketing strategies for the pharma industry that can help boost their visibility, engage their target audience, and drive business growth. UNDERSTANDING THE UNIQUE LANDSCAPE The pharma industry operates in a highly regulated environment, where compliance and ethical considerations play a crucial role. Before diving into marketing strategies, it is essential to have a deep understanding of the industry’s dynamics and the target audience. Researching the market, identifying patient needs, and studying the competitive landscape are vital steps in developing an effective marketing plan.

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Novo Nordisk’s bet on gene-editing technology in pharma

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/obesity-fighting-success-fuels-novo-nordisks-bet-on-gene-editing-technology-in-pharma/)

Description: Capitalising on strong demand for its obesity therapies, Novo Nordisk’s growing appetite for deals has fuelled a bet on a U.S. gene-editing company called Life Edit Therapeutics. The Danish drugmaker’s collaboration with Durham, North Carolina-based Life Edit Therapeutics – owned by ElevateBio, a cell and gene therapy company in Waltham – is focused on up to seven programs for rare genetic disorders as well as cardiometabolic diseases. At the heart of the tie-up is Life Edit’s technology, called base editing, which is designed to make precise changes to the human genome by tweaking one base – or letter – into a different one without affecting other letters.

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Pharmanovia:Commitment environmental sustainability targets

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pharmanovia-pledges-commitment-to-new-environmental-and-sustainability-targets/)

Description: Pharmanovia, a global pharmaceutical company has announced increased targets to divert 40 per cent of its air shipments to sea in 2023, and 75 per cent by the end of 2028. It has made the pledge as it revealed the significant progress made towards achieving its ambitious science-backed ESG initiatives in its new Sustainability Report. Its industry-leading air-to-sea pilot scheme, which focused on its Spain-to-Australia freight route, cut an estimated 470,000kg in potential CO2 emissions in 2022 – reducing Scope 3 upstream transport emissions by 18 per cent. This initiative demonstrates Pharmanovia’s role as an industry leader on carbon reduction and follows a recent report which stated just 16 of 500 pharmaceutical companies measured their entire Scope 3 emissions.

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PSNC remind members to update their NHS Profile Manager

Posted by 3 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/psnc-remind-members-to-update-their-nhs-profile-manager/)

Description: The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has reminded community pharmacies (its members) to update their NHS Profile Manager information. Ahead of the NHS contract quarter deadline- 30th June 2023, the committee has urged its members to ensure that their pharmacy’s NHS website and Directory of Services (DoS) profile information is kept up-to-date.

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Biobank:MHRA and Genomics England to launch next month

Posted by 3 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/mhra-and-genomics-england-to-launch-biobank-next-month/)

Description: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory (MHRA) and Genomics England to launch a brand-new genetic research resource, known as a ‘biobank’ on Thursday (June 01) to tackle the issue of Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs). Biobank will help to better understand how a patient’s genetic makeup can impact the safety of their medicines. “The Yellow Card biobank, which will contain genetic data and patient samples, will operate alongside the MHRA’s Yellow Card reporting site for suspected side effects and adverse incidents involving medicines and medical devices,” said MHRA.

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Susan Rienow takes up role of ABPI President

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/susan-rienow-takes-up-role-of-abpi-president/)

Description: Susan Rienow, UK Managing Director and Country President of Pfizer is all set to take up her role as President of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI). The association had announced her appointment in March. Last year in September she was appointed as the vice-president of ABPI. In her new role, she will oversee the ABPI, the ABPI Board, and the ABPI’s Code of Practice, which is administered by the Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority (PMCPA).

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Diet can improve bp, sugar levels and weight control:Study

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/study-suggests-diet-that-can-improve-blood-pressure-sugar-levels-and-weight-control/)

Description: Adults who are overweight or obese and have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes are at a higher risk of developing severe health issues, according to authors of a recent study. Experts. however, disagree on the best dietary regimens and supportive measures to suggest. The latest study was published in the journal ‘The Annals of Family Medicine’. In the findings, researchers used a 2×2 diet-by-support factorial design to randomise 94 adults with the aforementioned conditions, contrasting a very low-carbohydrate (VLC) or ketogenic diet with a Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet.

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Wegovy pioneers aim to jump on obesity market

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/weight-loss-drug-pioneers-aim-to-jump-on-novo-nordisks-wegovy-bandwagon/)

Description: Weight loss drug Wegovy has transformed the obesity market and pharmaceutical companies with existing treatments are hoping the resulting demand will boost demand for their older, less effective but cheaper, drugs. A weekly injection of Wegovy, which was launched in the U.S. in June 2021, leads to an average weight loss of around 15%, alongside changes to diet and exercise. Its impact has captured the attention of patients, investors and even celebrities.

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India makes tests mandatory for cough syrup export

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/india-makes-tests-mandatory-for-cough-syrup-export-after-overseas-deaths/)

Description: India will make tests mandatory for cough syrups before they are exported, a government notice showed on Tuesday, after Indian-made cough syrups were linked to the deaths of dozens of children in Gambia and Uzbekistan. Any cough syrup must have a certificate of analysis issued by a government laboratory before it is exported, effective June 1, the government said in a notice dated May 22 and shared by the health ministry on Tuesday. India’s $41 billion pharmaceutical industry is one of the biggest in the world but its reputation was shaken after the World Health Organization (WHO) found toxins in cough syrups made by three Indian companies.

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AMR research : Government allocates £39 million

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/government-allocates-39-million-for-amr-research/)

Description: The government has launched the Global AMR Innovation Fund (GAMRIF) on Monday (22 May), under which it has announce up to £39 million fund for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) research. Of this new funding package, up to £24 million over four years has been awarded to bolster the UK’s partnership with CARB-X – a global AMR research initiative – to support the continued early development of invaluable new antibiotics, vaccines, rapid diagnostics and other products to combat life threatening drug-resistant infections and prevent death and disease across the world.

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PSNC:No mandatory clinical audit for pharmacy contractors

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/psnc-no-mandatory-clinical-audit-for-pharmacy-contractors-in-2023-24/)

Description: The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has confirmed that the community pharmacy contractors are ‘not required’ to undertake a contractor-chosen or an NHS England determined clinical audit in 2023/24. “A clinical audit on anticoagulants is included in the Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) 2023/24. If contractors choose to not participate in PQS, and therefore do not complete the anticoagulant clinical audit, there is still no requirement to complete two clinical audits in 2023/24,” said PSNC. “The Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England have also committed to consider, during 2023/24, the removal of the requirement for a contractor-chosen clinical audit permanently.”

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RPS and Pharmacist Support host roundtable for support staff

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/rps-and-pharmacist-support-host-roundtable-to-explore-actions-needed-to-support-staff/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and Pharmacist Support hosted a roundtable on the impact of pharmacy workforce wellbeing on patient safety on Wednesday (17 May). It also released its annual Workforce Wellbeing Survey which showed continued pressures on pharmacy teams. The discussion explored the actions needed to support staff so they can continue providing safe and effective patient care and included representatives from the NHS, professional bodies, employers, trade unions, education and regulators. A report of the roundtable will be published in the summer.

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PSNC chief Janet Morrison to PB Conference 2023

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/psnc-chief-janet-morrison-to-pb-conference-2023-ministers-want-to-go-beyond-the-scotland-model/)

Description: Chief executive of the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee Janet Morrison has said government ministers are looking at the future of community pharmacy in England in a “bigger way” and have a vision to go “beyond the Scotland model”. “I think they believe they’re going beyond the Scotland model,” she said, in her closing keynote at the 7th Annual Pharmacy Business Conference held in London on Sunday (May 14). Giving her views on the latest government funding — worth £645 million — for community pharmacy, the head of pharmacy negotiator, added: “Their thinking is for the future in a bigger and a more forward-thinking way.”

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Sensodyne:New formula,packaging for sensitivity, gum range

Posted by 13 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/sensodyne-revitalises-formula-and-packaging-for-sensitivity-and-gum-range/)

Description: Sensodyne, the No.1 dentist recommended toothpaste brand for sensitive teeth is relaunching its Sensitivity & Gum range with an improved formula and revitalised packaging. Available in two variants – Mint and Whitening – the range’s dual action formula is clinically proven to protect sensitive teeth and improve gum health. Based on a sample survey from across the GB, of those that suffer from gum conditions, 71% claim to also have sensitive teeth[1]. Figures in 2022 showed that 90% of dental practices were unable to take on new adult NHS patients[2], making it challenging for adults to get support or advice from their dentist on these concerns. This shows a clear market need for a multi-purpose product which offers dual action to for sensitive teeth and gum problems.

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The Legal Aspects Of Going To A Hospital: Things to know

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/the-legal-aspects-of-going-to-a-hospital-what-they-can-and-cannot-do-to-you/)

Description: When you visit a hospital, one of the last things that come to mind is worrying about legal aspects and what rights you might have – or lack. But these issues and your understanding of them are more important than ever. Knowing exactly what hospitals can legally and cannot do to you is an essential part of ensuring your protection as a patient when going in for care. In this blog post, we’ll break down the legal details behind being treated at a hospital so that you can feel more confident when making healthcare decisions. Let’s dive into the legal aspect of visiting a hospital, outline what hospitals can and cannot do to us, discover our rights as patients, and review any other considerations worth keeping in mind!

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MHRA recalls all pholcodine-containing medicines from UK

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/mhra-recalls-all-pholcodine-containing-medicines-from-uk/)

Description: The Medicine and Healthcare Product Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has recalled all pholcodine-containing medicines from the UK pharmacy due to concerns of its potential to cause a severe allergic reaction in some people having general anaesthesia for surgery. The decision was made following the conclusion of a review of post-marketing safety data by the MHRA. The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) has considered the evidence of an increased risk of the very rare event of anaphylaxis when exposed to neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBA) and advised that pholcodine-containing medicines should be withdrawn. MHRA has advised pharmacists to consider recommending appropriate treatment alternatives for patients who present with a new dry cough or who are currently taking pholcodine.

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RPS: Royal Pharmaceutical Society re-joins FIP

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/rps-re-joins-fip/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has re-joined the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) after reflecting its commitment to international collaboration and the advancement of the pharmacy profession. RPS President Professor Claire Anderson said: “Members told us they wanted to see us re-join FIP to further our commitment to international partnerships which support education and advocacy to develop and progress the pharmacy profession.”. “We fully recognise the importance of international collaboration and the sharing of knowledge and best practice with our peers across the world.

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SIGMA CONFERENCE'23: Pharmacy First is flavour of the month

Posted by 16 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/sigma-conference-2023-pharmacy-first-is-the-flavour-of-the-month-says-psncs-janet-morrison/)

Description: Amid media speculations that a large pharmacy multiple was putting all its stores at risk of closure, PSNC supremo Janet Morrison said the sector was in crisis and in danger of a significant collapse. Addressing delegates via a video link at Sigma Pharmaceutical’s 13th Annual Community Pharmacy Conference held last week (March 4 -9) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, she said while “a lot of consolidation or sales” would continue, a lot of the smaller, independently-owned community pharmacies – which had to work harder and harder to make ends meet – were just “hanging on in there”. “But I don’t know how much longer people can go on,” she said, adding that the risk of actual closure was rendering the remaining pharmacies so fragile that “they may not be able to pick up the slack of many thousands of patients” who would need repeat prescriptions.

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Vitaminology:New search engine for vitamins and supplements

Posted by 16 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/new-search-engine-for-vitamins-and-supplements-launched/)

Description: A new, independent search engine has launched called Vitaminology which enables the search, discovery and comparison of vitamins and supplements to empower consumers to make more informed choices and find the right products for their personal health goals and requirements. The company has set out to reduce confusion in this market through choice and high-quality information as well as access to one-to-one consultations with accredited nutritional therapists. By offering the complete package of advice, resources and products Vitaminology helps people to lead healthier lives.

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Online pharmacy : How risky is the world of pharmacies

Posted by 16 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/opinion-how-risky-is-the-world-of-online-pharmacy/)

Description: Online pharmacies have to operate from bricks & mortar premises that are registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, but recent cases show that, in reality, the practices of online pharmacies are often very different to other pharmacies, and the regulation of online pharmacies is also different – and evolving as issues arise. For a start, the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is only one of the regulators taking an interest in online pharmacy services. Other regulators include the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) which enforces the advertising and promotion of medicines, and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) which regulates prescribing services.

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Prescription charges:DHSC increases by 30 pence

Posted by 18 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/dhsc-increases-prescription-charges-by-30-pence-for-each-medicine-or-appliance-dispensed/)

Description: The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced 30 pence increase in prescription charges from £9.35 to £9.65 for each medicine or appliance dispensed. Board Chair for England at RPS, Thorrun Govind commented: “This is a kick in the teeth for people in England who are already struggling with rising bills and food prices. “Patients groups have warned that people are not collecting prescription medicines due to cost and pharmacists are seeing this worrying trend first-hand.

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Community Pharmacist Consultation Service |CPCS

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/community-pharmacist-consultation-service-cpcs-has-it-helped-since-inception/)

Description: The Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) has been running as a national advanced service since October 2019 to relieve pressure on the National Health Service which aims to help with on the day demand in relation to minor illness and medicines. The NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service CPCS (NHS CPCS) aims to meet the objectives of the NHS Long Term Plan to use community pharmacists’ skills to advise patients, and to build relationships with GP surgeries, primary care teams and wider NHS providers and to assist with urgent care system repeat prescription requests. Referrals from the GP referral pathway and urgent care systems and urgent treatment centres are digitally routed to community pharmacies so that patients can receive same-day appointments and have their queries resolved.

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RPS,CPPE collaborate recognise advance pharmacist practice

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/rps-cppe-collaborate-on-pathway-to-recognise-advance-pharmacist-practice-in-england/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) in collaboration with Health Education England’s Centre for Advancing Practice and the Centre for Pharmacy Post Graduate Education (CPPE) will provide a pharmacy-specific professional development pathway for advanced pharmacist practice. Successful completion of the pathway, assured through the RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum assessment, will result in pharmacists being recognised by RPS as an advanced pharmacist, along with the awarding of HEE’s Centre for Advancing Practice’s ‘Advanced’ digital badge, demonstrating the quality assurance of their advanced practice preparation to patients, families, carers, and other healthcare professionals.

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Save Our Pharmacies campaign:To call fair pharmacy funding

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pharmacy-bodies-create-save-our-pharmacies-campaign-website-to-call-for-fair-pharmacy-funding/)

Description: The national pharmacy bodies has created ‘Save Our Pharmacies’ campaign website to give new focus to calls for fair pharmacy funding in England. The newly launched site contains key messages for public, politicians and stakeholders, and hosts campaign resources to be used by pharmacy teams. The pharmacy bodies encourage members of the public and pharmacy teams to show their support for the campaign on social media, as well as signing the petition and contacting their local MPs about fair funding.

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PSNC:NHS demand imposed in GP contract simply unreasonable

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/psnc-calls-nhs-demand-imposed-in-new-gp-contract-simply-unreasonable/)

Description: The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has called the ‘new general practice contract’ which was imposed by NHS England on Monday (6 March) as ‘simply unreasonable’. The imposition of new contract followed a failed talk of British Medical Association (BMA)’s with the negotiator. The association’s main issue with the contract is the lack of further funding beyond that agreed in 2019 as part of the five-year deal. PSNC Chief Executive Janet Morrison said: “The breakdown in GP contract negotiations for the second year running is another blow for primary care. The verdict of the GP negotiators is that the demands being made of doctors by Government and the NHS are simply unreasonable.”

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MP Steve McCabe:Vicious NHS contract for pharmacy bankruptcy

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/vicious-nhs-contract-is-forcing-pharmacies-into-bankruptcy-labour-mp-steve-mccabe/)

Description: Steve McCabe, the Labour MP for Birmingham, Selly Oak says a “vicious” NHS contract has been forcing community pharmacies into bankruptcy. Asking his question in parliament during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday (March 8), McCabe said he has heard Rishi Sunak speak fondly about working in his mother’s community pharmacy. The MP asked how would the prime minister feel “if 600 pharmacies close this year because of a vicious NHS contract which takes no account of rising costs and is forcing many into bankruptcy?” The prime minister responded by saying that community pharmacies do fantastic work and that his government was looking at ways in which it could support the sector to do even more.

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Lloyds Pharmacy Closure wake-up for ministers, NHS officials

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/closure-of-lloyds-pharmacy-branches-will-wake-up-ministers-to-reality-of-funding-crisis-faced-by-community-pharmacy/)

Description: Lloyds Pharmacy’s closure of all its 1,300 branches will wake-up the ministers and NHS officials to the reality of community pharmacy sector in England has reached crisis point, expressed Nigel Swift Managing Director of Rowlands pharmacy and Deputy Managing Director of PHOENIX UK. On Friday, The SUN reported that the UK’s second largest pharmacy provider – is allegedly in the process of selling its entire estate of 1300 branches. Lloyds Pharmacy will no longer be a High Street presence following its decision to put all its pharmacy branches at the risk of closure. In January it has announced to close its 237 Sainsbury-based pharmacies. Nigel highlighted the fact that community pharmacy is struggling due to insufficient government funding and immense pressures on GPs and A&E departments – an ongoing issue which poses a very real threat to the sector.

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RPS : Provide pharmacists with regular PLT

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/rps-calls-pharmacies-government-and-nhs-to-provide-pharmacists-with-regular-plt/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has called on employers, governments and NHS organisations to provide pharmacists with regular protected learning time (PLT) within working hours to develop their skills in clinical delivery, education, research and leadership. RPS workforce wellbeing survey showed an average 42 per cent of pharmacists were not given any PLT, a figure which rose to 55 per cent in community pharmacy. Most were unable to engage in professional development activities as part of their working day because of their responsibility to deliver frontline clinical services to patients. This means learning is often undertaken outside of working hours, increasing pressure on individuals and impacting their work/life balance.

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Eisai :Files for approval of Alzheimer’s drug in Europe

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/eisai-files-for-approval-of-alzheimers-drug-in-europe/)

Description: Japanese drugmaker Eisai said on Tuesday (January 10) it had submitted a marketing application to the European health regulator for review of its Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab, which was recently granted accelerated approval in the United States. The drug, developed in partnership with Biogen, is an antibody that has been shown to remove sticky deposits of a protein called amyloid beta from the brains of those in the early stages of the mind-wasting disease. Nearly all previous experimental drugs using the same approach have failed.

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How To Become A Pharmacist in UK|Pharmacist Career

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/the-alchemist-of-today-how-to-become-a-pharmacist/)

Description: The modern-day alchemist is a pharmacist, unbeknownst to many. This career path has long been associated with science and chemistry, but the role of pharmacists today is much more than just preparing potions or drugs. If you have an interest in the science of medicine, and a desire to help people better manage their health, becoming a pharmacist could be the perfect career choice for you. In this article, we’ll discuss what it takes to become a pharmacist, as well as the rewards that come along with the job. 1. ASSESS EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Since a career as a pharmacist requires post-secondary education, the first step in becoming a qualified pharmacist is to assess the educational requirements. This includes researching what courses are necessary, at what level of education they must be taken, and which universities offer these courses. And, as pharmacists must be licensed before they can legally practice, prospective professionals should also research the regulations associated with becoming a pharmacist.

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6 Things Every Injured Person Needs To Hear

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/6-things-every-injured-person-needs-to-hear/)

Description: Injuries can be devastating, not only physically but emotionally as well. It’s hard to adjust to the new reality of your life after you have been injured, and it’s even harder when you feel like no one understands. But there are certain things that every injured person needs to hear in order to keep going. These six important things to know to make things easier: 1. YOU ARE NOT ALONE Everyone has gone through something similar, so don’t feel like you have to carry this burden all by yourself. Reach out for help and support from family, friends, and professionals who can understand what you’re going through and provide guidance as needed. In addition, there are many support groups available that can help you connect with others in similar situations. Also, don’t be afraid to seek out therapy or counseling if you need it. For example, if you are going through a traumatic experience, PTSD counseling can help you process your feelings.

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4 Important Post-Operative Advice You Should Follow

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/4-important-post-operative-advice-you-should-follow/)

Description: After you’ve had surgery, it’s normal to feel a little anxious about the recovery process. But there are some things you can do to help make sure everything goes smoothly. Here are four important pieces of postoperative advice that will help you heal quickly and avoid any complications. Follow these tips and you’ll be on your way to a full recovery in no time. FOLLOW YOUR DOCTOR’S ORDERS No matter how minor the operation, following your doctor’s orders after surgery is essential to a speedy and successful recovery. Doing the right things like following a balanced diet, taking the recommended amount of medications, and avoiding strenuous activity can help minimize complications, reduce pain, and speed up healing. Furthermore, consistent follow-up visits with your doctor and timely scheduling of any necessary tests ensure that any post-operative problems are addressed in their early stages when they are easiest to treat. The people behind www.alamoplasticsurgery.com note that failing to take your doctor’s instructions seriously can have a significant impact on your overall recovery time, jeopardize the long-term outcome of your treatment, or even lead to additional procedures. To ensure you make the most out of your surgery experience – listen to what your doctor has to say!

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NPA remark in Covid-19 public inquiry on community pharmacy

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/npas-opening-remark-in-covid-19-public-inquiry-focus-on-challenges-faced-by-community-pharmacy/)

Description: The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) highlighted the role played by community pharmacies during pandemic to provide urgent care and vital support to people with long-term medical conditions at its opening remark in the Covid-19 public inquiry held on Tuesday (28 February). NPA is the core participant in the Covid-19 public inquiry. lawyer Brian Stanton made an opening statement on the NPA’s behalf which focused on three areas- health inequalities and the needs of vulnerable patients; the impact of medicine shortages and medicine price increases and the challenge that community pharmacy faced in responding to the pandemic and maintaining patient services following long-term under investment. Stanton said: “The UK’s community pharmacies were on the frontline of efforts to limit the impact of coronavirus and to keep people well, and as well as handling a massive increase in demand for healthcare advice and medicines, they also continued to provide urgent care and vital support to people with long-term medical conditions.

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RPS England New Framework For Addictive Medicines

Posted by 26 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/rps-england-supports-nhs-plan-to-reduce-inappropriate-prescribing-of-addictive-medicines/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has backed a new framework from NHS England to reduce inappropriate prescribing of addiction-causing medicines. It believes that the new framework is a positive step towards improving patient care by supporting medicine reviews and shared decision making to help people reduce their use of medicines that are no longer providing much clinical benefit. The society has also welcomed investment in innovative approaches to supporting patients and urged all pharmacists to refer people to such schemes. Director for England at RPS, James Davies said: “Pharmacists are well-placed to help reduce inappropriate prescribing of high strength painkillers such as opioids and other addictive medicines.

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Indian court orders jail for 2 executives for shoddy drugs

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/indian-court-orders-jail-for-two-maiden-executives-for-shoddy-drugs/)

Description: An Indian court has sentenced two pharmaceutical company executives to two-and-half years in jail for exporting substandard drugs to Vietnam a decade ago, months after the WHO linked their cough syrups to the deaths of children in Gambia. India suspended production at Maiden Pharmaceuticals in October last year for violations of manufacturing standards after the World Health Organization said four of its cough syrups may have killed dozens of children in Gambia. The company has denied its drugs were at fault for the deaths in Gambia and tests by an Indian government laboratory found there were no toxins in them. The company had been facing legal difficulties for years over suspected shoddy products.

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Guild:Not to take up extra work during junior doctors strike

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/guild-of-healthcare-pharmacists-urges-members-not-to-take-up-extra-work-during-junior-doctors-strike/)

Description: Even as junior doctors in England are set to take industrial action for three days next month in a 72-hour walkout from Monday 13 March, the Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists (GHP) has been discouraging its members from taking any additional work during the strike. “GPH members are advised to only carry out work they are qualified, competent and safe to undertake that is contained within their job description,” it said in a statement. It noted that given the current staffing level within hospital pharmacy, it was unlikely that any additional capacity will be available perform the tasks usually undertaken by junior doctors.

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Career Tips: 8 Ways To Help You Start In The Medical Field

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/8-tips-to-help-you-start-a-career-in-the-medical-field/)

Description: Are you looking to start a career in the medical field but don’t know where to begin? There are many different paths to choose from when it comes to entering the medical profession. It can be daunting trying to figure out which one is right for you. But with some research, planning, and dedication, you can find your way into this rewarding and fulfilling industry. Here are 8 tips that will help get you started on your journey toward becoming a successful healthcare professional. 1. ONLINE PROGRAMS If you have already decided on a career path and need to obtain additional qualifications or knowledge, there are many online programs available for medical professionals. These courses provide students with the opportunity to learn from home and gain experience in their chosen field without sacrificing the quality of education. You can find an online medical assistant programs, medical biller and coding programs, lab technician training, and more. It’s important to research each program and make sure it’s accredited before enrolling. While online programs may not offer the same hands-on experience as a traditional school, they can be an affordable and convenient way to get your foot in the door.

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Drugs : EU-UK deal on post-Brexit trade rules for NI

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/drugs-approved-for-use-by-the-uks-medicines-regulator-will-be-available-in-ni-pharmacy-pm/)

Description: While Northern Irish business groups has welcomed the certainty a new EU-UK deal on post-Brexit trade rules for the region provided, the pharmaceutical industry too has expressed cautious optimism. In his speech on the Windsor Framework on Monday (February 28) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the agreement “delivers a landmark settlement on medicines”. “From now on, drugs approved for use by the UK’s medicines regulator will be automatically available in every pharmacy and hospital in Northern Ireland,” he announced.

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NPA survey:Independent pharmacists witness negative cashflow

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/npa-survey-majority-of-independent-pharmacy-owners-witness-negative-cashflow-in-2022/)

Description: The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) survey revealed that 93 per cent of respondents experienced ‘at least one month’ of negative cash flow across their pharmacy business in 2022. Nine out of 10 pharmacy owners responding to NPA survey said they made a net loss dispensing medicines for the NHS during 2022, for at least one month of the year. According to the poll, 48 per cent of them lost money on this core NHS service for six months or more. 45 per cent said their overall outgoings had exceeded overall income in at least six months of the year.

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What is proteinase K used for in DNA extraction

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/proteinase-k-popular-questions-and-answers/)

Description: WHAT IS PROTEINASE K MADE OF? Proteinase K is known enzyme belonging to the class of serine proteases that cleave adjacent to the carboxylic group peptide bonds of aromatic and aliphatic amino acids. It’s also exhibited a very broad cleavage specificity. The enzyme was discovered in extracts of the fungus Engyodontium album. HOW DOES PROTEINASE K WORK? In molecular biology, main application of proteinase K is to digest proteins during nucleic acids purification in order to remove protein contaminants: – Proteinase K quickly inactivates nucleases (enzymes that digest nucleic acids) that degrade DNA or RNA molecules during the cleansing.

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Dermal Fillers :What Are The Benefits And Side Effects?

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/what-are-the-benefits-and-side-effects-of-dermal-fillers/)

Description: Dermal fillers, also known as injectable facial fillers, can be an effective way to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, restore facial volume, and enhance certain features. While dermal fillers are generally safe, it’s important to know about the potential benefits and side effects before you decide if they’re right for you. In this blog post, we will look at the potential benefits and side effects of dermal fillers. We will also provide some tips for preparing for your treatment and ensuring a safe, successful procedure. So if you’re considering dermal fillers, read on to learn more!

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Drug Storage : 6 Important Guidelines You Should Know About

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Description: Proper drug storage is essential to ensure the safety of yourself, your family, and those around you. This is especially important if you are taking multiple medications and need to keep track of them all. Knowing how to store drugs correctly can help prevent misuse or accidental ingestion by children or pets. Here are six important guidelines about proper drug storage that everyone should follow: 1. KEEP ALL MEDICATIONS IN THEIR ORIGINAL, LABELED CONTAINERS: Using alternative storage containers can make it difficult to identify medications or keep track of expiration dates. Keeping medications in their original containers also prevents accidental misuse and helps ensure that the correct dosage is taken. In addition, it’s important to store all medications out of reach of children and pets. Also, keep medications in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. For example, a medicine cabinet in the bathroom or kitchen is a good option.

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NPA, RPS:Core participant to UK Covid-19 public inquiry

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/npa-rps-appointed-as-core-participant-to-uk-covid-19-public-inquiry/)

Description: The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) and Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has been appointed as a core participant in the Covid-19 public inquiry. The independent public inquiry has been set up to examine the UK’s response to and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and learn lessons to shape preparations for future pandemics. It is chaired by Baroness Heather Hallett, a former Court of Appeal judge. The NPA and RPS will be part of Module 3, which covers the impact of Covid-19 on healthcare systems across the United Kingdom. The preliminary hearing for that module takes place on Tuesday 28 February.

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Serious Shortage Protocol:Estradot 50mcg patches expires

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/serious-shortage-protocol-for-estradot-50mcg-patches-expires-today/)

Description: The Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP), for Estradot 50mcg patches will expire at 23.59pm on Friday 24 February 2023. Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that sufficient stock of Estradot 50mcg patches are now available to meet normal demand. “After 24th February, any prescriptions for Estradot 50mcg patches must be dispensed in accordance with the prescription, and SSP048 will no longer be valid for use,” said DHSC.

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HEE:Independent prescribing courses for community pharmacist

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/hee-offers-independent-prescribing-courses-for-community-pharmacists/)

Description: Health Education England (HEE) has developed funded training offers for community pharmacists, including locums aiming to become independent prescribers. Almost 3000 independent prescribing training places will be available to pharmacists from March 2023. This training enables pharmacists to support patients from diagnosis to prescribing, and to provide advice and follow-up – while also helping them to feel confident and prepared for the new challenges of their role. Courses will be available between April 2023 and March 2024, with several universities offering multiple dates for cohort intakes. Start dates will depend on the university provider.

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CCA analysis: Net loss of 670 community pharmacies in UK

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/ccas-analysis-shows-net-loss-of-670-community-pharmacies-in-england/)

Description: The Company Chemists’ Association (CCA)’s analysis on permanent closures of community pharmacies in England showed that there has been a net loss of 670 pharmacies between 2015 and 2022. The analysis highlighted that 37 per cent of permanent closures of pharmacies and GP practices have occurred in the 20 per cent most deprived parts of England. Current trends indicate that primary care ‘cold spots’ could soon emerge – areas where there is significantly reduced or inadequate access to a pharmacy or a GP. The CCA’s analysis shows that some of the most deprived neighbourhoods concentrated in the North West, the West Midlands and Yorkshire have faced the highest losses of local pharmacies and GP practices since 2015.

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Titan PMR aims for 10 % market share by end of 2023

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/titan-pmr-aims-for-10-market-share-by-end-of-2023-set-ups-new-team-to-cater-pharmacy-transfer/)

Description: Titan PMR, a pioneer of cutting pharmacy technology has set up additional new team of 12 staff to cater for a deluge of independent pharmacists investing in new businesses. The company is utilising the opportunity that is underway as large chains look to sell off or close their community pharmacies, offering an opportunity for pharmacists looking to provide efficient dispensing and additional services. In January this year Lloyds Pharmacy, which was bought by a private equity firm in 2022, announced plans to close all its 237 branches inside Sainsbury’s stores over the course of 2023. Currently, more than 5,500 of around 14,000 registered pharmacy premises across the UK are owned by corporates and supermarkets.

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Pharmacy Supervision Practice Group:2nd Meeting to discuss

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pharmacy-supervision-practice-group-members-meet-to-discuss-future-model-of-pharmacy-practice/)

Description: The Pharmacy Supervision Practice Group held its second meeting to discuss the future modelling of pharmacy practice. Some of the leading bodies from the community pharmacy sector have joined the group. The members explored themes centred around accountability, delegation and responsibility. The session included a wide-reaching discussion, including what future guidance might look like and the continued patient access to the pharmacist through a comprehensive, accessible and equitable community pharmacy offer.

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HRT prepayment certificate to roll-out in April in England

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/hrt-prepayment-certificate-to-roll-out-in-april-in-england/)

Description: The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has introduced a new prescription pre-payment certificate (PPC) for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) which is said to benefit around 400,000 women who suffer from negative symptoms of the menopause in England. PPC will be rolled-out from 1 April and it reduce the HRT costs to less than £20 a year. Women prescribed HRT – the main treatment for menopause symptoms – will have access to a new scheme enabling access to a year’s worth of menopause prescription items for the cost of two single prescription charges (currently £18.70). As part of commitments to reduce the cost of HRT for menopausal women, the prescription PPC will be valid for 12 months. It can be used against a list of HRT prescription items, and a patient can use this against an unlimited number of HRT items, such as patches, tablets and topical preparations. There will be no limit to how many times the certificate can be used while it is valid.

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Short-term funding in community pharmacy sector

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/parliamentarians-call-for-short-term-funding-in-community-pharmacy-sector/)

Description: The Parliamentarians have called the government to urgently consider the short-term funding to stabilise the community pharmacy sector. 39 MPs and Peers from across the political spectrum have signed letters to the Health Secretary, Steve Barclay MP and raised their growing concern about the pressures facing England’s community pharmacies and the risks this poses to patient care and safety. “Steve Barclay MP received correspondence from 23 Opposition MPs, with six Peers also signing a letter. Separately, 9 Conservative MPs also wrote to the Health Secretary and up to 10 others have signalled their intention to write to the relevant Minister,” said the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC).

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NPA raises concern over rent hikes for community pharmacies

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/npa-raises-concern-over-rising-cost-of-rent-for-community-pharmacies-in-nhs-health-centres/)

Description: The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has been in dialogue with the senior management of NHS Property Services to bring down the rent for community pharmacies based in NHS health centres. Association said: “Community pharmacies based in NHS health centres are struggling to make ends meet due to expensive rental rates.” It is calling for pharmacies to have the ability to renegotiate rental rates part way through a contract.

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BioNTech cancer vaccines clinical trials start this year UK

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/clinical-trials-for-biontechs-cancer-vaccines-should-start-this-year-in-britain/)

Description: Clinical trials for BioNTech’s cancer vaccines should start this year in Britain, marking an important step towards their possible sale on the open market, the German company’s top executive Ugur Sahin told magazine Der Spiegel. BioNTech, known for its COVID vaccine with U.S. partner Pfizer, is currently deciding which types of cancer it wants to test its personalized cancer immunotherapies on and the locations where it will conduct the trials, Sahin said.

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Pharmacies more for patient may increase funding in sector

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/minister-suggests-using-pharmacies-more-for-patient-may-increase-funding-in-sector/)

Description: Lord Markham, a health minister suggested the House of Lords on Tuesday (10 January) that plan of ‘using pharmacies more for patient will put funding their way’, just like allocation of Covid vaccine provided support. In a statement to the House of Lords he praised the sector saying they are a ‘crucial part of the front line’. His statement was in response to a question from Lord Grade, who is campaigning on behalf of the community pharmacy sector. Lord Grade warned Government that it must take action before pharmacies start to close.

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PSNC rejects price concessions reform proposal

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/psnc-rejects-dhsc-nhs-englands-proposal-on-price-concessions-reform-and-relief-measures-for-pharmacies/)

Description: The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has rejected Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England’s proposal on price concessions reform and relief measures to ease pressure on pharmacies. The Committee called the proposal ‘insufficient’ to meet the sector’s needs considering the impact of the current crisis, reflecting on the economic pressures that accelerated through the autumn and winter. The Ministers and other decision-makers have shown their interest in the potential role of community pharmacy, particularly in using a Pharmacy First approach and making use of PGDs and the skills of independent prescribers.

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Community pharmacy inclusion in NHS workforce plan

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pharmacy-leaders-calls-for-reassurance-of-community-pharmacys-inclusion-in-nhs-workforce-plan/)

Description: Pharmacy leaders have called for reassurance that the workforce plan, expected by April 2023, will cover the entirety of the pharmacy workforce across the health service, including in community pharmacies. A joint letter has been signed by representatives from 14 pharmacy organisations which highlights that with continued pressures on services, it is more important than ever to support the pharmacy workforce so that the staff needed to deliver patient care now and into the future can be recruited, trained and retained.

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RPS Wellbeing survey:Community pharmacy at high risk burnout

Posted by 11 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/community-pharmacy-at-high-risk-of-burnout-reveals-rps-workforce-wellbeing-survey/)

Description: Ninety-six per cent of community pharmacists surveyed in the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Workforce Wellbeing survey said they were at ‘risk of burnout’. A higher number of respondents working in community pharmacy (20%) reported not being offered breaks compared to all other sectors (8%) and were more likely to experience verbal or physical abuse from patients and the public (69% vs an average 44%). The annual Workforce Wellbeing survey also revealed that 88 per cent of pharmacists surveyed are at high risk of burnout due to winter pressure. Therefore, RPS is calling for workforce planning for pharmacy to address skill mix and staffing levels so that workloads can be effectively managed.

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Acepiro : Kelso Pharma launches its first product

Posted by 11 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/kelso-pharma-launches-its-first-product-acepiro/)

Description: Kelso Pharma, the growing UK based specialty pharma business, has announced its first product launch with the release to the UK prescription medicines market of Acepiro (Acetylcysteine) 600mg effervescent tablets. Acepiro 600 mg effervescent tablets are indicated in adults only and are being made available to hospital and community prescribers in 20 and 30 day packs, with the 30 day pack consistent with monthly prescribing. The NHS List Price for the 30 day pack is £4.40, with the 20 day pack priced at £3.65. Acepiro is being launched by Stirling Anglian Pharmaceuticals (SAP), which was acquired by Kelso Pharma one year ago, providing a new UK platform and springboard for future sales growth for the business. The new product complements SAP’s existing portfolio of three medicines:

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Kasper Künzel:Interim VP,GM of Leo Pharma UK and Ireland

Posted by 11 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/kasper-kunzel-appointed-as-interim-vice-president-and-general-manager-of-leo-pharma-uk-and-ireland/)

Description: Leo Pharma, one of the leaders in medical dermatology, has appointed Kasper Künzel as Interim Vice President and General Manager for its UK and Ireland business. Kasper is an established leader within Leo Pharma, having previously been Vice President, IPO Preparedness Office, at Leo Pharma in Denmark.

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How to Use Clothes to Relieve Common Health Issues

Posted by 12 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/how-to-use-clothes-to-relieve-some-of-the-common-health-issues/)

Description: We all know that clothes can make us look and feel good. But did you know that they can also be used to relieve some common health issues? That’s right – by choosing the right fabrics and materials, you can help alleviate conditions like skin irritations, back pain, and even headaches. So the next time you’re feeling under the weather, reach for your wardrobe first – it just might hold the key to feeling better. COMPRESSION SOCKS FOR DIABETES Compression socks for diabetes have become an invaluable tool for people with diabetes to keep their lower legs healthy. Wearing compression socks can help increase circulation in diabetic patients, which is incredibly important for the health of their feet and ankles. Additionally, if the patient suffers from swelling or poor blood circulation — compression socks can help reduce those negative side effects. As a result of wearing these specialty socks, many diabetics are kept more comfortable and experience less fatigue in their legs throughout the day. With many different sizes and varieties available — it’s easy for anyone suffering from diabetes to find the perfect pair of compression socks to suit their specific needs and lifestyle. There are various diabetic stockings designed for men and women. Take the time to find the right pair for you.

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Evusheld not recommended for adults with severe Covid:NICE

Posted by 12 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/evusheld-not-recommended-for-adults-with-severe-covid-19-nice-study-reveals/)

Description: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued draft guidance on ‘Evusheld’ which is not recommended for vulnerable adult with high risk of severe Covid-19 on Thursday (16 February). The draft guidance is open for public consultation until 9 March 2023. The committee will consider any comments received at a meeting currently due to take place on 4 April 2023. It comes after last month’s decision by the US drug regulator to withdraw its emergency use authorisation for Evusheld as a preventative treatment for Covid-19, which said there was insufficient evidence that Evusheld is effective against the dominant variants of Covid-19 in the US.

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DHSC issues medicine supply notification for three tablets

Posted by 13 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/dhsc-issues-medicine-supply-notification-for-three-tablets/)

Description: Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for three tablets- Meptazinol (Meptid) 200mg film-coated tablets, Medroxyprogesterone (Provera) 2.5mg tablets and Lamotrigine 5mg dispersible tablets on Wednesday (15 February). Meptid tablets will remain out of stock until late June 2023. DHSC suggested that an alternative analgesic products including non-opioids remain available. Provera 2.5mg tablets are out of stock until mid-March 2023. “Medroxyprogesterone (Provera) 5mg and 10mg tablets remain available but cannot support an uplift in demand,” said DHSC.

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Viral Doshi :British Citizen Award for Healthcare Services

Posted by 13 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/british-citizen-award-honours-community-pharmacist-viral-doshi-for-services-to-healthcare/)

Description: A community pharmacist, Viral Doshi was honoured with the British Citizen Award (BCA) on Thursday (26 January) at the Palace of Westminster for transforming his community centre into vaccination hub during Covid-19 pandemic. Viral was presented with his Medal of Honour by Liam Sargeant, Senior Company Communications Manager, from supporters P&G and TV presenter and Patron of the BCA, Nick Knowles, who hosted the event. At the height of the pandemic, Viral obtained approval to transform his community centre into a vaccination hub. Located in the heart of a multi-ethnic population, with social deprivation, surrounded by wards experiencing high rates of Covid-19. His determination to increase uptake and reduce vaccination hesitancy, led to 80,000 vaccinations being administered, the overall highest vaccination uptake in North West London.

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Mental health: Business ideas for developing a career

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/rewarding-business-ideas-for-developing-a-career-in-mental-health/)

Description: Following centuries of stigma, the importance of mental wellness is finally matching that of physical healthcare. Conditions such as depression have become common topics in the media, particularly in the last few years as celebrities and experts warned against the pressures of social media. The bouts of isolation connected with the Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated the issue, with the British Medical Association declaring a UK mental health crisis at the end of 2022. This media attention has led to acknowledgement of the realities of mental health problems from the government and medical sector, and a recognition that these need to be approached differently to physical ailments when it comes to providing treatment.

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PDA support pharmacists as Tesco plans 8 pharmacy closure

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pda-to-support-pharmacists-as-tesco-plans-eight-in-store-pharmacy-closure/)

Description: The Pharmacists Defence Association (PDA) has expressed its interest to support pharmacists impacted with the latest announcement of the closure of Tesco pharmacies. “Tesco have followed ASDA and LloydsPharmacy (at Sainsbury’s) to announce cost cutting changes to their stores, impacting hundreds of jobs,” the association said. The PDA’s interests in the announcement relate to the planned closure of eight in-store Tesco pharmacies and the impact of those closures upon pharmacists, however the union is of course concerned for all those impacted.

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Impact of prescription charges on people in England:RPS

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pharmacists-witness-impact-of-prescription-charges-on-people-in-england-rps-survey-reveals/)

Description: The result from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)’s survey showed that pharmacists witnessed ‘the cost of living is having an impact on whether people can afford prescription medicines in England’. RPS has long campaigned to remove prescription charges for people with long-term conditions in England because they create a financial barrier to patients receiving the medicines needed to keep them well. The charge currently stands at £9.35 per item prescrib9ed and an annual rise usually occurs in April. Prescriptions are free for people in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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Community pharmacy release 42m GP appointments annually

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/community-pharmacy-could-release-42m-gp-appointments-annually-calculates-cca/)

Description: The Company Chemists Association (CCA)’s ‘Prospectus for community pharmacy’ has revealed that community pharmacies can release over 42 million appointments from general practice every year. In its prospect, the association calculated that community pharmacies could reduce hospital readmissions by 65,000 and administer an additional 10m routine vaccines annually.

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Alzheimer disease : New insights on treatment

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/researchers-shed-new-light-on-treatment-of-alzheimers-disease/)

Description: According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, more than 55 million people worldwide will have Alzheimer’s disease by 2020. This figure will nearly double every 20 years, reaching 78 million in 2030 and 139 million in 2050. The WHO Global Status Report for 2021 estimated the yearly global cost of dementia to be more than USD 1.3 trillion, with a projected increase to USD 2.8 trillion by 2030. To date most drugs developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease have failed, largely because they target wrong biomarkers and individuals already exhibiting signs of the disease. Once symptoms appear, however, many brain cells responsible for memory and cognition are likely already damaged and beyond repair.

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PDA:Seeking members view on pharmacy leadership

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pda-seeks-members-view-before-responding-to-cpho-view-of-pharmacy-leadership/)

Description: The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has urged its member – employed pharmacists and locum pharmacists to share their view on UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership report. The four government Chief Pharmacists have published their commission’s proposal for how pharmacy leadership may develop in the UK. The association ‘strongly’ believes that just as it was the members of the profession that established their previous pharmacist professional leadership bodies, so it is for pharmacists to determine if they agree with these proposals and to decide what arrangements they want in future.

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Antibiotic may help avoid resistance to dangerous superbugs

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/australian-university-led-antibiotic-innovation-may-help-avoid-resistance-to-dangerous-superbugs/)

Description: Researchers at at an Australian university have developed a new form of antibiotic that can be swiftly re-engineered to avoid resistance to dangerous superbugs. The antibiotic, which was developed by PhD candidate Priscila Cardoso and major supervisor Dr Celine Valery from RMIT’s School of Health and Biosciences, has a basic architecture that allows it to be generated quickly and cheaply in a lab. The antibiotic, Priscilicidin, has tiny amino acid building blocks that allow it to be tailored to combat various types of antimicrobial resistance. With the World Health Organization calling antimicrobial resistance “one of the top ten global public health threats facing humanity”, developing new antibiotics has become more urgent than ever.

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Vani Manja:Boehringer Ingelheim Country MD

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/boehringer-ingelheim-uk-ireland-appoints-vani-manja-as-country-managing-director-and-head-of-human-pharma/)

Description: Boehringer Ingelheim UK & Ireland has appointed Vani Manja as its new Country Managing Director and Head of Human Pharma. Manja has been associated with Boehringer Ingelheim for over 11 years, in successful leadership roles in Germany, the United States and most recently as General Manager, India. Her career started as a commissioned officer in the Indian Army Ordnance Corps which preceded leadership roles at Becton Dickinson and McKinsey.

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PSNI freezes pharmacist registration and retention fees

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/psni-freezes-pharmacist-registration-and-retention-fees-for-2023-24/)

Description: The Pharmaceutical Society NI (PSNI)’s Council has decided to freeze the annual registration fee for the current financial year 2023/24. The annual registration fee is considered each year by the PSNI’s council. At its meeting in November 2022, Council members in recognition of the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the personal and professional impact of the cost of living crisis on pharmacists, and the overall cost of regulation agreed to maintain registration fees at their current level for the next financial year.

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Pinder Sahota:ABPI President decided to step down

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/abpi-president-pinder-sahota-resigns/)

Description: The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) has announced that Pinder Sahota has decided to step down as President of the ABPI. ABPI stated that he has made this decision to “avoid an ongoing process around a Novo Nordisk ABPI Code of Practice breach becoming a distraction from the vital work of the ABPI”. Richard Torbett, Chief Executive, ABPI, said: “Pinder is a passionate advocate for the industry, and I want to thank him for his valuable contribution as ABPI President.

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UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership report

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/uk-commission-on-pharmacy-professional-leadership-report-proposes-collaboration-of-leadership-bodies-and-specialist-professional-group/)

Description: The UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership set up by the Chief Pharmaceutical Officers of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales has published its recommendations for the ‘future of pharmacy professional leadership in the UK’ on Monday (6 February). The Commission is co-chaired by Nigel Clarke, Former Chair of the General Pharmaceutical Council, and Professor Dame Jane Dacre, Professor of Medical Education at University College London Medical School. The Commission proposes that closer collaboration between professional leadership bodies and specialist professional groups as part of a Pharmacy Leadership Council will enable and support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to meet the opportunities and challenges ahead.

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Private healthcare :Benefits of choosing in 2023

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/the-benefits-of-choosing-private-healthcare-in-2023/)

Description: Being able to access high-quality healthcare at the times you need it most is vital. Regardless of whether this is a simple check-up, a medical review or complex surgery, having a suitable healthcare package designed according to your medical needs will be beneficial in the long run. The NHS has recently come under significant strain. Factors such as an increase in the number of patients, reduced funding and increased life expectancy have led to long waiting times and limited treatments. As a result, more individuals are now seeking private healthcare which, while it may be more expensive, offers faster and more effective treatment. Here we’ll discuss some of the main benefits of private healthcare and why it is becoming the ideal choice for healthcare in 2023.

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Jonathan Burton:RPS Charter Award for interests of pharmacy

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/jonathan-burton-to-receive-rps-charter-award-for-promoting-the-interests-of-pharmacy/)

Description: Jonathan Burton will receive the 2022 RPS Charter Award for his outstanding work for the Society and the wider profession in promoting the interests of pharmacy. The award will be presented by the President at a future meeting of Fellows and Members to take place at the Society’s Edinburgh office on 22nd March 2023. Jonathan’s main role is as a practising, patient-facing pharmacist within the community in NHS Forth Valley where he uses his advanced practice skills and independent prescribing qualification to assess and treat acute ENT, dermatology, and respiratory conditions.

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Sun Pharma:Reports better expected rise in Q3

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/sun-pharma-reports-better-than-expected-rise-in-q3-due-to-higher-sales-of-specialty-drugs/)

Description: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, India’s largest drugmaker by revenue, reported a better-than-expected 5.2 per cent rise in third-quarter profit on Tuesday, driven by higher sales of its specialty drugs. The company, known for its consumer healthcare products such as Revital vitamins and pain relief medicine Volini, said it earned a consolidated net profit of 21.66 billion rupees ($265.23 million) in three months ended Dec. 31, up from 20.59 billion rupees last year. Analysts, on average, had expected the company to report a profit of 21.26 billion rupees, according to Refinitiv IBES data.

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Novartis:Operating profit grow amid spin off Sandoz generics

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/operating-profit-set-to-grow-as-novartis-prepares-to-spin-off-its-sandoz-generics-business/)

Description: Novartis on Wednesday (February 1) predicted that core operating income would grow in a “mid single digit” percentage range in 2023 following stagnation last year, as the Swiss drugmaker prepares to spin off its Sandoz generics business. Full-year core operating income was broadly flat at $16.7 billion, it said in a statement, coming in slightly below market expectations of $16.8 billion. Adjusted for overall negative currency effects, group sales in 2022 advanced 4 per cent to $50.5 billion as gains from heart failure drug Entresto and multiple sclerosis (MS) drug Kesimpta were partly offset by competition from cheap generic copies of established MS drug Gilenya.

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Novo Nordisk:Supply constraints on diabetes drug

Posted by 26 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/novo-nordisk-warns-of-supply-constraints-on-its-best-selling-diabetes-drug/)

Description: Danish drug developer Novo Nordisk on Wednesday (February 1) warned of supply constraints on its best-selling drug. The company, which develops diabetes and obesity drugs, said it expected “periodic supply constraints” this year, partly driven by higher than expected demand for its blockbuster diabetes drug, Ozempic, and manufacturing constraints.

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Perrigo restructures management level:Strengthen local brands

Posted by 26 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/perrigo-restructures-its-management-level-to-further-strengthen-local-brands/)

Description: Perrigo, one of the world’s largest providers of self-care products has appointed Ronald van Workum as Sales Director Germany, Customer Strategy & Implementation DACH Cluster. van Workum will continue to drive the successful integration of HRA Pharma into the Perrigo network, with a focus on well-known brands such as Abtei, Compeed and Granu Fink. He most recently held the position of Head of Key Account Management for Perrigo in Europe, based in the Netherlands. Prior to joining Perrigo he worked for Procter & Gamble in several countries, including Singapore, and in various functions, including: Market Strategy Planning Manager for the Gillette brand; and in Europe as multifunctional Team Leader Emerging Channels.

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Jeremy Meader resigns as managing director of Numark

Posted by 26 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/jeremy-meader-resigns-as-numark-md/)

Description: Jeremy Meader has resigned as managing director of Numark after five years on the job, and having lead the wider PHOENIX group’s sales and marketing teams for about eight years. A press release issued on Wednesday (February 1) said Mr Meader “has decided to leave the business to pursue his career outside of the PHOENIX group”, the owner of Numark. It said: “PHOENIX thanks Jeremy for his commitment and dedication over the years and wishes him all the best for his professional and private future.”

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Pharmacy First model:Taiwo Owatemi asks Steve Barclay

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/taiwo-owatemi-mp-asks-steve-barclay-about-delivery-of-pharmacy-first-model-in-england/)

Description: The health secretary, Steve Barclay was asked over the delay of ‘Pharmacy First’ model in England that was proposed by the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) last year, at the Health Committee evidence session held on Tuesday (31 January). Taiwo Owatemi MP (Chair of the Pharmacy APPG) asked whether he was adhering to his statutory responsibility to ensure continued access to medicines and cited the CCA’s closures in areas of deprivation research.

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Community pharmacy bodies urge PM to resolve fund crisis

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/community-pharmacy-bodies-urge-prime-minister-to-resolve-sectors-fund-crisis/)

Description: The community pharmacy bodies, along with England’s largest pharmacy chains, have urged the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak to resolve fund and workforce crisis in the sector. In the joint letter the Chief Executives of Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies (AIMp), Company Chemists’ Association (CCA), National Pharmacy Association (NPA) and Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC), along with Boots, Lloydspharmacy, Well and Rowlands Pharmacy, said they are pleased to see Government now recognising the key role that community pharmacy’ could have in alleviating the strain on other NHS services.

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PSNC launches Pharmacy Pressures Survey 2023

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/psnc-launches-pharmacy-pressures-survey-2023/)

Description: The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has launched Pharmacy Pressures Survey 2023 to make case against the ‘unprecedented financial and operational challenges’ faced by the community pharmacies in England. The Committee has urged those working in or owns a community pharmacy to ‘take part’ in the survey. “The survey results will be critical to help us to show Government and the NHS how difficult things now are for pharmacies, and to persuade them to take action. We will be using the results in our negotiations, in our conversations with MPs, Ministers and in national media work as part of the joint #saveourpharmacies campaign,” said PSNC.

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How to become a nutritionist UK:Requirements and Experience

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/becoming-a-nutritionist-requirements-and-experience-you-need/)

Description: Are you interested in a career helping others improve their overall health and wellbeing through nutrition? Becoming a nutritionist is an excellent way to make a positive impact on the lives of your patients. Nutritionists are experts in understanding how food affects our bodies, so they can provide advice on healthy eating habits, dietary requirements for certain medical conditions, and more. However, it takes more than just interest to become a successful nutritionist – there are specific qualifications and experience that you need to have before you can practice as one. In this blog post, we will look at what it entails so that you can start planning your journey toward becoming a certified professional nutritionist. We’ll cover the education needed for certification, any licensing or registration requirements necessary for practicing in different states or countries, what kind of skillset potential employers might be looking for when hiring nutritional professionals, and finally some tips on gaining practical experience while working towards full accreditation. So if you are serious about becoming a nutritionist, let’s get started!

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National Self-Care Strategy:Pharmacists in England supports

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pharmacists-in-england-supports-idea-of-national-self-care-strategy-reveals-report/)

Description: A new report based on research from pharmacists across England by Sanofi, has called for the introduction of a ‘national self-care strategy’ to relieve the burden currently faced by health services. The new report, titled ‘Driving a self-care revolution in the UK’, explores the views of pharmacists, patients and doctors on self-care and the support needed to deliver it more effectively. While self-care policy measures are estimated to increase monetary savings for healthcare systems and national economies by 16%, this report highlights the right tools and resources are not yet in place to enable pharmacists to play a greater role in delivering self-care advice and medicines to patients.

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DNP:RPS urges social media to ban content promoting,selling

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/rps-urges-social-media-to-ban-content-promoting-or-selling-dnp/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has called for a ‘firm commitment’ to prosecuting those making profits through the sale of DNP (2,4-Dinitrophenol). It has also urged the social media companies to ‘remove content promoting or selling DNP to further reduce harm’. Legislation to regulate DNP will come into effect on 1 October 2023. On Monday (23 January) it was announced that DNP will be included in the 1972 Poisons Act.

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Autumn covid-19 booster 2023 for higher risk patients: JCVI

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/jcvi-advises-autumn-covid-19-vaccine-booster-for-higher-risk-patients/)

Description: The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has advised booster vaccination to be offered this autumn (2023) for those at higher risk of severe Covid-19 in its interim advice to government on the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination programme for 2023. The JCVI also advised that for a smaller group of people, such as those who are older and those who are immunosuppressed, an extra booster vaccine dose in the spring should also be planned for.

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Autumn covid-19 booster 2023 for higher risk patients: JCVI

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/jcvi-advises-autumn-covid-19-vaccine-booster-for-higher-risk-patients/)

Description: The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has advised booster vaccination to be offered this autumn (2023) for those at higher risk of severe Covid-19 in its interim advice to government on the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination programme for 2023. The JCVI also advised that for a smaller group of people, such as those who are older and those who are immunosuppressed, an extra booster vaccine dose in the spring should also be planned for. Professor Wei Shen Lim, Chair of Covid-19 vaccination on the JCVI, said: “The Covid-19 vaccination programme continues to reduce severe disease across the population, while helping to protect the NHS.

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FIP members highlight to close gender gap in pain management

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/fip-members-highlight-pharmacists-potential-to-close-gender-gap-in-pain-management/)

Description: The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) in a report of a meeting of an international insight board published on Friday (27 January) highlighted the potential for pharmacists to close the existing gender gap in pain management. The insight board, assembled by FIP in Seville, Spain, in September 2022, was co-chaired by FIP vice president Professor Parisa Aslani. “Research indicates that pain experienced by women is underestimated and undertreated. Alarmingly, in addition to receiving less effective pain relief, evidence suggests that women with pain are more likely to be prescribed antidepressants,” Prof. Aslani said.

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David Wright: HRA Pharma’s former CEO joins Ceuta Group

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/hra-pharmas-former-ceo-david-wright-joins-ceuta-group/)

Description: Ceuta Group, a global brand building business providing end-to-end outsourcing services in the health and wellness industry has appointed David Wright as a non-executive board director. With extensive experience of leading global consumer healthcare companies, David joins Ceuta Group following five years as CEO/President of global pharmaceutical company, HRA Pharma and six years as Global Head of Boehringer Ingelheim’s consumer business. During his time at HRA Pharma and Boehringer Ingelheim GmBH, David led both companies through substantial organisational and strategy re-design which led to sustainable growth and profitability.

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Join Steve Brine NHS Prevention Inquiry:Submit Proposals Now

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/steve-brine-sigma-urge-pharmacists-to-join-new-commons-select-committee-inquiry-into-prevention/)

Description: Chair of the Health and Social Care Committee Steve Brine MP has called on community pharmacy contractors to join a newly launched a parliamentary ‘call for evidence’ which will look into ‘prevention’ as a key to the future of the NHS. A former pharmacy minister and keen supporter of the sector, Mr Brine has called on all community pharmacists to “make their contribution count” by taking part in a major inquiry which will remain open for submission until Wednesday 8 February 2023 and will also involve general practitioners, nurses and other health professionals. Community pharmacists can submit their proposals written under 750 words, outlining what they think are the issues around prevention the parliamentary body should explore, why these issues deserve the Commons Select Committee’s attention, and how government policy could be developed or improved to address them.

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ASDA announces closure of seven in-store pharmacies

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/asda-announces-closure-of-seven-in-store-pharmacies/)

Description: A week after LloydsPharmacy announced the closure of all its pharmacy branches in Sainsbury’s store, ASDA has also revealed the closing of seven pharmacies of its 254 in-store pharmacies. “ASDA have announced cost cutting changes to their stores, placings hundreds of employees at risk of redundancy and thousands facing a pay cut,” said the Pharmacists Defence Association (PDA). The association has raised concern on all pharmacists impacted those impacted by the closure of seven in-store pharmacies.

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File Your Company Accounts on Time:Personal liability

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/online-exclusive-personal-liability-for-company-directors-over-late-filing-of-accounts/)

Description: All companies must send their accounts to Companies House each year. Recent evidence suggests that UK companies are increasingly struggling to file their accounts on time, with around 213,000 private companies reportedly missing their deadline in 2019–2020, resulting in over £93 million of penalties being issued. Over a fifth of companies that filed their accounts late that year had also filed late in the previous year. Under the Companies Act 2006 (“the Act”), the deadline for private companies to file their annual accounts is nine months from the end of the accounting reference period. There are slightly different rules for filing your first set of annual accounts and if these cover a period of more than 12 months, you must deliver them to Companies House within 21 months of the date of incorporation or 3 months from the accounting reference date, whichever is longer.

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Addiction Drugs Treat Long Covid Symptoms

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/addiction-drug-showing-signs-of-promise-for-treating-long-covid-symptoms/)

Description: The number of people suffering from addiction is at an all time high, with more people seeking treatment across the USA due to the fentanyl crisis, but new studies have shown that addiction drugs may not only be able to aid those suffering from the deadly disease, but also aid people suffering from long COVID. While there has long been research underway to find a cure for the likes of alcoholism and drug addiction, it turns out naltrexone, a drug used in the addiction treatment space, is helping people who have been suffering from headaches, seizures and fatigue as a result of long COVID.

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VAT penalties regime UK : New updation 2023

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/online-exclusive-changes-to-vat-penalties-regime/)

Description: The VAT penalties regime has had substantial changes with effect from 01 January 2023 and it is important for community pharmacy business owners to take note as this is a crucial cash inflow for most. Below we explore the changes that will impact all VAT registered community pharmacy businesses. Old regime Prior to 01 January 2023, VAT registered businesses that failed to file their VAT returns or pay any VAT liabilities would be subject to the default surcharge regime. There would be no surcharge for NIL or repayment VAT returns which would apply to most community pharmacy businesses.

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PDA raises concerns over PSNI consultation staffing levels

Posted by 3 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pda-raises-concern-on-psnis-consultation-on-pharmacy-staffing-levels/)

Description: The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has raised concerns over “certain elements” of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI)’s consultation on pharmacy staffing levels. PSNI recently consulted on its draft guidance for pharmacy staffing levels which sets out to explain what pharmacy owners and superintendents must do to ensure that each pharmacy has enough skilled and qualified staff. This includes having an appropriate skill mix, to provide safe and effective pharmacy services which comply with the standards. PDA said that the role of the ‘responsible pharmacist’ has not been “fully acknowledged” and that more clarification is needed.

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Preserving community pharmacy with digital health revolution

Posted by 3 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/exclusive-preserving-community-pharmacy-within-the-digital-health-revolution/)

Description: Growing up with a family that worked in pharmacy, our dinner time conversation was not like that of other families. Ours would centre around medicines, prescriptions, and the health challenges within our local community. I quickly came to understand the importance of the role played by community pharmacists. So I can’t help but be concerned that the current direction being taken by digital health innovation threatens to leave community pharmacies behind. Whilst it is brilliant that patients can easily access their prescriptions through the rise of online pharmacies, many of these cut out the vital knowledge and expertise of local community pharmacists, and threaten to end the traditional close ties between local community pharmacists and their patients.

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Boots welcomes job applications from LloydsPharmacy staff

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/boots-welcomes-job-applications-from-lloydspharmacy-staff/)

Description: Boots has welcomed job applications from LloydsPharmacy staff impacted by the news of closure of all its branches located in Sainsbury’s before the end of 2023. The company is recruiting for more than 1,500 pharmacy roles nationwide. Vacancies span pharmacy roles at all levels – from Pharmacy Advisors (Dispensers) and Trainee Pharmacists to experienced Pharmacists looking to develop their careers. Sebastian James, Managing Director of Boots UK & ROI, said: “Pharmacies deliver vital healthcare in the heart of communities. News of the closure of LloydsPharmacy branches within Sainsbury’s stores will no doubt have an impact on many talented pharmacists as well as their patients.

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Minister Will Quince visits Rowlands pharmacy

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/minister-will-quince-visits-rowlands-pharmacy/)

Description: Will Quince, MP for Colchester and Health Minister visited Rowlands pharmacy on Friday (20 January) in Nayland Road in his constituency. The important role played by pharmacies in providing NHS care, support, and advice helping the local community to live healthier lives and manage long-term conditions were discussed among the pharmacy teams. Mr Quince said: “Community pharmacy is playing an increasingly important role in ensuring people in Colchester have convenient walk-in access to the healthcare support and advice they need.

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Cencora : AmerisourceBergen to change its name

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/amerisourcebergen-to-change-its-name-to-cencora/)

Description: AmerisourceBergen, a leading pharmaceutical solutions organisation announced its intent to change its name to ‘Cencora’ to better reflect its bold vision and purpose-driven approach to creating healthier futures. Steven H. Collis, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer of AmerisourceBergen said: “Over time, we have established ourselves as a trusted industry partner that prioritizes innovation, advocates for patient access and advances strategic partnerships across the global pharmaceutical supply chain. To further bolster our position, we must continue to adapt and evolve within our dynamic industry as we pursue the goal of enhancing health outcomes. Building a unified brand is fundamental to our identity as a global healthcare company. We believe our new name better reflects who we are today and our impact across pharmaceutical care.”

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APPG report for new strategic vision for community pharmacy

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/appg-report-calls-for-new-strategic-vision-and-relieve-significant-funding-for-pharmacy/)

Description: The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Pharmacy published a new report on Monday (January 23) that calls for “urgent action” to relieve funding pressure so there are “opportunities” for community pharmacy teams to deliver even more for their patients. The report highlights the need for a new “strategic vision” for pharmacy and highlights opportunities for the network to be empowered to deliver even more for patients. However, the manifesto also underlines that there are the very real risks that this opportunity may be lost if significant and ongoing pressures are not addressed.

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Amazon Pharmacy Launches $5 Monthly Subscription

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/amazon-pharmacy-in-us-offers-doorstep-delivery-of-generic-drugs-for-a-flat-5-monthly-fee/)

Description: Online retail giant Amazon said on Tuesday (January 24) it is offering a $5 monthly subscription plan for U.S. Prime members that will cover a range of generic drugs and their doorstep delivery, furthering the ecommerce giant’s push into healthcare. The program, named RxPass, includes more than 50 medications addressing over 80 chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, anxiety, diabetes and male pattern baldness, Vin Gupta, Amazon Pharmacy’s chief medical officer, has said. However, customers enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid or any other government healthcare program will not be able to enrol in Amazon Pharmacy’s RxPass service.

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Transitional payments:PSNC rejects govt plan to remove

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/psnc-refuse-dhscs-decision-to-remove-transitional-payments-from-february/)

Description: The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has refused to accept the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)’s decision to get rid of ‘transitional payments’ from February 2023. The pharmacy negotiator said that ‘any reductions in payments at this point will be impossible for community pharmacy contractors to manage financially.’ “We are also continuing to be clear with officials and ministers that CPCF funding needs an urgent uplift to help businesses to cope with soaring costs being driven by inflation and the workforce crisis. We put a comprehensive business case to the government for this uplift in the last CPCF negotiations.”

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EU pharmaceuticals law changes to avoid medicine shortages

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/eu-plans-changes-to-pharmaceuticals-law-to-avoid-medicine-shortages/)

Description: Proposed changes to a European Union pharmaceuticals law will include stronger obligations for the supply of medicines and earlier notifications of shortages, EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides said last week (January 17). Kyriakides told a session of the European Parliament that shortages of antibiotics are a growing problem for many European countries. She said the European Commission’s proposal to revise the pharmaceuticals legislation is planned for March. “Our objective is and remains to secure access to medicines for all patients in need and to avoid any market disruption of medicines in the EU,” Kyriakides said.

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Medical Translation : Types and its importance

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/the-vital-role-of-medical-document-translation/)

Description: Professional translators recreate texts, not simply matching word-for-word, but understanding the underlying meaning, purpose, and interpretation of the original language, and reproduce it using appropriate terminology and structure to ensure there is no potential for misunderstanding. An experienced technical translator addresses conventions to ensure the meaning of the information is preserved, using medical expertise and quality review processes to adapt documentation to meet the needs of patients, medical practitioners, and peers. Attention to detail is fundamental to medical translations and a non-technical translation is an unacceptably high risk for any organisation involved in publishing or circulating medical information of any kind.

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Well Pharmacy UK offering free flu vaccinations

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/well-pharmacy-offering-free-flu-jabs/)

Description: Well Pharmacy, one of the UK’s leading independent pharmacy chains, has been offering flu vaccinations for free. The chain says it is concerned as the winter flu season is now in full force, with hospital admissions reaching a peak and flu stats higher than they have been in recent years. Recent data shared by NHS England showed that there was an increase in flu cases by nearly 70 per cent leaving many in hospital each week.

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Lacidipine 4 mg:Dr Reddy’s Laboratories UK recalls 2 batches

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/dr-reddys-laboratories-uk-recalls-two-batches-of-lacidipine-4-mg-film-coated-tablets/)

Description: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has asked the pharmacies and wholesalers to stop supplying and quarantine all remaining stock of Dr Reddy’s Laboratories (UK)’s Lacidipine 4 mg Film-Coated tablets. The company has recalled two batches of Lacidipine 4 mg Film-Coated tablets as a precautionary measure due to the presence of an unknown solvent-like odour. MHRA said: “The tablets are normally odourless. However, in the affected batches, a solvent-like odour is present when the individual blisters are opened. Additionally, some patient complaints have noted that the tablets have an unusual taste. The investigation to determine the root cause and to identify and quantify the odour is ongoing.

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HIV vaccine trial : Johnson & Johnson to discontinue

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/jj-to-discontinue-hiv-vaccine-trial/)

Description: Johnson & Johnson said on Wednesday (January 18) that it was pulling the plug on a late-stage global trial of an HIV vaccine after the shot was found ineffective at preventing infections. The failure of the trial marks yet another setback in the search for a vaccine against a virus known to mutate rapidly and find unique ways to evade the immune system, and comes more than a year after another of J&J’s HIV vaccine failed a study.

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Sun Pharma to acquire Concert Pharmaceuticals

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/sun-pharma-to-acquire-concert-pharmaceuticals/)

Description: Sun Pharma has announced that it will acquire all outstanding shares of Concert Pharmaceuticals through a tender offer for an upfront payment of $8.00 per share of common stock in cash, or $576 million in equity value. The upfront payment of $8.00 per share of common stock in cash represents a premium of approximately 33% to Concert’s 30-day volume weighted average price as of January 18, 2023, the last trading day prior to today’s announcement.

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Save Our Pharmacies:Community pharmacy joint campaign

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/community-pharmacy-bodies-launch-joint-campaign-save-our-pharmacies/)

Description: The leading pharmacy bodies have come together to launch the ‘Save Our Pharmacies’ campaign which highlights the pressure and untapped potential of the sector. Pharmacy bodies- Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies (AIMp), Company Chemists’ Association (CCA), National Pharmacy Association (NPA) and Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) have agreed to work together on a programme of activities to lobby for fair NHS funding for pharmacies in England, including co-ordinating efforts to mobilise public support.

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Locum Tenens Position : Reasons to Consider

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/reasons-to-consider-a-locum-tenens-position/)

Description: Doctors are highly driven professionals seeking exceptional care and service for their clients. Some doctors may have private practices, while others serve in different capacities in various healthcare institutions. Doctors are among the busiest professionals in the field and may also experience burnout if they’re not careful. Fortunately, there’s an alternative to such a scenario, and more and more healthcare professionals are looking into it. Locum tenens jobs are on the rise as doctors, and other health workers seek to take advantage of various benefits that can lead to a better career. While doctors hold down their private practice, they also work with other institutions and colleagues to provide expertise to patients in other locations. This can be rewarding as the doctors can improve their craft tremendously. Here are some reasons to consider if you wish to explore locum tenens posts.

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Laura Wilson : RPS Scotland appoints as Director

Posted by 11 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/rps-scotland-appoints-laura-wilson-as-director/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has appointed Laura Wilson as Director for Scotland commencing 23rd January 2023. Laura, is currently Policy and Practice Lead for RPS in Scotland. She is accountable for bringing national RPS policy to life for members in Scotland, while contributing to the GB wide professional leadership agenda. She will work closely with the Scottish Pharmacy Board, senior NHS officials and other key stakeholders across the breadth of the pharmacy profession and beyond to ensure pharmacy is on the forefront of healthcare in Scotland.

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NHS can improve equality of access to innovative medicines

Posted by 11 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/collaboration-between-industry-nhs-can-improve-equality-of-access-to-innovative-medicines-reveals-report/)

Description: The NHS Confederation and the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) has published a report that demonstrated the importance of the collaboration between industry and the NHS to improve patient outcomes across the UK. Analysis from the report has shown a significant variation in access to innovative medicines for patients across the UK and showed that uptake of new treatments in these areas continues to be below the average of similar countries in Europe.

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AbbVie, Eli Lilly exit UK drug pricing deal

Posted by 12 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/abbvie-eli-lilly-exit-uk-drug-pricing-deal/)

Description: Pharmaceutical companies AbbVie and Eli Lilly have withdrawn from Britain’s voluntary medicines pricing agreement, an industry body said on Monday. Companies are increasingly arguing that it is no longer possible to justify the UK’s “voluntary scheme” to global boardrooms and investors as repayment rates in 2023 have surged to 26.5 per cent of revenue, the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) said in a statement.

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Teva UK updates packaging across generics portfolio

Posted by 12 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/peace-of-mind-to-pharmacists-and-their-patients-teva-updates-packaging-across-generics-portfolio/)

Description: Teva UK has begun replacing its existing packaging with a new design which is “clearer and easier to read”.Check pharmacy business for full news.

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Moderna joins ABPI aims to strengthen its footprint in UK

Posted by 13 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/moderna-joins-abpi-aims-to-strengthen-its-footprint-in-uk/)

Description: Moderna has joined one of the UK’s leading pharmaceutical industry body, Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) to expand its footprint and investment in the UK. The biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines will strengthen its footprint with the new state-of-the-art vaccine research, development and manufacturing facility in the UK. It will create valuable new jobs and build on the strength of the UK’s life sciences ecosystem. The company is best known for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic and are now developing a range of mRNA-based vaccines for a number of conditions.

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RPS, BMA call for improvements to pharmacotherapy service

Posted by 13 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/rps-bma-calls-for-improvements-to-pharmacotherapy-service/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Scotland the BMA’s Scottish GP Committee has called for improvements to the pharmacotherapy service. The joint statement released by the organisations on Friday (13 January), has recognised that much progress has been made but states that further improvements are needed to fully maximise the benefits of the service.

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London pharmacist jailed for supplying Norwich drug addict

Posted by 13 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/london-pharmacist-jailed-for-supplying-norwich-drug-addict-with-under-the-counter-drugs/)

Description: A community pharmacist who supplied a drug addict with “under the counter drugs” has been jailed for 18 months. Dushyant Patel, 67, a London pharmacist with more than 40 years’ experience, had supplied class C drugs to a drug user in Norwich for months in 2020. Police identified Patel as a suspect four months after the death of drug user, Alisha Siddiqi, whose body was found at a property in Colossus Way, Costessey, in August 2020. An initial post-mortem examination was inconclusive, but toxicology results later showed she died from an overdose of prescription medication.

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RPS:Aims help pharmacy teams to tackle health inequalities

Posted by 16 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/rps-new-paper-aims-to-help-pharmacy-teams-to-tackle-health-inequalities/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has launched a new position paper on ‘How pharmacy can do more to tackle health inequalities’. The RPS paper aims to help pharmacists and pharmacy teams to take action against health inequalities. It is designed to provide a reference source for pharmacy teams to use over time to continually improve services. RPS said: “Like all health services, these pharmacy services do not always reach everyone. Often it is people who are suffering the greatest inequalities that find it most difficult to access the services that are currently available. This can be for a large number of reasons including poverty, education, being part of a group vulnerable to exclusion, language and power.”

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Lo’s Pharmacy set to launch innovative hub and spoke model

Posted by 16 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/los-pharmacy-set-to-launch-innovative-hub-and-spoke-model/)

Description: Lo’s Pharmacy, a Yorkshire-based pharmacy chain is adopting a new approach to hub and spoke in a first of a kind model to be used in the UK. The pharmacy will centralise its repeat prescription dispensing service for original packs with the support of its medication wholesaler. The independent group, which has 25 NHS community pharmacies across Yorkshire, will install Centred Solution’s Automated FLOWRx Hub product at its central dispensing facility in Wath-Upon-Dearne, South Yorkshire.

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HayMax balm:Best British Allergy Product 2022

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/haymax-balm-recognised-as-best-british-allergy-product-2022/)

Description: HayMax, maker of the famous organic drug-free allergen barrier balm has been awarded the ‘British Made Award’ for Best British Allergy Product 2022. The award celebrates businesses that work tirelessly to make their region one of the most diverse and dynamic the UK has to offer. HayMax MD and creator Max Wiseberg comments: “This award means a great deal to us. We’ve always been proud that our products have been manufactured in the UK. We are passionate about reducing the cost to the environment so being British-made means we keep the miles down and reduce our carbon footprint.”

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Community pharmacy to receive free PPE until March 2024

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/community-pharmacy-to-receive-free-ppe-until-march-2024/)

Description: Community pharmacies in England will continue to receive the free protective equipment (PPE) as the Government’s scheme has been extended for another year until March 2024. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that it will continue to supply all categories of PPE, free of charge, for frontline health and social care staff according to demand until the end of March 2024, or when stocks run out.

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AstraZeneca CinCor deal $1.8 bln boosts heart,kidney drugs

Posted by 18 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/astrazeneca-boosts-heart-kidney-business-with-1-8-bln-cincor-deal/)

Description: Anglo-Swedish drugmaker AstraZeneca said on Monday (January 9) that it had struck a deal to buy US-based drug developer CinCor Pharma for up to $1.8 billion to increase its stock of heart and kidney drugs. Core to the deal is CinCor‘s experimental therapy baxdrostat, which is in development to treat conditions including high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease. AstraZeneca aims to combine baxdrostat with its own Farxiga, a diabetes drug whose sales ballooned after it was also shown to benefit patients with heart failure and kidney disease.

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MHRA reviews with healthcare professionals on medicines

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/mhra-reviews-its-engagement-with-healthcare-professionals-on-medicines-medical-devices-safety/)

Description: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has urged the healthcare professionals to share their views on the consultation on ‘how MHRA communicate with healthcare professionals to improve medicines and medical devices’ safety’. Through this consultation the agency wants to review its approach to engagement with healthcare professionals to improve the safety of medicines and medical devices.

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Community pharmacy sector meeting with Jay patel & PM Sunak

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/jay-patel-highlights-key-issues-in-community-pharmacy-sector-in-meeting-with-pm-sunak/)

Description: An executive director of Day Lewis and also board director and member of Association of Independent Multiple pharmacies (AIMp) Jay Patel highlighted the key issues and on ground challenges faced by the community pharmacies in a meeting hosted by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and health secretary Steve Barclay in Downing Street on Saturday (January 7) to tackle the NHS pressure.

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Hectic Schedule:Best-Practice Methods To Deal with

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/best-practice-methods-when-dealing-with-a-hectic-schedule/)

Description: One of the most challenging aspects of living a healthier lifestyle is trying to accomplish your goals while simultaneously dealing with a hectic schedule. Life is often full of responsibilities, and things can get so hectic that it’s difficult to keep track of anything else outside of one’s work. As a result, many people sacrifice their physical and mental health for work—which isn’t worth it in the long run. While it might not be easy to manage a hectic schedule, there are ways to ease the burden. Here are some of the most popular best-practice tactics when dealing with a busy schedule.

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New Year Honours list'23 :Michael Scott,Charlotte Skitterall

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/michael-scott-and-charlotte-skitterall-recognised-in-the-new-year-honours-list-2023/)

Description: Professor Michael Gordon Scott and Professor Charlotte Anne Skitterall have been recognised in the New Year Honours list 2023 for their ‘service to pharmacy’. Professor Scott Director, Medicines Optimisation Innovation Centre was one among the 1,107 people to received MBE for his ‘service to pharmacy’ in Northern Ireland. In 1994 he established the first academic practice unit in the province in conjunction with the Queens University of Belfast. In 2004 he was made a fellow of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland. In June 2009 he was made an honorary Professor of Pharmacy Practice at QUB.

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PDA right to strike against proposed legislation

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pda-defends-right-to-strike-against-proposed-legislation-of-anti-strike/)

Description: In response to Thursday (5 January)’s announcement on the proposal of new ‘anti-strike’ legislation, the Pharmacists Defence Association (PDA) has said that it will work with other trade unions to defend the fundamental right for workers in the sector to strike. The association believes that “industrial action should always be a last resort, especially for health professionals such as pharmacists, however having the option to strike is a fundamental right for working people in a fair and free, civilised society.” “The right to strike is a fundamental right through which employees can act collectively to secure and protect pay and conditions.”

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Gut bacteria may have a role in type 2 diabetes

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/gut-bacteria-may-have-a-role-in-diabetes/)

Description: One type of bacteria found in the gut may contribute to the development of Type 2 diabetes, while another may protect from the disease, according to early results from an ongoing, prospective study led by investigators at Cedars-Sinai. The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Diabetes, found people with higher levels of a bacterium called Coprococcus tended to have higher insulin sensitivity, while those whose microbiomes had higher levels of the bacterium Flavonifractor tended to have lower insulin sensitivity.

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BioNTech deal with UK for personalised cancer therapies

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/biontech-signs-deal-with-uk-for-personalised-cancer-therapies/)

Description: German biotechnology company BioNTech has signed a deal with the Department of Health and Social Care to enrol up to 10,000 patients in clinical trials by the end of 2030 for personalised cancer therapies, the German drug maker said. The multi-year collaboration is focused on cancer immunotherapies based on mRNA or other drug classes, infectious disease vaccines, and investments into expanding the company’s footprint in the UK, BioNTech said in a statement on Thursday (January 5).

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Gordon Cameron : TMC Pharma appointed as director

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/tmc-pharma-appoints-gordon-cameron-to-board/)

Description: Orphan Drug development specialist TMC Pharma has appointed Gordon Cameron to its board as a non-executive director. Mr Cameron has 25 years’ board-level experience in biotech and pharmaceutical services sectors. He started his career with EY, then spent several years in investment banking at Rothschild before becoming CFO, and then CEO, of international vaccine company Acambis. For the past 15 years, Mr Cameron has been CFO of Quotient Sciences, an international Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation and Clinical Research Organisation.

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Addiction:How To Approach An Addicted Partner To Get Help

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/how-to-approach-an-addicted-partner-to-get-help-top-tips/)

Description: We love our partners, and it’s likely that we’d do anything for them. We put up with their foibles and we bite our tongue when they do something that annoys us. But often, things can get more serious than that, and action needs to be taken, not just for you, but for them, the rest of the family, and ensuring that you live a long and happy life together. Addiction is becoming a more common problem in relationships and the figures over the last few years have increased significantly with more and more people suffering from problems with alcohol, drugs and gambling. While it’s not an easy time for them, nor is it for you, and often they need that little bit of encouragement to take the necessary steps to get addiction counselling and the help they need. Providing that encouragement isn’t an easy feat though and it needs to be done carefully. If you’re at that point in your relationship where you feel something needs to be done about your partner’s addiction, then here are some top tips to help you along your way…

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Pharmacists struggling to obtain common cold ,flu medicine

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pharmacists-struggling-to-obtain-most-common-cold-and-flu-medicine/)

Description: Leyla Hannbeck, chief executive of the Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies has said pharmacists have been “struggling to obtain the very basic, most common cold and flu medicine.” She told the PA news agency that the shortage wasn’t around “just the branded medicines” but “also simple things like throat lozenges, cough mixtures or pain killers – particularly the ones that are soluble.”

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RPS:Support to curb immense winter pressure on pharmacy

Posted by 24 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/rps-england-calls-for-governments-support-to-curb-immense-winter-pressure-on-pharmacy/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) England Chair Thorrun Govind has called for Government action to support pharmacy teams experiencing huge demand for their services. “Pharmacy teams are under immense pressure at the moment, in common with other NHS services, and working extremely hard with health service colleagues to provide the right care for patients,” said Govind.

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High medicine price:PSNC concern its impact of on pharmacies

Posted by 24 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/impact-of-high-medicine-price-on-pharmacies-concerns-psnc/)

Description: The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has raised concerns over the impact that high medicine price rises are having on contractor. Recently, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has granted the final list of price concessions for December 2022. The latest additions bring the total number of concessionary prices granted for the month of December to 198, surpassing the previous record of 159 granted in September 2022.

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Weight management campaign:Community pharmacy participate

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/community-pharmacies-participate-in-mandatory-weight-management-campaign/)

Description: The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) and NHS England have agreed that community pharmacy contractors will have to participate in one mandatory national health campaign. This campaign on weight management commenced from Tuesday (03 January) and will run until Sunday (29January). PSNC said: “Pharmacies can be required to participate in up to six health campaigns at the request of NHS England per year (1st April to 31st March).

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Technology and big data in the pharmaceutical industry 2023

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/technology-and-big-data-to-drive-innovation-in-the-pharmaceutical-industry-in-2023/)

Description: As we take look back over the past year and reflect on what we have achieved, it’s also important that we look ahead to new challenges and opportunities that may arise in 2023. We have seen remarkable innovation across the industry in 2022, from big break throughs in treatment and improvements to patient outcomes, to how the industry is working with big data and technology. But it’s fair to say that these achievements came paired with just as many challenges including a continued talent shortage, hangovers from the pandemic, increasing pressures to innovate and ongoing macroeconomic challenges. As we head into 2023, I expect these existing challenges to continue alongside new ones, but I also anticipate more opportunities to present themselves. At Pharamanovia, we predict that the key trends set to catalyse the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries in 2023 include break through innovations, technology, big data, sustainability, ongoing policy changes and a shift in investment due to inflation.

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9 in 10 patients positively rated local pharmacies advice

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/nine-in-ten-patients-positively-rated-local-pharmacies-advice-survey-reveals/)

Description: Nine in ten people surveyed by Ipsos on behalf on NHS positively rated the advice they received from their local pharmacies. The results from Ipsos found that the vast majority of patients (91%) who had used a community pharmacy in the previous year for advice about medicines, a health problem or injury, or what health service they should use said they received good advice. The research comes as more than 11,000 pharmacies in England can now access training to spot signs of cancer as part of a new drive to catch tumours earlier when they are easier to treat.

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Recruitment of pharmacists:CCA raised concern

Posted by 26 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/cca-raised-concern-over-recruitment-of-pharmacists-into-primary-care-networks/)

Description: The Company Chemist Association (CCA) highlighted its concerns around the recruitment of pharmacists into Primary Care Networks as well as the need for additional investment. Commenting on the Ipsos survey findings, the Malcolm Harrison, the Chief executive of the CCA said: “We welcome the findings of the Ipsos survey, confirming that patients value the quality of service and advice community pharmacies routinely provide.

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Tripeptide-29: Benefits, Uses And Functions

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/tripeptide-29-benefits-and-uses/)

Description: The subject of today’s article is the benefits and uses of Tripeptide-29. Let’s dive right into it! The three-amino-acid peptide known as Tripeptide-29 consists of glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline amino acids. Collagen peptide is another frequent name for this peptide since it occurs naturally in animal collagen. Animal studies have indicated that topical Tripeptide 29 may minimize the look of fine lines and wrinkles, enhance the skin’s texture, and replenish moisture in dry areas.

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Personal Hygiene:Controlling The Spread Of Infection

Posted by 3 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/how-personal-hygiene-works-in-controlling-the-spread-of-infection/)

Description: Maintaining good personal hygiene is among the most effective defenses against gastrointestinal and infectious disorders such as the flu, and the common cold. By using soap and water to wash your hands, you can prevent the spread of germs that can make you sick. When it comes to your own health, basic personal hygiene can also assist protect you from infecting others. A typical personal hygiene consists of following habits: Every day, washing your face and body Washing your hands after using the bathroom with soap Twice daily cleaning of the teeth When you sneeze or cough, using a tissue (or your sleeve) to cover your mouth and nose After touching pets and other animals, cleaning your hands Here’s what you can do to reduce the spread of infection through a basic personal hygiene:

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Erectile Dysfunction : 5 Natural Ways to Overcome ED

Posted by 3 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/5-natural-ways-to-overcome-ed-erectile-dysfunction/)

Description: Erectile dysfunction is a very common form of medical condition that occurs in males over time. Usually, this problem is found in people who take too much medication, and ED is probably a side effect of any one of them. However, in seventy-five percent of males, the cause of erectile dysfunction is unknown, and finding the accurate reason for it is very complex. It can be a result of any neural complications, diabetes, or any surgeries that include the prostate of our body. ED can also be treated by using a vacuum device and surgeries on the private parts. However, it can be eradicated completely without any surgeries, and here are some tips that will help you in overcoming erectile dysfunction without surgery and lead a happy life.

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Permanent closure:Pharmacy leaders warns to State Secretary

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pharmacy-leaders-warns-of-permanent-closure-in-letter-to-secretary-of-state/)

Description: The trade bodies and four largest pharmacy chains in England, have jointly written to the Secretary of State for Health, Steve Barclay, warning that the sector needs urgent investment for sustainability. The letter from AIMp, CCA, NPA, PSNC, Boots UK, Lloyds Pharmacy, Well, and Phoenix UK, warned that the 30 per cent real terms funding cuts that pharmacies have faced over the past seven years have left many businesses in a cashflow crisis.

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RPS new campaign 'be kind’ pharmacy teams in Scotland

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/rps-ask-people-to-be-kind-to-their-pharmacy-teams-in-scotland/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has urged people across Scotland to be kind to their pharmacy teams this winter through its campaign called ‘Be Kind’. The pharmacies are facing lot of pressure and challenges during winter, RPS has heard from its members that abuse towards pharmacy teams, particularly those in community pharmacy, has ‘unfortunately’ risen.

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DHSC issues medicine supply notification on 4 medicines

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/dhsc-issues-medicine-supply-notification-on-four-medicines/)

Description: The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Sulfasalazine 250mg in 5ml oral suspension sugar free; Pilocarpine hydrochloride 4% eye drops; Fluticasone 50microgram / Salmeterol 25microgam (Combisal) pressurised metered dose inhaler (pMDI); and Dalteparin (Fragmin) 10,000units/1mL solution for injection ampoule on Wednesday (21 December). “Sulfasalazine 250mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free is out of stock from w/c 19th December until early June 2023. Sulfasalazine 500mg non-enteric coated tablets remain available

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10 Essential Nutrition Tips for A Lean Body

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/10-nutrition-tips-for-a-lean-body/)

Description: Are you attempting to eat healthy in order to prepare for your summer beach body? When it comes to achieving optimal body composition, following a healthy diet can be challenging. It’s very easy to eat too many calories while eating foods that society considers to be healthy. It’s important to remember that calorie counting isn’t the only way to lose weight, and it won’t be a long-term strategy either. So, here are some practical suggestions for maintaining a healthy weight while also toning your muscles.

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Enhertu : NICE recommends for advanced breast cancer

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/nice-recommends-enhertu-for-advanced-breast-cancer/)

Description: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended Enhertu for people with advance breast cancer. “There is not enough evidence yet to show how much longer people live with Enhertu compared with trastuzumab emtansine because the clinical trial is still ongoing. This means the cost-effectiveness estimates are highly uncertain and Enhertu cannot be recommended for routine use in the NHS,” said NICE.

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Survey on availability of commonly prescribed medicines:PDA

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pda-asks-community-pharmacists-to-complete-survey-on-availability-of-commonly-prescribed-medicines/)

Description: The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has urged the community pharmacies to complete a short survey on the availability of commonly prescribed medicines. PDA is hearing from members working in community pharmacy about challenges they are facing in fulfilling prescriptions for some of the most common medicines, including antibiotics. It wants to hear from pharmacists on the front line about their recent experiences.

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PDA surveys NHS pharmacists before deciding on strike action

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pda-surveys-nhs-pharmacists-before-deciding-on-strike-action/)

Description: The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has undertaken an additional survey of pharmacists employed in the NHS, before deciding to hold their first-ever ballot for industrial action. The PDA has more than 7,000 NHS-employed pharmacists in membership and the union is actively considering balloting those members regarding strike action.

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Pharmacy Contraceptive Service launch postponed early 2023

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pharmacy-contraceptive-service-launch-postpone-from-january-2023-to-early-2023/)

Description: The specification for the Pharmacy Contraceptive Service has been launched for pharmacy contractors to download from the NHSBSA website. However, the service will not start on 11th January 2023, as originally planned, but it is expected to commence in early 2023, revealed the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC).

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Phenoxymethylpenicillin:DHSC issues 5 more SSPs for Pen V

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/dhsc-issues-five-more-ssps-for-pen-v/)

Description: The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a further five new Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Pen V) to enable the continued supply of antibiotics to patients. “The new SSPs, introduced with immediate effect, allow community pharmacists to consider different oral antibiotic preparations, to enable the continued supply of antibiotics to patients and mitigate the ongoing supply disruptions affecting Phenoxymethylpenicillin,” said DHSC.

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RPS:Government to allow pharmacists to amend prescriptions

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/rps-urges-government-to-allow-pharmacists-to-amend-prescriptions/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has urged the government to amend medicines legislation to allow pharmacists to make minor amendments to a prescription without any protocol being needed. RPS wants to see a change in the law that makes the whole process of supply of medicines easier and quicker, enabling pharmacists to use their knowledge and expertise in medicines to better support patients.

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Nasal flu vaccine:May reduce cases of group A strep

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/nasal-flu-vaccine-may-help-reduce-cases-of-group-a-strep-suggests-ukhsa/)

Description: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has suggested that the Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV) vaccine that offers protection to children against flu may also help reduce the rate of group A strep infections. LAIV is a nasal spray offered each season to most children aged 2 and 3 years old, and to school-aged children, to help protect against flu.

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Pharmaceutical Packaging : 6 Tips For Choosing It

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/6-tips-for-choosing-appropriate-pharmaceutical-packaging/)

Description: Product packaging affects the effectiveness of pharmaceuticals to a great extent. This is why pharmaceutical companies ensure they choose appropriate packaging for drug products. Drug packaging is not always an easy job. However, the tips in this article will help you select the proper pharmaceutical packaging for drug products without stress. What Does Pharmaceutical Packaging Entail? Pharmaceutical packaging involves using packaging containers with safety closures such as a lidding film to hold pharmaceutical products. This is done to keep them safe and effective.

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Ingestible Pill |Different Types Of Digital Pills

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/what-are-ingestible-pills/)

Description: It is new technology developed by Pfizer. Pfizer is the pharmaceutical company that gave us the COVID vaccines that do not provide lifetime immunity to COVID or even prevent you from getting it in the short term. Pfizer is also the company that created the COVID medicine Paxlovid, which cause Biden to get a rebound COVID right after he supposedly recovered from COVID. Ingestible Pills are a version of a digital pill A digital pill is also known as a smart pill or an ingestible sensor. It is a pharmaceutical dosage form that contains an ingestible sensor inside of a pill. The sensor begins transmitting medical data after it is consumed.

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Jakemans new sugar free lozenge packs a punch

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/product-news-jakemans-new-sugar-free-lozenge-packs-a-punch/)

Description: Established in 1907, Jakemans prides itself as one of the most popular mentholated lozenge brands[1]. Naturally infused with menthol, an ingredient that releases natural vapours to ease the symptoms of a sore throat to keep airways clear, Jakemans has been soothing sore throats and coughs for over 100 years. Using only the finest natural ingredients, Jakemans contain no artificial colours or flavours and are suitable for vegetarians. In January 2023, Jakemans will be launching a new sugar free variant of the much-loved classic flavour, Throat & Chest in a 50g bag format.

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Health Secretary announces £175m funding genomics research

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/health-secretary-announces-175m-funding-for-cutting-edge-genomics-research/)

Description: The Health and Social Care Secretary has announced over £175 million funding to boost genomics research in the UK. Through this funding, the government aims to create the most advanced genomic healthcare system in the world.

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MHRA UK reviews into safe use of valproate

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/mhra-reviews-into-safe-use-of-valproate/)

Description: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has advised ‘no one should stop taking valproate without advice from their healthcare professional.’ The latest data on the use of valproate in England revealed that in the last 6 months the number of pregnant women prescribed valproate in a 6-month period has fallen from 68 women in April to September 2018, to 17 women in October 2021 to March 2022.

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PDA supports pharmacists impacted by Integrated Care Systems

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pda-supports-pharmacists-impacted-by-integrated-care-systems/)

Description: The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) is supporting pharmacists in England whose employment has been impacted by the creation of new NHS structures. As a result of the 2022 Health and Care Act, Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) were established in England, and Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) were closed on 1 July 2022. Each of the ICSs includes two key parts: an Integrated Care Board (ICB) and an Integrated Care Partnership (ICP).

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Serious impact as antibiotic prices soar:PSNC

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/government-warned-of-very-serious-impact-as-antibiotic-prices-soar/)

Description: The PSNC on Friday said it has warned the DHSC about the “very serious impact” of the limited supply of certain antibiotics on pharmacies who are “having to chase stock, purchase without sight of any concession prices, and cope with increasing patient questions and abuse.” With higher than usual number of cases of scarlet fever, caused by invasive Group A Streptococci (iGAS) infections, being reported in children across the country, supplies of antibiotics for Group A Strep treatment have seen a surge in demand, leading to limited supply at certain wholesalers and pharmacies.

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Winter: Recommendations and Precautions to be taken for it

Posted by 16 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/feature-get-ready-for-winter/)

Description: Usually as we head into winter, we can all predict what our patients will be asking us about. But, just like the rest of the year has been like no other in community pharmacy, I’d expect this winter to be different too. This will present us with challenges, but also some great opportunities too. One shift we have seen over the last seven months of Covid is that more and more people in the community are turning to their pharmacy for help, support and advice. With our doors remaining open throughout the height of the pandemic, we’ve established ourselves firmly at the heart of local healthcare – a trend I’d expect to see continue over the winter, especially now that a second wave, it seems, is upon us.

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Amgen acquire rare disease specialist Horizon

Posted by 16 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/amgen-to-acquire-rare-disease-specialist-horizon-in-biggest-buyout-of-year/)

Description: Amgen Inc on Monday agreed to buy Horizon Therapeutics Plc in a deal valued at $27.8 billion (£22.67bn), fortifying its rare diseases portfolio in the biggest buyout in the sector this year. The company will pay $116.50 in cash, a premium of nearly 20 per cent to the stock’s last close, for each Horizon share.

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Kids Friendly Home : Tips To Make Your Place Child-friendly

Posted by 16 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/how-to-make-your-home-kid-friendly/)

Description: If you have children, it’s important to make your home kid-friendly. There are several reasons why this is important for your child’s development. A kid-friendly home is a haven for your child. It’s a place where they can explore and play without worrying about getting hurt. It’s also a place where they can feel comfortable and secure.

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Gut health:How community pharmacy helps to deal with

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/talking-business-game-changer-for-gut-health/)

Description: Enterosgel is a versatile safe drug-free alternative to current anti-diarrhoeal medicines found on pharmacy shelves. Enterosgel is different from other anti-diarrhoeals within this category, as it is suitable for children aged one year and over, so can be taken by the whole family. This intestinal adsorbent can be used for both acute diarrhoea due to gastrointestinal infections and for chronic irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhoea (IBS-D).

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PDA to support RPS application to rejoin FIP

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pda-to-support-rps-application-to-rejoin-fip/)

Description: The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) said it has supported the application of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) to rejoin the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), the global body representing the interests of pharmacy. Under FIP rules, if a new application from an additional organisation from the same country applies to join, the existing members in that country are consulted about that decision and are asked for their approval before FIP council members determine if the application is accepted.

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iGAS: Pharmacies to order antibiotics ‘sensibly’

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/igas-david-webb-asks-pharmacies-to-order-antibiotics-sensibly/)

Description: With higher than usual number of cases of scarlet fever, caused by invasive Group A streptococci (iGAS) infections being reported in children across the country, Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for England David Webb has assured pharmacies of sufficient supply of antibiotics. In a letter, shared by the PDA, Webb also urged the pharmacies to order antibiotic stocks sensibly.

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Dental Problems:How Pharmacy Can Help With Teeth Problem

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/how-pharmacy-can-help-you-with-your-dental-problems/)

Description: There are many reasons why people might need help with their dental problems. Maybe they don’t have insurance, or maybe they just don’t have the money to go to a dentist. In these cases, the pharmacy can be a great option. Pharmacists can provide a variety of services that can help people with their dental problems, including over-the-counter medications and advice on how to take care of teeth and gums. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the ways that pharmacies can help you take care of your teeth! So, whether you have a toothache, cavities, or bad breath, a pharmacy can be a great place to turn.

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PSNC asks pharmacies to engage MPs on funding crisis

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/psnc-asks-pharmacies-to-engage-mps-on-funding-crisis/)

Description: PSNC has urged community pharmacy contractors and LPCs to engage with their local MPs on the immense pressures that pharmacies are facing. The organisaiton has also published some new resources to help pharmacists in this regard.

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Bas Vorsteveld elected as PAGB president UK

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/bas-vorsteveld-elected-pagb-president/)

Description: Bas Vorsteveld has been elected as the new president of PAGB, the trade association representing the manufacturers of branded OTC medicines, self care medical devices and food supplements. Vorsteveld, who is vice president and general Manager of Haleon GB and Ireland, succeeds Neil Lister, managing director UK & Ireland and vice president at Perrigo.

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Well Pharmacy partnership with RangeMe to expand products

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/well-pharmacy-to-expand-product-range-with-new-rangeme-partnership/)

Description: Well Pharmacy has announced a new partnership with RangeMe, a product discovery, sourcing and purchasing platform, as it looks to increase the diversity of products available to its customers. The independent pharmacy chain said the partnership will provide new, emerging and diverse brands increased access to its buying teams. There are already over 200,000 suppliers registered on the RangeMe platform.

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Integrated Care Systems opportunity for systems together

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/integrated-care-systems-an-opportunity-to-pull-all-systems-together-npa-tells-mps/)

Description: The Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) provide an opportunity to break the silo mentality in the health and care sector, National Pharmacy Association (NPA) chair Andrew Lane told MPs. While giving evidence to the Health and Social Care Select Committee on 6 December about the effectiveness of ICSs, Lane also poured cold water on newspaper reports that community pharmacists will be drafted in to break the NHS strike, as he reiterated the call for a “properly costed and funded environment.”

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Northern Irish pharmacists concerns: High retention fees:

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/northern-irish-pharmacists-raise-concerns-on-high-regulator-fees/)

Description: Pharmacists working in Northern Ireland think the retention fees are too high, and most would prefer to pay in instalments, if that option is available, amid the increased living costs, a new survey has found. 97 per cent of the respondents to the survey, conducted by the Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) of its Northern Irish members, felt the fees were too high. Four in five said they would opt to pay in instalments if this option were available to them in light of the challenges of significant one-off payments.

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Community Pharmacy Funding Issue | Financial Crisis UK

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/cannot-ride-to-the-rescue-for-free-pharmacies-say-as-ministers-look-for-their-support-amid-nhs-strike/)

Description: Trade bodies have reiterated the call for more funding in response to the reports that ministers are considering a Pharmacy First scheme amid the NHS strike. The Sunday Telegraph reported that pharmacies could be drafted in to help the NHS to cope when other healthcare workers take industrial action.

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Common registration assessment Nov'22: 56 per cent passed

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/56-per-cent-pass-in-november-registration-assessment/)

Description: A total of 525 candidates have passed the common registration assessment for pharmacists held in November, the regulators GPhC and PSNI have announced on Tuesday. With 937 candidates sitting for the registration assessment, held jointly by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI) on 3 November, the pass rate was 56 per cent, down from the 61 per cent for the Autumn 2021.

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MHRA backs Covid-19 vaccine for infants from 6 months

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/mhra-backs-covid-19-vaccine-for-infants-from-six-months/)

Description: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) on Tuesday authorised a Covid-19 vaccine for infants as young as six months, opening the door for vaccinating the country’s youngest children once the UK’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) agrees. The regulator authorised the vaccine – made by Pfizer and BioNTech – for children aged six months to four years old, after it was deemed safe and effective based on an ongoing clinical trial involving 4,526 participants.

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GSK, Pfizer, Sanofi fend off US lawsuits over Zantac cancer

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/gsk-pfizer-sanofi-fend-off-thousands-of-us-lawsuits-over-alleged-zantac-cancer-link/)

Description: Drugmakers GSK, Pfizer, Sanofi and Boehringer Ingelheim on Tuesday were spared thousands of US lawsuits claiming that the heartburn drug Zantac caused cancer, as a judge found the claims were not backed by sound science. The ruling by US District Judge Robin Rosenberg in West Palm Beach, Florida, knocks out about 50,000 claims in federal court, though it does not directly affect tens of thousands of similar cases pending in state courts around the country.

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Pfizer, BioNTech countersue Moderna over vaccine patents

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pfizer-biontech-countersue-moderna-over-covid-19-vaccine-patents/)

Description: Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, fired back at Moderna on Monday in a patent lawsuit over their rival Covid-19 vaccines, seeking dismissal of the lawsuit in Boston federal court and an order that Moderna’s patents are invalid and not infringed. Moderna first sued Pfizer in August, accusing the company of violating its rights in three patents related to innovations that Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Moderna said it pioneered before the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Sprains 101: 3 Types And 4 Treatment Options

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/sprains-101-3-types-and-4-treatment-options/)

Description: A physically active lifestyle offers numerous benefits, including better cardiovascular fitness, healthy body weight, management of chronic illnesses like diabetes and arthritis, and improved bone health and muscular fitness. However, like the cliché statement that every action attracts an adverse reaction, physical activity has its fair share of risks, including injuries. Some common body injuries while engaging in various levels of physical activity or active sports include wrist, knee, and ankle injuries. The most common injuries are bruises, strains, and sprains, and this article focuses on the latter.

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Experimental obesity drug has promising durability:Amgen

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/amgen-says-experimental-obesity-drug-has-promising-durability/)

Description: Amgen’s experimental obesity drug demonstrated promising durability trends in an early trial, paving the way for a larger mid-stage study early next year, company officials said ahead of a data presentation on Saturday (December 3). The small Phase I trial found that patients maintained their weight loss for 70 days after receiving the highest tested dose of the injected drug, currently known as AMG133.

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Drop in COVID-19 alertness could create deadly new variant

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/drop-in-covid-alertness-could-create-deadly-new-variant-says-tedros-adhanom-ghebreyesus/)

Description: Lapses in strategies to tackle COVID-19 this year continue to create the perfect conditions for a deadly new variant to emerge, as parts of China witness a rise in infections, the head of the World Health Organization said on Friday (December 2). The comments by WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus mark a change in tone just months after he said that the world has never been in a better position to end the pandemic.

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PSNC calls emergency meeting of pharmacy contractors

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/enough-is-enough-npa-chair-says-even-as-psnc-calls-emergency-meeting-of-pharmacy-contractors/)

Description: The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee announced last week that it is in discussions with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England about relieving capacity pressures, such as a relaxation of pharmacy opening hours requirements. PSNC is also scheduling webinars to talk with contactors about the steps they might be willing to take in future, to cut costs, should emergency financial relief fail to materialise.

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Incontinence : How to manage it in pharmacy

Posted by 26 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/feature-managing-incontinence-in-pharmacy/)

Description: There are few conditions that bring the degree of isolation, embarrassment and self-consciousness that bowel and urinary incontinence does. In the UK, about 14 million adults experience bladder control problems and 6.5 million have bowel control difficulties. Additionally, there are just under a million children in the UK experiencing continence conditions at any one time. Over £200 million is spent on personal incontinence products; this is in addition to over three times the same amount spent by the NHS.

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Hub and Spoke Model : Peer-to-peer dispensing

Posted by 26 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/technology-peer-to-peer-dispensing/)

Description: Talk of hub and spoke models has been rumbling on for as long as I can remember. The topic has once again hit the headlines as the government announced a fresh consultation for its proposed changes, calling on all interested parties to submit their views by 8th June. The argument for hub and spoke is to allow independents to have the same level playing field as the larger groups who have been operating this model for some time. The government also sees significant efficiency gains in centralisation, arguing this will free pharmacists time away from dispensing to focus on clinical services.

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Dietary supplements:Important Things To Know About Them

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/taking-supplements-heres-what-is-important-to-know-about-them/)

Description: Millions of people take dietary supplements every day, hoping to improve their health in some way. But how much do you know about these supplements? Are they safe? Do they work? And are there any risks associated with taking them? Here are six important things to know about dietary supplements if you’re one of the people who take them.

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7 Health Tips That Everyone Should Follow

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/the-top-7-health-tips-that-everyone-should-follow/)

Description: Living in challenging times means that the world seems to be constantly changing, and it can be hard to keep up. Along with all the other challenges you face, it’s more important than ever to stay healthy. But what does that mean for you? What are the health tips that everyone should follow? There’s a lot of information out there about health and wellness, and it can be overwhelming trying to figure out what’s best. That’s why you should check this list of the top seven health tips that everyone should follow.

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Lecanemab:Eisai Alzheimer’s disease drug available next year

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/eisai-biogen-alzheimers-disease-drug-could-be-available-to-some-as-early-as-next-year/)

Description: Japanese pharmaceutical firm Eisai Co plans to seek full approval of its experimental Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab in the United States, Europe and Japan armed with data showing it can slow the brain-wasting disease for people with early symptoms, potentially getting the treatment to patients next year. It remains unclear how widely the drug developed with U.S. biotech Biogen Inc will be used due to uncertainty over insurance coverage, including the U.S. government’s Medicare plan for people age 65 and over, potential side effects and cost.

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Alzheimer success research unlocks hope for future therapies

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/rare-success-for-alzheimers-research-unlocks-hope-for-future-therapies/)

Description: The first big breakthrough in 30 years of Alzheimer’s research is providing momentum for clinical trials of “cocktail” treatments targeting the two hallmark proteins associated with the mind-robbing disease, according to interviews with researchers and pharmaceutical executives. Drugmakers Eisai and Biogen reported in September that their therapy lecanemab could slow progress of the disease by 27% over 18 months compared with a placebo.

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PDA BAME pharmacists group elects 3 women pharmacists

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pda-bame-pharmacists-group-elects-three-women-pharmacists-as-network-leaders/)

Description: The BAME Pharmacists Network of the Pharmacists’ Defence Association has elected three women pharmacists as it’s new officials. Following the network’s second set of elections since its launch in April 2020, Sima Hassan has been elected as president, Wai Chan Lau her deputy and Osariemen Egharevba-Buckman as honorary secretary.

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Mistakes at COVID testing lab may have led to deaths :UKHSA

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/ukhsa-says-mistakes-at-covid-testing-lab-may-have-led-to-deaths-of-20-people-last-year/)

Description: The UK’s Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said mistakes at a testing laboratory led to misreporting of tens of thousands of positive COVID-19 cases as negative and may have resulted in the deaths of about 20 people. Britain has one of the highest coronavirus death tolls in the world, with more than 177,000 deaths since the pandemic started in 2020.

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AstraZeneca Neogene deal for cancer portfolio with $320 mln

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/astrazeneca-boosts-cancer-portfolio-with-320-mln-neogene-deal/)

Description: Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca will acquire biotechnology company Neogene Therapeutics for up to $320 million, the London-listed drugmaker said on Tuesday (November 29) as it seeks to build its pipeline of cell-based cancer treatments. Though AstraZeneca’s oncology portfolio accounted for more than a third of the company’s revenue last year, it does not have an approved cell-based cancer therapy and is behind rivals such as Novartis and Gilead.

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Community Pharmacy Workforce Mandatory Survey 2022

Posted by 6 minutes ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/one-day-left-to-complete-mandatory-2022-community-pharmacy-workforce-survey/)

Description: Only a day is left before community pharmacy contractors are required to complete Health Education England’s Community Pharmacy Workforce Survey for 2022. The survey closes on Wednesday (November 30).

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Purity of Your Drinking Water: 4 Ways to Safeguard it

Posted by 22 hours ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/4-effective-ways-to-safeguard-the-purity-of-your-drinking-water/)

Description: Your body is made up of about 60% water. Without water, it would be impossible to maintain a stable body temperature, get rid of the waste in your body, and lubricate your joints. When you don’t get adequate water, you risk becoming dehydrated, which brings many issues for your body. Therefore, water is necessary to live; most people can barely last a week without water and not experience an assortment of health issues. Despite this obvious importance, many people don’t put much thought into the kind of water they drink.

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C4X Discovery signs $400m deal with AstraZeneca

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/uks-c4x-discovery-signs-400m-deal-with-astrazeneca-to-develop-treatment-of-respiratory-diseases/)

Description: British drug discovery company C4X Discovery said AstraZeneca had signed a licence worth up $402 million to develop an oral therapy for the treatment of inflammatory and respiratory diseases using its NRF2 Activator programme.

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How remote consultations can help pharmacy patients

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/feature-how-remote-consultations-can-help-pharmacy-patients/)

Description: There is no doubt that the pandemic has changed the way healthcare professionals work within the primary care setting. The advent of Covid-19 meant that we all had to rapidly modify the way we supported and met the needs of patients, some of whom saw the services they usually took for granted, virtually cease overnight. There are around 15 million people in England living with long-term health conditions including asthma. These people have the greatest healthcare needs of the whole population with 50 per cent of all GP appointments and 70 per cent of all bed days taken by this cohort of patients, and their treatment and care absorbing 70 per cent of acute and primary care budgets in England.

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Winter Blues : Tips and Techniques to Deal with it

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/feature-helping-beat-the-winter-blues/)

Description: Winter is imminent and with dropping temperatures viruses are bound to be more prevalent, exacerbating health problems among the vulnerable and immunocompromised patients. This can cause serious complications, and therefore, it’s important to know the symptoms, methods to manage them and when to refer. A healthy person can usually manage the illnesses with over-the counter medication. Colds, flu and Covid-19 are caused by different viruses. As some of their symptoms overlap, it may be hard to tell the difference. However, some key differences are shown in the following figure.

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Hay fever Defination : Symptoms,Treatment,Causes

Posted by 3 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/feature-helping-sufferers-of-hay-fever/)

Description: A bout 15 to 30 per cent of the UK population suffers from hay fever and there has been a definite increase in the number of moderate to severe hay fever sufferers, with sufferers experiencing more frequent and longer seasons. And now that the government has announced its plans for the easing of lockdown, community pharmacists can expect to see many more of their patients presenting with more severe symptoms than usual, as there will be more opportunities to spend time outside and be exposed to higher levels of pollen.

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Digital transformation is not a universal tonic

Posted by 3 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/viewpoint-digitisation-is-not-a-universal-tonic/)

Description: Digital transformation is sweeping across the healthcare landscape. Fuelled by ambitious government policy, exciting innovation and huge injections of funding, it’s hard for anyone in the sector not to catch a dose of digitisation fever. But digitisation is not a universal tonic, and it certainly isn’t always a ‘good thing’. In fact, there’s a real danger to digitising healthcare. Such a fundamental change to the very nature of care delivery is an inevitably high-risk process: sometimes things or people get forgotten, vital processes stall, or new systems fail to replicate the strengths of those they replace. Take, for instance, the digitisation of pharmacies.

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David Webb:Pharmacy teams need to work differently

Posted by 3 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/webb-to-make-most-of-icb-commissioning-pharmacy-teams-need-to-work-differently/)

Description: David Webb, the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for England, acknowledged that the “pressure in the system is high”, but urged everyone to “keep our eye on the design” of the NHS plan, adding that the “the objective is to bring the different parts of primary care together” in the patient interest. Speaking during the opening keynote session at the the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) conference held on Thursday (13 October), he added that the NHS plan intends to bring different parts of primary care together to help patients.

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RPS awards fellowships to three pharmacists in Scotland

Posted by 3 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/rps-awards-fellowships-to-three-pharmacists-in-scotland/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has designated four pharmacists in Scotland as its fellows in recognition of their services to the profession. Pharmacists Paul Forsyth, Alasdair MacIntryre and Peter Mulholland were presented with their certificates at a recent celebration and networking evening at RPS Scotland’s building on Melville Street, Edinburgh, while the fellowship of the fourth pharmacist, Findlay Hickey, will be celebrated in 2023.

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Medicine shortages:Country experiencing due to supply chain

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/swiss-pharmacy-body-says-country-experiencing-medicine-shortages-due-to-supply-chain-issues/)

Description: Switzerland is experiencing medicine shortages due to supply chain issues linked to COVID lockdowns in China and war in Europe, the country’s pharmacists association said. “We have the biggest problems with children’s medications, especially fever-reducing syrup,” Enea Martinelli from pharmaSuisse told Swiss broadcaster SRF.

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Boots pharmacist:People get vaccinated against flu,COVID-19

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/boots-pharmacist-calls-on-people-to-get-vaccinated-against-flu-and-covid-19-this-festive-season/)

Description: Boots UK’s chief pharmacist has been encouraging people to get a flu vaccination by the end of November to help protect themselves, their loved ones and the NHS this festive season. Flu cases in the UK are usually highest in the winter months, from December to March. This year, the UK has seen a rise in cases earlier than usual, and therefore Claire Nevinson, superintendent pharmacist at Boots, reminds people that it is even more important to get protected early to help reduce the risk of spreading the virus due to increased mixing at Christmas parties and family get togethers.

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COVID-19 booster:Disappointment with uptake

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/disappointing-covid-19-booster-uptake-worries-europes-head-of-vaccines-strategy/)

Description: Recent uptake of COVID-19 vaccine booster doses in Europe has been “rather disappointing,” an official said on Thursday (November 24), amid concerns that protection against severe cases of the disease could weaken during the winter. The European average rate of re-vaccination, or receiving booster doses, was only 29 per cent in the groups of people considered to be at highest risk, such as the elderly and immunocompromised.

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Probiotic Brands:How to Find The Right One Online

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/how-to-find-the-right-probiotic-brands-online/)

Description: If you’re looking for the best probiotic brands, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog post, we will discuss how to find the right probiotic brands for your needs. We’ll go over factors such as price, quality, and customer reviews to help you make an informed decision. We will also discuss the different types of probiotics and how to select the right one for you. So whether you’re just starting out on your probiotic journey or you’re looking for a new brand to try, read on for our top tips!

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Dr Sarah Jarvis:EM Pharma welcomes as medical adviser

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/em-pharma-welcomes-dr-sarah-jarvis-as-medical-adviser-for-its-consumer-awareness-campaign/)

Description: Nasofed Anti Viral Nasal Spray, from EM Pharma, is delighted to welcome Dr Sarah Jarvis as medical adviser for its winter colds and flu consumer awareness campaign. Sarah is well known as a trusted and reliable source of medical advice through her various media roles as Resident GP on BBC R2’s The Jeremey Vine Show, Good Morning Britain, Channel 5 and ITV News.

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Mental health services:RPS Wales address rising demands

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/rps-wales-joins-calls-for-urgent-transformation-of-mental-health-services-to-address-rising-demands/)

Description: The Welsh chapter of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, along with ten other royal colleges and professional bodies, have renewed calls for the urgent transformation of mental health services to address increasing demands on the NHS in Wales. Representatives of the Royal College Mental Health Expert Advisory Group joined members of the Senedd in Cardiff to outline the work of the group over the past year and to explain why a well-trained, fully supported and equipped multi-disciplinary workforce is critical for the development of care for people with mental health conditions.

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Nivedita Valentine:Pharmanovia appoints as VP

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pharmanovia-appoints-nivedita-valentine-as-vp-of-product-innovation/)

Description: The life cycle management company, Pharmanovia, has appointed Nivedita Valentine as associate vice president of Product Innovation. Ms Valentine will oversee the company’s product innovation operations and decision-making as Pharmanovia continues to focus efforts on both, identifying new prospects to enhance lifecycle management of its brands through incremental innovation. She will report to interim chief scientific officer Stephen Deacon and help bridge unmet patient needs with the help of novel therapies, originating both from in-house development and through partnerships.

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Good cholesterol level:Predictive value varies by race

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/predictive-value-of-good-cholesterol-level-varies-by-race-u-s-study-finds/)

Description: The widely-held concept that levels of “good” cholesterol in the blood can indicate heart disease risk is not equally true for Blacks and whites, and the measure itself may be of less value than previously thought, according to a U.S. study published on Monday (November 21). Various types of cholesterol are thought to have either healthy or unhealthy effects.

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AAH:Delivers 70 million COVID-19 vaccines across England

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/aah-reaches-milestone-of-delivering-over-50-million-covid-19-vaccines-across-england/)

Description: AAH Pharmaceuticals Ltd (AAH) has exceeded the milestone of delivering over 70 million COVID-19 vaccination doses across England, since it was awarded a contract in December 2020. In addition, AAH has delivered over 100 million ancillary items to more than 3,000 healthcare providers.

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Survey:UK people supported GPs referral to pharmacists idea

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/more-than-60-of-uk-adult-supports-idea-of-gps-referral-to-pharmacists-survey-reveals/)

Description: More than half of people (52%) do not feel confident in treating backache and less than half (44%) uses community pharmacists’ advice as their first step on self-treatable conditions, a self-care attitudes 2022 survey has revealed. PAGB, the consumer healthcare association, surveyed over 2,000 adults across the UK about their attitudes towards self-care and access to health services. According to the survey, the public is in favour of self-care but many people lack the confidence and knowledge to care for the most common self-treatable conditions including backaches, headaches, diarrhoea and constipation.

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Tag: GPs-referral-to-pharmacists,pharmacy-business,NHS-community-pharmacy,Pharmacy-referral-scheme,Community-pharmacy-referral-Scheme,NHS-111-referral-pharmacy

UKCPA critical care course eligible for HEE funding

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/ukcpas-critical-care-course-for-pharmacists-in-england-eligible-for-hee-funding/)

Description: The Health Education England (HEE) has allocated £440,000 to help upskill pharmacists working in adult critical care across England. UK Clinical Pharmacy Association (UKCPA) has confirmed with HEE that UKCPA critical care courses meet the criteria for this funding, for courses that complete before 31 March 2023.

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NPA welcomes Chancellor’s commitment to increase NHS budget

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/npa-welcome-chancellors-commitment-to-increase-nhs-budget/)

Description: The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has welcomed the Chancellor’s commitment to increase the NHS budget, hoping that ‘community pharmacies benefit from this investment’. The association is urging the government to address years of underfunding so that community pharmacies can avoid staff lay-offs to cover the increasing costs of the national living wage.

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PSNC launches ‘four point plan’ at parliamentary event

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/psnc-launches-four-point-plan-at-parliamentary-event/)

Description: The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has launched a four point plan at its parliamentary drop-in event for MPs and peers hosted on Tuesday (15 November). The event lasted for two hours, during which MPs had the opportunity to drop-in and have their blood pressure measured by pharmacists with experience of working on the front-line and were briefed on the urgent need for action to address the pressures on the sector.

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Tag: PSNC-Pharmacy-Services,pharmacy-business,Pharmacy-Enhanced-services,Pharmacy-Essential-Services,Community-pharmacy,Pharmacy-First-service,PSNC-news

Mental ill-health : Reducing rising levels

Posted by 12 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/mental-health-reducing-rising-levels-of-mental-ill-health/)

Description: Whether it’s the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and those suffering with long Covid, or the financial pressures of rising living costs, these hard times can affect absolutely anyone’s mental health. Mental health problems have worsened across all age-groups in the last few years, from lack of social interaction, unexpected bereavements or the significant impact of a physical injury or long-term illness taking its toll on mental wellbeing – these challenging experiences and situations that we face throughout life leave a big strain on the population.

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Tag: Mental-health-issues,pharmacy-business,UK-Government-mental-health-strategy,UK-Government-mental-health-policy,Mental-health-policies-and-procedures

Complete skin protection in just easy steps

Posted by 12 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/for-complete-skin-protection/)

Description: The Intime range from incontinence experts Ontex provides maximum protection and the low hipster waist has been designed with discretion and comfort in mind, absorbing eight times its own weight. The innovative hipster shape brings a perfect fit that works with any outfit, to provide a comfortable sensation and maximum wear-ability for the user. The slim core means that women will never feel a bulky sensation when wearing Intime.

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Haleon PPIs witnessed 13% growth in pharmacy recommendations

Posted by 12 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/haleons-proton-pump-inhibitors-ppis-witnessed-13-growth-in-pharmacy-recommendations/)

Description: Despite a 13 per cent increase from last year, less than a quarter (21%) of pharmacy teams recommend Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) as a first line of treatment for frequent heartburn. There has been a 4% decrease in pharmacy teams considering ‘frequent heartburn’ as a condition that occurs more than once a week 8-in-10 said a larger pack size would be useful to their patients who suffer from frequent heartburn.

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PSNC:Political influencing campaign for community pharmacy

Posted by 13 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/psnc-launches-new-political-influencing-campaign-for-community-pharmacies/)

Description: The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) will launch a new influencing campaign to build wider political support for community pharmacies this week. The campaign aims to ensure that MPs and Peers across Parliament understand the risks to pharmacy services that the current pressures on the sector are causing.

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Tag: psnc-health-campaigns-2022,pharmacy-business,Public-health-campaigns-2022,PSNC-news,political-influencing-campaign-psnc,Community-pharmacy,Pharmacy-First-service

GP CPCS delivers unexpected insights Greater Manchester

Posted by 13 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/gp-cpcs-delivers-unexpected-insights-across-greater-manchester/)

Description: The GP Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (GP CPCS) is also delivering ‘unexpected’ insights to help transform patient care and facilitate integrated working between pharmacists and GPs across Greater Manchester. Since April 2021, almost 14,000 appointments have been referred using the GP CPCS across the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership – a figure that is growing as its success gathers pace and they continue to support practices to increase referral activity.

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AAH promotes David Bound to CEO - Latest Pharmacy News | Business | Magazine - Pharmacy Business

Posted by 13 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/aah-promotes-david-bound-to-ceo/)

Description: AAH Pharmaceuticals on Tuesday (November 15) announced the promotion of its commercial director David Bound to chief executive officer of the company. In his 10 years in the company, Mr Bound has helped to drive growth across the AAH business, implementing new digital channels for customers, and developing strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical manufacturers – drawing on from his vast experience in the healthcare industry, as well as in supply chain, operations, and trading.

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Tag: AAH-Pharmaceutical,pharmacy-business,David-Bound,Brian-Chambers,AAH-Pharmaceuticals-CEO,latest-pharmacy-updates-uk,pharmacy-updates-uk

Community pharmacy in Northern Ireland under-funding

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/community-pharmacies-in-northern-ireland-are-facing-a-perfect-storm-of-under-funding/)

Description: As the largest pharmacy wholesaler in Northern Ireland, we understandably take a keen interest in the financial stability of the customers we serve. It is apparent to us that much needed long-term stable funding is simply not there and the sector is sliding towards financial crisis. The Department’s recent offer of £5.3m falls far short of Community Pharmacy Northern Ireland’s (CPNI) estimate of what is required to address a £20—30m funding reduction. And almost £5m of that £5.3m figure is in the form of a loan which needs to be paid back.

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Tag: pharmacy-business,community-pharmacy-services-northern-ireland,community-pharmacy,drug-tariff-northern-ireland,drug-tariff-2022,financial-crisis-in-pharmacy-uk

Professional Standards for Hospital Pharmacy:RPS

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/rps-launches-revised-professional-standards-for-hospital-pharmacy/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has launched a new revised RPS Professional Standards for Hospital Pharmacy Services at its annual conference held on Friday (11 November). RPS developed the standards through an extensive consultation with the profession, multidisciplinary teams and patients. They are relevant for providers of pharmacy services in acute, mental health, private, community service, prison, hospice and ambulance settings.

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Tag: Professional-Standards-for-Hospital-Pharmacy,pharmacy-business,RPS-Hospital-pharmacy-standards,Pharmacy-professional-standards,RPS-news,latest-pharmacy-news-uk

GSK,Sanofi,Haleon shares slump on Zantac litigation concerns

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/gsk-sanofi-and-haleon-shares-slump-on-zantac-litigation-concerns-jj-ends-talcum-powder-sale/)

Description: Shares in GSK, Sanofi and Haleon fell sharply on Thursday (August 11) amid growing investor concerns about US litigation focused on a heartburn drug that contained a probable carcinogen, while Johnson and Johnson has decided to end sales of talcum powder after cancer claims. GSK shares were down 6.8 per cent, Sanofi’s were down 6.9 per cent and Haleon’s down per cent.

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Tag: GSK-news,pharmacy-business,gsk-spin-off-date,GSK-split-2022,Sanofi-news,Haleon-news,latest-pharmacy-news-uk,pharmacy-updates-uk,carcinogen,Zantac

Integrated healthcare system provide effective patient care

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/integrated-healthcare-system-could-enable-pharmacists-to-provide-effective-efficient-patient-care-pda/)

Description: The lessons from Covid crisis applied in the future through collaboration can create a better integration between GP practices, hospitals and community pharmacies, Pharmacists Defence Association (PDA) has proposed. Stating that a more integrated healthcare system could enable pharmacists to provide effective and more efficient care to patients, the PDA proposed a model where at least two pharmacists would be working in each community pharmacy, empowered, and enabled with two-way referral pathways, having more clinical input and full access to patient records.

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Tag: Integrated-care-systems-2022,pharmacy-business,List-of-Integrated-care-systems,Integrated-care-Board,community-pharmacy,latest-pharmacy-news-uk,pharmacy-updates-uk

GPhC assessment:NPA lauds trainee pharmacists secured 81 %

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/npa-lauds-its-cohort-of-trainee-pharmacists-who-secured-81-per-cent-pass-rate-in-gphc-assessment/)

Description: Eighty-one per cent of the National Pharmacy Association cohort of trainee pharmacists passed the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)’s common registration assessment which took place in June. The NPA’s team of learning and development pharmacists helped students prepare for the assessment with study days and mock exams.

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Clare Morrison joins NHS Scotland in January

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/clare-morrison-joins-nhs-scotland-in-january/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Director for Scotland, Clare Morrison will be joining NHS Scotland in January. Morrison has been appointed Director of Community Engagement at Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

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PSNI strikes out 2-yr rqmt as registered pharmacist for IP

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/regulator-strikes-out-two-year-requirement-as-registered-pharmacist-for-ip-training-in-northern-ireland/)

Description: The Council of the Pharmaceutical Society NI (PSNI) to remove the two-year requirement as a registered pharmacist to have an Independent Prescriber (IP) annotation on the pharmacy register in Northern Ireland. It has further endorsed that the two-year requirement for entry onto stand-alone pharmacist independent prescribing courses be removed and replaced with an assessment before admission, by course providers, based upon guidance provided by the regulator.

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Tag: GPhC-submission-2022,pharmacy-business,GPhC-revalidation-standards-2022,GPhC-revalidation,independent-prescribers,independent-prescribing-courses,GPhC-news

Marc Donovan:Boots to recruit new superintendent pharmacist

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/boots-to-recruit-for-new-superintendent-pharmacist-soon-as-marc-donovan-moves-into-a-new-role/)

Description: Boots UK is set to start recruiting for a new superintendent pharmacist as Marc Donovan moved into a new role. The company announced the appointment of Anne Higgins as the new pharmacy director for Boots UK. A Boots veteran for 25 years, she has been in the role of director for stores for more than two years since starting her journey as a pre-register pharmacist in July 1997.

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Tag: Boots-UK,pharmacy-business,marc-donovan-boots,Boots-pharmacist-shortage,Pharmacist-shortage-UK,Community-pharmacist-shortage,Boots-superintendent-pharmacist

Pharmacy role in sustainability at Senedd:RPS,ABPI

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/rps-wales-abpi-highlight-pharmacys-role-in-sustainability-at-senedd/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Wales and the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) co-hosted a drop-in session to inform members of the Senedd (MSs) about the action taken by pharmacists to make medicines use more sustainable. At a ‘drop-in’ session the ABPI, RPS members and staff had the opportunity to speak to a number of MSs from all political parties.

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Tag: Pharmacy-environmental-sustainability,pharmacy-business,RPS-news,RPS-Sustainability-policy,Sustainability-in-pharmacy,community-pharmacy,latest-pharmacy-news-uk

Teva UK:Reduce pressure on pharmacies due to energy crisis

Posted by 18 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/teva-uk-seek-governments-assurance-to-reduce-pressure-on-pharmacies-due-to-energy-crisis/)

Description: Teva UK has alerted the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to the problem posed by steep energy prices. Teva’s UK General Manager Kim Innes wrote to the minister seeking assurances that the distribution of medicines to patients will be safeguarded over what’s likely to be a difficult winter.

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Tag: Teva-UK,pharmacy-business,energy-crisis-uk,Energy-crisis-UK-payment,Government-help-with-energy-bills,latest-pharmacy-news-uk,pharmacy-updates-uk,energy-price-uk

Parliamentary drop-in event on hypertension service:PSNC

Posted by 18 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/psnc-to-host-parliamentary-drop-in-event-on-hypertension-service-next-week/)

Description: The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) will be hosting a Parliamentary drop-in event for MPs on Monday (14 November). “The event will last for roughly two hours, during which MPs will have the opportunity to drop-in and have their blood pressure measured by a fully qualified pharmacist,” said the committee.

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Tag: Parliamentary-drop-in-event-on-hypertension-service,pharmacy-business,PSNC-news,PSNC-Hypertension-webinar,Hypertension-services,Pharmacy-hypertension-service

Pharmacy vision project:PSNC first consultation within

Posted by 18 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/psnc-launches-first-consultation-within-pharmacy-vision-project/)

Description: The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has invited pharmacy contractors, LPCs and others in the sector to share their views on an open consultation on the “future of community pharmacy”. “The consultation – which takes the form of an online survey – is the first opportunity within PSNC’s vision project for individuals and organisations to share their thoughts with Nuffield Trust and The King’s Fund,” said PSNC.

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Well Pharmacy acquires three new pharmacies

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/well-pharmacy-acquires-three-new-pharmacies/)

Description: Well Pharmacy has acquired three new pharmacies taking the total number of pharmacies owned by the chain across the UK to 746. The UK’s largest independent and third largest pharmacy chain has bought Pharmacy Express in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, and two Frosts Pharmacy’s in Banbury, North Oxfordshire, and Marston, near Oxford. All three pharmacies will be rebranded.

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Tag: well-pharmacy-acquisitions,pharmacy-business,Well-pharmacy-services,community-pharmacy,Pharmacy-Express,Frosts-Pharmacy,latest-pharmacy-news-uk,Well-pharmacy-near-me

3/4 UK long Covid sufferers have to change work they do

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/three-quarters-of-uks-long-covid-sufferers-have-had-to-cut-back-or-change-work-they-do-survey/)

Description: More than three quarters of British people, who have suffered persistent ill health following a Covid-19 infection, have had to cut back or change the work they do, according to a survey on the impact of long Covid published on Wednesday (November 9).

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Tag: pharmacy-business,Long-COVID-job-loss,Sickness-record-and-COVID,covid-19-infection-rate-uk,Work-accommodations-for-long-COVID,How-long-off-work-with-COVID

QIVe flu vaccine not suitable for 65s and over: PSNC

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/qive-flu-vaccine-not-suitable-for-65s-and-over-reminds-psnc/)

Description: The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has reminded Community pharmacy contractors to ensure that the correct flu vaccines are being used for each patient cohort. The pharmacies have also been asked to ensure that they recorded accurately in the patient’s clinical record for the NHS Flu Vaccination Service.

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Tag: QIV-flu-vaccine-uk,pharmacy-business,PSNC-news,community-pharmacy,PSNC-flu-vaccine-Over-50,Drug-Tariff-flu-vaccine,QIVe-flu-vaccine,Quadrivalent-flu-vaccine-side-effects

Pembrolizumab:To treat triple-negative breast cancer

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/nhs-introduces-pembrolizumab-to-treat-triple-negative-breast-cancer/)

Description: The NHS has secured a deal for ‘Pembrolizumab’ to treat women with triple-negative breast cancer. Up to 1,600 women a year affected by high risk triple-negative breast cancer are set to benefit from the confidential deal struck by the NHS and the Merck Sharp and Dohme’s (MSD), manufacturer of Pembrolizumab.

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Tag: triple-negative-breast-cancer,Pembrolizumab-triple-negative-breast-cancer,pharmacy-business,Triple-negative-breast-cancer-treatment-2022,good-news-for-triple-negative-breast-cancer

Dry eye: 8-in-1 revolution from the world eyecare leader

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/eight-in-one-dry-eye-revolution-from-the-world-eyecare-leader/)

Description: The Mentholatum Company is shaking up the dry eye market with a clinically proven, world-leading advanced dry eye relief formulation. Rohto Dry Aid relieves EIGHT symptoms of dry eye and helps hydrate, protect and restore the tear film. Elvy Mardjono, senior brand manager for Rohto Dry Aid, says: “Rohto Dry Aid, with its Tearshield Technology™ acts fast, is non-blurry and delivers soothing relief for up to 12 hours.”

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Ask Your Pharmacist week:Chief officer NI visited pharmacy

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/chief-pharmacist-promotes-pharmacy-first-in-ni-as-part-of-this-years-ask-your-pharmacist-week/)

Description: Northern Ireland’s chief pharmaceutical officer paid a visit to a community pharmacy in Belfast on Monday (November 7) — marking the end of this year’s Ask Your Pharmacist week, an annual public awareness campaign launched by the National Pharmacy Association.

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Tag: Ask-Your-Pharmacist-week,pharmacy-business,ask-your-pharmacist-week-2022,Department-of-Health-NI,NHS-Pharmacy-First,community-pharmacy,NPA-News,latest-pharmacy-news

Ketogenic Diet : What Is The Opinion Of Pharmacists

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/what-is-the-opinion-of-pharmacists-about-the-ketogenic-diet/)

Description: The opinions of pharmacists on the ketogenic diet can vary greatly. Some believe that it is a potentially effective and safe way to lose weight, while others are more skeptical about its ability to promote sustainable health benefits over the long term. Ultimately, the success of the ketogenic diet will depend on each individual’s unique circumstances and personal goals, so it is important to consult with a medical professional before making any major changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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Tag: What-is-ketogenic-diet,pharmacy-business,Is-keto-diet-safe,Keto-diet-side-effects,keto-diet-side-effects-long-term,How-long-is-it-safe-to-be-in-ketosis,Keto-diet-benefits

Prostate cancer: Signs,Symtoms and Treatment Options

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/mens-health-making-a-lifestyle-impact-for-patients/)

Description: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the United Kingdom. However, Macmillan revealed that prostate cancer diagnoses were down 29 per cent between 2019 and 2020, meaning men weren’t seeing their GPs to begin to get diagnosed. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to spot any symptoms and get checked, as an early diagnosis can help not only increase survival rates, but also offer a more varied choice of treatment options.

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Tag: Treatment-for-prostate-cancer,pharmacy-business,Prostate-cancer-symptoms,what-are-the-5-warning-signs-of-prostate-cancer,Early-signs-of-prostate-cancer-in-males

AI algo detects brain defects treat hard-to-spot epilepsy

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/ai-algorithm-that-detects-brain-defects-could-help-treat-hard-to-spot-epilepsy/)

Description: A University College London team of researchers has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) programme that can identify minute brain anomalies that lead to epileptic seizures. The algorithm, used in the Multicentre Epilepsy Lesion Detection project (MELD) and which reports locations of abnormalities in cases of drug-resistant focal cortical dysplasia (FCD) — a major cause of epilepsy — was developed by a multinational team who used more than 1,000 patient MRI scans from 22 international epilepsy centres.

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Tag: artificial-intelligence-epilepsy,Latest-research-on-epilepsy,pharmacy-business,New-epilepsy-treatments-2022,al-algo-for-brain-defects,Brain-and-artificial-intelligence

Steve Brine:Elected chair of Health n Social Care Committee

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/former-pharmacy-minister-steve-brine-mp-elected-as-chair-of-health-and-social-care-committee/)

Description: Former pharmacy minister Steve Brine was on Wednesday (November 2) elected chair of the influential Health and Social Care Committee, the cross-party parliamentary group that scrutinises the work of the Department of Health and Social Care and its associated public bodies.

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Community pharmacy:How to unlock full potential|APPG meeting

Posted by 24 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/mps-and-pharmacy-bodies-discuss-on-how-to-unlock-full-potential-of-community-pharmacy/)

Description: Pharmacy bodies and MPs discussed on support needed to unlock the “full potential” of community pharmacy at the All Pharmacy Party Group (APPG)’s general meeting held in Westminster on Tuesday (01 November). The attendees of the meeting were Janet Morrison OBE, Chief Executive of Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee; Malcolm Harrison, Chief Executive of The Company Chemists’ Association; Thorrun Govind, Chair of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society; Sanjeev Panesar, National Pharmacy Association Board Member, and Pharmacist Superintendent and Owner of the Pan Pharmacy Group; and Sandeep Dhami, Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies member and superintendent at MW Phillips Chemist

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Tag: pharmacy-business,pharmacy-services-uk,full-potential-of-community-pharmacy-services,Future-of-community-pharmacy,APPG-Register-2022,latest-pharmacy-news

NPA,BeWell partnership provides solution-based platform

Posted by 24 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/npa-bewell-expand-partnership-to-provide-solution-based-platform-to-pharmacies/)

Description: The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) and BeWell are working together to help provide efficiencies and productivity that address the growing pressures within community pharmacy. BeWell’s Pharmacy Management Platform provides robust solutions that include Patient Relationship Management, Omnichannel Communications and Engagement, Services and Bookings Management, access to patient records, NHS Login supported Patient Application, and repeat prescription capabilities for Pharmacy Website and Patient App that include integrations with Surgery Online Services.

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Tag: BeWell-UK,pharmacy-business,Npa-pharmacy-for-sale,Community-Pharmacy,NPA-news,npa-pharmacy-services,NPA-dispensing-course,latest-pharmacy-news-uk,pharmacy-updates-uk

Technology Forecasting Hats:Pharmacists urged to put on

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pharmacists-urged-to-put-on-their-technology-forecasting-hats/)

Description: It’s time for pharmacists to get their technology forecasting hats on and be selective in choosing digital technologies, commented Prof James Woudhuysen, of London South Bank University, at the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) Conference, Pharmacy Odyssey, held on Thursday (13 October). In a session on ‘Healthcare in tomorrow’s digital environment’, hosted by Fergus Walsh, Prof Woudhuysen opined that digitisation has its merit, but it’s quite tricky, and slower than we imagine.

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Tag: Technology-Forecasting-Hats,pharmacy-business,NPA-Conference,Importance-of-technology-in-pharmacy,New-technology-in-pharmacy,Automated-dispensing-units-cabinet

Neil O’Brien:New pharmacy minister amid challenges in sector

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/new-pharmacy-minister-neil-obrien-is-warned-hell-find-the-sector-more-fragile-than-ever/)

Description: Pharmacy bodies have welcomed the new minister in charge of the profession amid warnings that he will find the sector in a state that is “more fragile that ever” due to “untenable funding and workforce pressures”. Neil O’Brien was re-appointed as parliamentary under secretary of state in the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) on October 25 and was later assigned the pharmacy brief.

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Tag: New-pharmacy-minister-Neil-O’Brien,pharmacy-business,workforce-pressures-uk,DHSC-news,untenable-funding-workforce-pressures,NHS-challenges-post-COVID,nhs-workforce-challenges

RPS-Marie Curie:Professional standards in palliative care

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/rps-marie-curie-develops-professional-standards-in-palliative-care-for-community-pharmacy/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and the charity Marie Curie have developed a consultation on ‘professional standards for palliative and end of life care for community pharmacy’. The consultation will be open for four weeks for community pharmacists, organisations with a role in community pharmacy or palliative/end of life care, or patients or carers with first-hand experience of palliative and end of life care to share their views until 1st December 2022.

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Tag: RPS-Marie-Curie-charity,pharmacy-business,professional-standards-for-palliative-life-care,Palliative-care-social-work-assessment,community-pharmacy,RPS-news

Somerset GPs refer 1k patients to community pharmacists

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/somersets-gps-refer-1000-patients-a-month-to-community-pharmacists-through-gp-cpcs/)

Description: NHS Somerset is aiming to grow its referral rate through GP Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (GP CPCS) to between 4,000 to 6,000 patients a month. Since June 2021 GPs in Somerset have successfully referred around 1,000 patients a month through the Somerset GP Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (GP CPCS)

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Tag: Somerset-GPs,pharmacy-business,NHS-Somerset,GP-CPCS,gp-cpcs-nhs-england,Community-pharmacy-referral-Scheme,Community-pharmacy-UK,Community-pharmacy-referral-Scheme

Mark Drakeford:Welsh Minister Diwali celebrations in Cardiff

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/welsh-first-minister-joins-official-diwali-celebrations-in-cardiff/)

Description: Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford joined Diwali celebration at the official Indian government in Cardiff on 26 October. The 68-year-old Labour politician joined in with the traditional Indian dancing at Glamorgan Cricket club in Pontcanna, Cardiff, for the Hindu celebration of Diwali.

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Tag: Welsh-First-Minister-Mark-Drakeford,pharmacy-business,Diwali-celebrations-Cardiff,mark-drakeford-diwali-2022,latest-pharmacy-news-uk,pharmacy-updates-uk

Nuffield Trust and The King’s Fund:New vision for pharmacy

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/psnc-commissions-nuffield-trust-and-the-kings-fund-to-develop-new-vision-for-community-pharmacy/)

Description: The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has commissioned Nuffield Trust and The King’s Fund to develop a new vision and strategic options for community pharmacy.

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NPA Skills 4 Pharmacy:Offer member apprenticeship programme

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/npa-partners-with-skills-4-pharmacy-to-offer-its-member-apprenticeship-programme/)

Description: The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has partnered with training provider Skills 4 Pharmacy to provide Level 2 and Level 3 pharmacy apprenticeships to its members in England.

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Steve Barclay:Appointed as health secretary

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pm-sunak-appoints-steve-barclay-as-health-secretary-moves-therese-coffey-to-defra/)

Description: Prime minister Rishi Sunak appointed Conservative MP for North East Cambridgeshire Steve Barclay as secretary of state for health and social care on 25 October 2022. He previously held the same role between 5 July and 6 September — after Sajid Javid resigned as health secretary.

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Home Testing Tips: Helpful Things And Sites You Should Know

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/at-home-testing-helpful-tips-and-sites-you-should-know/)

Description: Drug testing is a crucial part of many people’s lives. Whether you’re applying for a job in the law enforcement field, military, or pharmacy industry, it can be difficult to find out what drugs are on your application. Luckily, there are new ways to test yourself at home to see if you have any traces of drugs inside of you.

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Steve Barclay:Pharmacy bodies look forward to work again

Posted by 3 hours ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pharmacy-bodies-look-forward-to-working-with-steve-barclay-again/)

Description: Leading pharmacy bodies and associations are looking forward to working with ‘reappointed’ Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Steve Barclay, on ‘future roles’ and ‘funding’ for the community pharmacy. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) England Country Board Chair, Thorrun Govind, hopes that the ministers will now be able to focus on addressing the key challenges facing the health service and the country.

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NPA: Public awareness on NHS pharmacy needs to be raised

Posted by 5 hours ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/public-awareness-on-nhs-pharmacy-services-needs-to-be-raised-npa-survey-reveals/)

Description: The large majority of adults in the England knew that flu jabs are available in many pharmacies, just over half were aware of the GP Community Pharmacist Consultation Service or the New Medicine Service, according to a new survey by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA). The new survey revealed the need to raise the public awareness of key NHS services such as the New Medicine Service.

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Depression : 7 Ways You Can Help Someone

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/7-ways-you-can-help-someone-with-depression/)

Description: Depression is a serious mental illness that affects millions of people each year. It can be very difficult to deal with, and often leaves the sufferer feeling helpless. If you know someone who is struggling with depression, there are ways you can help them. In this blog post, we will discuss seven ways you can help someone with depression.

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Research e-learning modules for pharmacy professionals:RPS

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/rps-launches-research-e-learning-modules-for-pharmacy-professionals/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), supported by the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK), have launched the first e-learning module in a series for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to develop their skills and knowledge in research. A total of nine e-learning modules will be released by the end of 2022 to improve research awareness, knowledge and skills for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with little or no experience of research or research opportunities.

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PDA education revision programme:Ahead of Nov'22 assessment

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pdas-education-revision-programme-helps-its-member-ahead-of-november-2022-assessment/)

Description: The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has made the its ‘Education revision programme’ accessible for new registrations who are preparing for the GPhC/PSNI November 2022 assessment. The programme offers a wide range of practice calculations questions, some mock exams, practical tips on revision, and an opportunity to chat to other PDA members who are preparing to sit the assessment.

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BGMA:VPAS exemption for branded generics and biosimilars

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/bgma-calls-for-vpas-exemption-for-branded-generics-and-biosimilars/)

Description: The British Generic Medicines Association (BGMA) has called for exemption from the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing and Access (VPAS), an agreement between the UK Government, NHS England, and the pharmaceutical industry for branded generics and biosimilars. “Due to the rising rate of VPAS on top of existing competition, manufacturers are finding the additional levy economically unviable given their already low prices,” the association said.

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Will Quince:Visited community pharmacy in Westminster

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/minister-will-quince-visits-a-community-pharmacy-in-westminster/)

Description: Pharmacy Minister, Will Quince received flu vaccination and blood pressure check at his visit to a Boots pharmacy in Westminster arranged by the Company Chemists’ Association (CCA). The Boots pharmacist, Flavia, explained to the Minister the broad range of services the pharmacy delivers, from the new medicines service to emergency contraception and the community pharmacy consultation service.

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GPhC set power define roles superintendent,chief pharmacists

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/gphc-psni-gains-power-to-define-roles-responsibilities-of-responsible-superintendent-and-chief-pharmacists/)

Description: New legislative orders approved by the Privy Council will give the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI) powers to set professional standards for Responsible Pharmacists, Superintendent Pharmacists and Chief Pharmacists. The Pharmacy (Preparation and Dispensing Errors – Hospital (and Other Pharmacy Services) Order 2022 and the Pharmacy (Responsible Pharmacists, Superintendent Pharmacists etc.) Order 2022 have been published and are expected to come into force in December 2022.

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Medical Staff: How To Increase The Hygiene Level

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/how-to-increase-the-hygiene-level-of-your-medical-staff/)

Description: It is no secret that hospitals and other healthcare facilities are breeding grounds for bacteria and viruses. In order to protect patients, it is essential that medical staff maintain a high level of hygiene at all times. Unfortunately, many healthcare workers do not take the necessary precautions to keep themselves clean. In this blog post, we will discuss some tips on how to increase the hygiene level of your medical staff. We will also touch on the importance of enforcing strict hand-washing policies and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).

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Rishi Sunak:Become first British Asian PM on Diwali Day

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pharmacists-son-sunak-wins-tory-leadership-battle-on-diwali-day-to-become-first-british-asian-pm/)

Description: Former chancellor Rishi Sunak on Monday (October 24) won the battle for leader of Britain’s Conservative party and will become the country’s first prime minister of colour. Penny Mordaunt, the last rival left after Boris Johnson dramatically pulled out, failed to secure the necessary 100 nominations from her fellow MPs.

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Andrew Lane: Diwali message from NPA chair

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/diwali-message-from-npa-chair-andrew-lane/)

Description: The message of Diwali – a festival of new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness – seems to take on new layers of meaning every year. At the height of the Covid pandemic, it brought to mind the importance of togetherness, as we all struggled through lockdowns and missed the human contact that is so important to us all.

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£5.3m pharmacy support package : Department of Health NI

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/department-of-health-announces-support-package-worth-5-3m-for-pharmacy-sector-in-ni/)

Description: The Department of Health in Northern Ireland has announced an immediate intervention worth over £5.3m in value, and a commitment to progress wider reform arrangements in collaboration with the Community Pharmacy NI (CPNI) to support pharmacies to deal with the ongoing pressure. The Minister and Department are ‘very aware of the pressures facing community pharmacies’. They discussed the situation with CPNI representatives at a meeting last week. The scale of the unprecedented budgetary pressures and uncertainty currently facing the Department were spelt out.

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Aspiration payment Remainder PSNC: 2 weeks left to claim

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/two-weeks-left-to-claim-an-aspiration-payment-psnc-reminds-contractors/)

Description: The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has reminded community pharmacy contractors that they have two weeks left to claim an Aspiration payment for the Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) 2022/23. The window for claiming the payment will close at 11.59pm on 4 November 2022.

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Asthma Flare-Ups: When Should You See a Doctor?

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/asthma-flare-ups-when-should-you-see-a-doctor/)

Description: If you have asthma, it’s important to know when you should see a doctor about an asthma flare-up. A flare-up is a sudden increase in your symptoms, which can include coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Flare-ups can be mild or severe, and they can occur at any time. If you’re not sure whether you’re having a flare-up, here are six obvious signs that it might be time to see a doctor.

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Premises Injury Case: What Evidence Is Needed?

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/premises-injury-case-what-evidence-is-needed/)

Description: If you have been injured on someone else’s property, you may be wondering what evidence is needed to win your case. Property owners are responsible for ensuring that their premises are safe for visitors, and if they fail to do so, they can be held liable for any injuries that occur. In this blog post, we will discuss the types of evidence that may be necessary to prove your case and win financial compensation for your injuries.

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41% pharmacy closures in 7 years deprived areas of England

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/cca-analysis-deprived-areas-of-england-witnessed-41-pharmacy-closure-in-last-seven-year/)

Description: The Company Chemists’ Association (CCA)’s research has found that between 2015 and 2022 more than 40 per cent of permanent community pharmacy closures took place in the 20 per cent most deprived parts of England. The association has analysed the NHS data and found that between 2015 and 2022, 808 pharmacies closed permanently in England. In that period, only 138 new pharmacies opened – a net loss of 670 community pharmacies.

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Sauna:How to Reap All the Health Benefits

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/how-to-use-the-sauna-to-reap-all-the-health-benefits/)

Description: The sauna is a popular way to relax and enjoy all the health benefits it has to offer. Did you know that the sauna can improve cardiovascular health, help you lose weight, and even reduce stress? This article will discuss how to use the sauna for maximum benefit. We’ll cover everything from choosing the right type of sauna to staying safe while using it. So if you’re ready to start reaping all the amazing health benefits of the sauna, keep reading.

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Diabetes:4 Things To Consider Better Handle

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/consider-these-things-to-better-handle-your-diabetes/)

Description: Living with diabetes can be difficult, but it is important to remember that you are not alone. Millions of people around the world are living with diabetes every day. This article will discuss some tips on how to better handle your diabetes. It will also provide information on the latest treatments and technologies available to help make managing your diabetes easier than ever before!

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Pharmacy Technician Day:PSNI acknowledges

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/psni-acknowledge-pharmacy-technicians-on-pharmacy-technician-day/)

Description: The Council of Pharmaceutical Society NI acknowledged the contribution of pharmacy technicians in Northern Ireland on ‘Pharmacy Technician Day’ celebrated on 18 October. The society said: “Today we mark Pharmacy Technician Day and wish to acknowledge the significant contribution Pharmacy Technicians and support staff make, as an integral part of the pharmacy team, to patient wellbeing and care in Northern Ireland.”

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Search Results : How To Better Demonstrate To Your Peers

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/how-to-better-demonstrate-your-search-results-to-your-peers/)

Description: As a researcher, it is important to communicate your findings to your peers effectively. After all, the whole point of conducting research is to contribute new knowledge to the field. One way to do this is by presenting your search results in a clear and easy way for others to understand.

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Beauty Treatment And Plastic Surgery:How To Setup Clinic

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/how-to-setup-a-clinic-for-beauty-treatment-and-plastic-surgery/)

Description: Being accepted and appearing attractive has always been among the most coveted goals in the world, which has given rise to the multibillion-dollar cosmetic and beauty industry. Fairy stories have been written about everlasting charm, and battles have been waged over attaining beauty. For the most part throughout history, people have continuously sought ways to improve their features using natural materials, and as technology advanced, they began to use technical methods like light therapy to accomplish the same goal.

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PSNC IT survey : 83% of pharmacies support going paperless

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/83-of-pharmacies-support-going-paperless-psncs-it-survey-reveals/)

Description: The results of the Community Pharmacy IT Group’s (CP ITG’s) IT arrangements survey revealed that 83 per cent of the respondents support the goal of going paperless. The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) asked community pharmacy teams to complete the survey between late 2021 and October 2022.

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Probiotics : 6 SIgns to know it is beneficial for your child

Posted by 11 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/6-signs-probiotics-are-working/)

Description: Kids get stomach problems all the time due to low immunity or lifestyle risk factors. While taking medications can reduce a bloated stomach or excess diarrhea, learning how to improve gut health can help your kid avoid stomach problems. One of the most effective gut health products is probiotics. Whether you plan to provide your kid with good strains of gut bacteria through Sproutedbiome supplements or introducing the good bacteria through diet, knowing what to expect can help you determine if they are working.

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Health Hazards At The Workplace:7 Efficient Ways To Prevent

Posted by 11 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/7-efficient-ways-to-prevent-health-hazards-at-the-workplace/)

Description: Working in an office environment can be hazardous to your health. From sitting on a chair all day to exposure to harmful chemicals, many potential health hazards can occur in the workplace. While some health hazards are out of your control, there are many things you can do to help prevent them. Here are seven efficient ways to prevent health hazards at the workplace:

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PSNI : Pharmacy staffing levels consultation

Posted by 11 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/psni-launches-consultation-on-pharmacy-staffing-levels-within-registered-premises/)

Description: The Council of Pharmaceutical Society NI (PSNI) has introduced an 8-week public consultation on proposed Guidance on Pharmacy Staffing Levels within registered premises. The principle-based Guidance seeks to assist Pharmacy Owners and Superintendents to ensure that each pharmacy has enough appropriately skilled and qualified staff to provide safe and effective pharmacy services to the public. All registered pharmacies will have to meet the standards set out in the Premises Standards, when commenced.

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Dispensing:Community pharmacy witnesses highest in 2021/2022

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/community-pharmacy-witnesses-highest-dispensing-activity-in-2021-22-report-reveals/)

Description: Dispensing activity by community pharmacy in England has witnessed a 4.2 per cent increase across the year 2021 till March 2022, the Pharmacy Market Review 2022 report revealed. The report launched by Christie & Co, said: “All pharmacy settings saw improvements in dispensing numbers, with standard community settings seeing the highest increase of 4.2 per cent, with the average moving to 7,173 items, albeit still below the combined average.”

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Boots with Uber Eats provide beauty, healthcare products

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/boots-partners-with-uber-eats-to-provide-beauty-healthcare-products-and-medicines-for-minor-ailments/)

Description: Boots has partnered with Uber Eats to deliver beauty essentials and healthcare products to customers’ doors in 30 minutes. Medicines for minor ailments such as coughs, colds, hay fever, mild pain, rashes as well as COVID-19 test kits can be ordered through Uber Eats. Boots is partnering with the doorstep delivery company with a pilot in 14 of its stores around the UK, with 13 of those stores giving customers within range access to third-party doorstep delivery of Boots products for the very first time.

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I’m your champion and voice in govt, says pharmacy minister Will Quince in his first speech to sector - Latest Pharmacy News | Business | Magazine - Pharmacy Business

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/im-your-champion-and-voice-in-govt-says-pharmacy-minister-will-quince-in-his-first-speech-to-sector/)

Description: In his maiden speech delivered to community pharmacy since becoming new minister with responsibility for the sector, Will Quince MP said he’s determined to be “your champion” and “voice in government”. Addressing delegates on Wednesday (Oct 12) as chief guest at the 22nd Pharmacy Business Awards in central London, he praised community pharmacy for delivering 25 million Covid-19 vaccines, five million flu jabs, 200 million lateral flow testing kits and millions of medicines throughout the pandemic.

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Paracetamol 120mg :Pharmacists can dispense as SSP

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pharmacists-can-dispense-paracetamol-120mg-suppositories-as-ssp-for-the-drug-has-now-expired/)

Description: Pharmacists can dispense Paracetamol 120mg suppositories in accordance with the prescription, as the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that sufficient stocks are available to meet normal demand. This means the Serious Shortage Protocol — SSP033 — for Paracetamol 120mg suppositories has now expired since 26 August 2022.

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Madelaine McTernan:Returns working for vaccine taskforce

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/hrt-taskforce-head-madelaine-mcternan-returns-working-fulltime-for-vaccine-taskforce/)

Description: The Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Taskforce head Madelaine McTernan has returned to working full time as the director general of the Vaccine Taskforce for autumn booster campaign preparation. She has presented a few key recommendations to help ensure continued HRT supply to meet rising demand. “Improved access to data on prescriptions to more easily see where there are shortfalls between HRT packs prescribed and HRT packs supplied by manufacturers,” she suggested. “Taking lessons from the HRT supply chain work to inform broader medicine supply work.”

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Community pharmacy funding:Talk is cheap, money buys houses

Posted by 16 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/guest-column-talk-is-cheap-money-buys-houses/)

Description: Anyone who has studied the finances of an independent pharmacy business knows that money is tight. In many cases, they are perilously close to failure. It’s easy to assume they are retail businesses, cashing in on the higher public profile the sector has enjoyed during the pandemic years. But those have been mere words. Certainly, the pandemic represented a halcyon period for the profession. We engendered a feeling of normality, dependable and accessible to society. We played a substantive role in keeping people out of hospitals and giving the vulnerable the ability to live independently from their own homes for longer. We mobilised to smash flu vaccination records and deliver covid jabs.

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Future of community pharmacy : Meeting the needs

Posted by 16 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/view-point-meeting-the-needs-of-a-digital-population/)

Description: The future of community pharmacies is in danger. With some 639 local pharmacies closing in England since 2016, action is clearly needed to ensure their longevity and maintain their rightful place on the high street. With increasing pressure on the NHS, which is suffering from healthcare backlogs and long waiting lists following the harsh impact of the pandemic, pharmacies have an opportunity to create a more substantial contribution within the healthcare industry. To ensure that pharmacies are able to embrace this opportunity, they need to be equipped with the necessary tools to enable them to meet the needs of an increasingly digital population.

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RPS survey:1 in 2 UK adults keep their medicines in kitchen

Posted by 16 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/one-in-two-uk-adults-keep-their-medicines-in-kitchen-rps-survey-reveals/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)’s new research (YouGov poll) revealed that one in five of UK adults (19%) keep their medicines in the bathroom. The research revealed, “Almost one in two (45%) of UK adult keep their medicines in the kitchen, which could also cause problems.

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Sunil Kumar:PSNC appoints new regional representative

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/psnc-appoints-new-regional-representative-for-north-east-and-cumbria-region/)

Description: The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has appointed Sunil Kumar, an independent contractor from Darlington, as the Regional Representative for the North East and Cumbria region.

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RPS Scotland : Commitment for health professionals

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/rps-scotland-welcomes-cabinet-secretarys-commitment-to-achieving-protected-learning-time-for-health-professionals/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Director for Scotland Clare Morrison participated in the panel discussion alongside representatives from other health professional organisations on tackling the workforce crisis at the SNP conference in Aberdeen on 8 October. At the conference, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care committed to achieving protected learning time for health professionals. Morrison welcomed the Cabinet Secretary’s statement as fantastic news for pharmacists across Scotland.

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Upadacitinib:To treat Active Ulcerative Colitis in Adults

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/scottish-medicines-consortium-accepts-upadacitinib-to-treat-active-ulcerative-colitis-in-adults/)

Description: The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has accepted AbbVie‘s RINVOQ (upadacitinib) for use within NHS Scotland for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). Upadacitinib offers an additional treatment choice in the therapeutic class of janus kinase inhibitors.

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6 Healthy places to work for health conscious people

Posted by 18 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/what-places-are-great-for-people-looking-to-work-on-their-health/)

Description: In recent years, there has been an increased focus on the importance of health. People are looking for ways to improve their health and live a longer, more productive life. There are many different places that people can go to work on their health, but some are better than others. Here is a list of the top six places to work on your health.

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Unplanned temporary closures:PSNC urge to follow procedures

Posted by 18 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/psnc-urge-pharmacy-contractor-to-follow-procedures-for-unplanned-temporary-closures/)

Description: The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has urged the pharmacy contractors to follow appropriate procedures for unplanned temporary closures due to current workforce pressure, to avoid a breach of terms of service. “If the temporary closure is not for reasons beyond the contractor’s control, this may be a breach of the terms of service,” said PSNC.

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Pharmacy Quality Scheme 2022/23 begins from 10th October'22

Posted by 18 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pharmacy-quality-scheme-2022-23-begins-from-10th-october/)

Description: The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has reminded community pharmacy contractors to start working on the quality criteria if they intend to meet the Respiratory domain of the Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) 2022/23. For respiratory domain, community pharmacy contractors ?must?start working towards inhaler waste management; use of a spacer in patients aged 5-15 years; and personalised asthma action plans, from today (10 October).

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Hearing Loss:How To Handle Certain Issues

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/how-to-handle-certain-issues-a-hearing-loss-can-cause/)

Description: If you have recently been diagnosed with hearing loss, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. You are not alone – millions of people around the world are living with hearing loss. The good news is that there are many resources available to help you learn how to manage your condition and live a full life. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the most common issues that people with hearing loss face and provide tips on how to handle them.

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Regularly Binge Drinking:Know tips and tricks to help people

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/do-you-know-somebody-who-is-regularly-binge-drinking-heres-how-to-help-them/)

Description: If you know somebody who is regularly binge drinking, it can be difficult to know how to help them. Binge drinking is a serious problem, and can have devastating consequences for the individual involved. This blog post will discuss the signs of binge drinking and provide some tips on how you can help somebody who is struggling with this addiction.

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Community pharmacists treat people for minor illness:Data

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/community-pharmacists-treat-thousands-more-people-for-minor-illness-in-one-month-nhs-data-reveals/)

Description: The new data from NHS England has revealed that more than 100,000 patients were treated for minor illness by their high street pharmacist in just one month. According to new NHS figures, in June, 118,123 people with minor illnesses such as a sore throat or constipation, or those in need of medicine urgently, received a same-day consultation with their local pharmacist after calling NHS 111 or their GP practice – an increase of more than four-fifths (83%) on the number in the same month last year (64,512).

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6 Ways How Going Vegan Can Transform Your Physical Health

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/6-ways-how-going-vegan-can-transform-your-physical-health/)

Description: There are many reasons why people choose to go vegan. For some, it’s a matter of ethics, while others believe that veganism is the healthiest way to live. Whatever the reason, there are many benefits to be had by making the switch to a vegan lifestyle. Here are six of the most important ones: 1. YOU’LL LOSE WEIGHT If you’re carrying around a few extra pounds, going vegan is a great way to shed them. A vegan diet is naturally lower in calories than one that includes meat and dairy, so you’ll likely find yourself eating less without even trying. And since plant-based foods are typically packed with fiber, you’ll feel full and satisfied after meals, without the need to overeat. You can do some research if you visit www.veganfitguide.com or by reading various online resources. Keep in mind that you may not lose weight immediately, as your body will need time to adjust to the new way of eating. But once it does, the pounds should start coming off.

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James Davies : RPS appoints as Director of England

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/rps-appoints-james-davies-as-director-of-england/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has appointed James Davies as Director of England. Davies will be joining RPS in January 2023 to drive professional leadership for the pharmacy profession in England, working with and for RPS members.

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NPA conference:To Discuss future of community pharmacy NHS

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/npa-conference-to-discuss-future-of-community-pharmacy-within-nhs/)

Description: The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has announced that the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for England, David Webb will be among the keynote speakers at the Pharmacy Odyssey Conference on 13 October. He and other special guests will discuss the future of community pharmacy within the NHS, during a day of insight and practical advice for pharmacy teams.

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Pharmacy Sector demands level playing field for pharmacists

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/sector-demands-level-playing-field-for-pharmacists/)

Description: Leaders from across the pharmacy sector and trade bodies dwelled on the challenges faced by the pharmacists at the Sigma Conference held on Sunday (2 October). “If the cost of carrying out regulation is higher than the benefits, it’s time for all the bodies to sit together and talk on what can be adjusted accordingly,” said Salim Jetha, Chairman, Avicenna.

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NPA Charac duo:Accelerate digitisation in community pharmacy

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/npa-partners-with-charac-to-accelerate-digitisation-in-community-pharmacies/)

Description: Charac, an NHS-integrated one-stop platform for independent community pharmacies, and the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) have announced their long-term partnership to allow pharmacies to deliver the broad range of services needed to support the public. The NPA and Charac will collaborate with members of the NPA and beyond to accelerate the necessary digital transition of independent community pharmacies, particularly given their importance to poorer communities and less advantaged individuals at high risk due to potential pharmacy closures.

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Phoenix MD:Govt to reverse decline of community pharmacy UK

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/phoenix-md-urges-government-to-act-now-to-reverse-decline-of-community-pharmacy-in-england/)

Description: A winter NHS crisis is inevitable unless the government acts now to reverse the worrying decline in community pharmacies. Years of government underfunding could see 3,000 pharmacies in England – around a third of the network – having no option but to shut their doors to patients in the next few years. That figure is based on independent assessments from Ernst & Young and UCL/LSE healthcare professors: it is not scaremongering – it is the reality the country faces. Fifty per cent of pharmacies are already in financial distress because government funding has been falling in real terms since 2019 and that figure is predicted to rise to 75 per cent within the next two years.

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Assisted Living Facility :How To Choose The Right

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/how-to-choose-the-right-assisted-living-facility/)

Description: Assisted living facilities are for people with cognitive decline or those with trouble managing their daily activities like feeding themselves, getting dressed, or bathing. If your loved one can’t perform two or more basic daily activities, they become candidates for assisted living. Choosing an assisted living facility goes beyond just signing up and moving in. The choice should be carefully considered because this is where your loved ones will probably spend the rest of their lives. So, when the time comes, you have to consider pertinent things to help you make the right decisions.

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Scotland Pharmacists support co-workers with disabilities

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pharmacists-in-scotland-commits-to-support-co-workers-with-disabilities/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) brought together a wide range of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy organisations from across Scotland at the Scottish Parliament on Monday (3 October) to support people living with disabilities. The meeting was chaired by Jeremy Balfour MSP, Convener of the Scottish Parliament’s Cross-Party Group on Disability, and the meeting was also attended by the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer Alison Strath.

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Pharmacy professional leadership :Vision for the future

Posted by 23 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/our-vision-for-the-future-of-pharmacy-professional-leadership/)

Description: Today I’m proud to share with you the statement we submitted to the UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership in which we set out what professional leadership means to RPS. I recognise we haven’t always been clear in communicating our ideas to members and our external stakeholders. Through the Commission, and our own Independent Review of member participation and communications, we are determined to remedy this.

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Regulators reduced notice periods for supplementary hours

Posted by 24 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/regulators-reduce-required-notice-periods-for-changing-supplementary-hours/)

Description: The regulators have reduced the notice periods for change to supplementary opening hours for community pharmacy contractors from 1 October 2022. Following the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC)’s discussions with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England as part of Year 4 negotiations, it has been agreed that the required notice periods for changes to supplementary opening hours will reduce to five weeks.

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Margin delivery rates increases from October'22

Posted by 24 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/margin-delivery-rate-increases-from-october/)

Description: The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has announced the margin delivery rates will increase from October as the agreed £100m write off is implemented. “The baseline margin allowance will remain £800m per year in 2022/23 and 2023/24,” said PSNC.

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Dioralyte oral rehydration sachets:Supply expected until Dec

Posted by 24 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/limited-supply-of-dioralyte-oral-rehydration-sachets-expected-until-december/)

Description: The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Dioralyte oral rehydration sachets. “Dioralyte oral rehydration sachets are expected to be in limited supply until late December 2022. St Mark’s solution is available as an unlicensed special and can support an uplift in demand,” said DHSC.

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Answered questions on professional leadership commission

Posted by 24 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/chief-pharmacist-for-england-answer-pharmacists-questions-on-professional-leadership-commission/)

Description: The Chief Pharmacist for England and Co-Chairs of professional leadership commission has responded to the questions raised by the Pharmacists Defence Association (PDA)’s member on the professional leadership survey. In early September, the PDA wrote to the UK’s Chief Pharmaceutical Officers to increase transparency and confidence in the process by asking for clarification of some of the commission’s thinking, assumptions, and scope.

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Aspire Pharma acquires Morningside Pharmaceuticals

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/aspire-pharma-acquires-morningside-pharmaceuticals-and-its-subsidiaries/)

Description: Aspire Pharma has completed the acquisition of Morningside Pharmaceuticals (Loughborough), Morningside Healthcare (Leicester) and Morningside Healthcare (India); speciality generic pharmaceutical organisations. Morningside delivers Aspire added talent, increased in-market range, and an industry leading pipeline, complementary to Aspire’s.

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Melatonin to treat sleep onset insomnia in children:MHRA

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/mhra-approves-coloniss-melatonin-to-treat-sleep-onset-insomnia-in-children/)

Description: Colonis, a subsidiary company of the Clinigen Group has received the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) approval for Melatonin 1mg/ml Oral Solution for sleep onset insomnia in children and adolescents aged 6-17 years with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Clinical evidence demonstrates that Melatonin has the potential to decrease sleep latency and increase sleep efficiency in children with ADHD and chronic sleep onset insomnia.

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Well Pharmacy:Medicine aid relief for Pakistan flood victims

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/well-pharmacy-donate-medicines-to-support-aid-relief-for-pakistan-flood-victims/)

Description: Well Pharmacy, a subsidiary company of Bestway Group is donating US$400,000 worth of medicines to help the victims of those impacted by the recent flooding in Pakistan. The Bestway Group has raised funds to the tune of $2.3 million, which will be deployed urgently on the ground in Pakistan. The monies raised has been pledged to build homes (or shelters) for 5,000 families, provide usable water for more than 100,000 individuals and provide food and medical supplies to over 20,000 people.

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Pharmacy Business : How To Run Like A Pro

Posted by 26 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/how-to-run-your-pharmacy-business-like-a-pro-here-are-a-few-tips-and-trick-you-need/)

Description: he pharmacy business is one of the most profitable businesses on the planet. However, the trends are changing and as we move forward in this digital world, we see a transition from traditional business practices to modern and digital business practices that change the whole scenario. In this era of advanced technology, if you don’t keep up with the world, you lose the race. It is a fast-paced world where trends change every day, something might work today but it won’t work tomorrow, it will be replaced with something better and more efficient whether it is a tool, a technique, a marketing strategy, or a manufacturing process.

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Pharmacy first: How does it measure up in England ?

Posted by 26 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/guest-column-how-does-pharmacy-first-in-england-measure-up/)

Description: In a recent interview with The Telegraph, health secretary Steve Barclay stated that he has asked his officials within DHSC to look at a “pharmacy first” approach to alleviate pressures on A&E departments in order to avoid the widely predicted NHS winter crisis. On the face of it, this a welcome if long overdue recognition that community pharmacy is an essential part of our national healthcare infrastructure alongside our GP and A&E colleagues. But let’s not get carried away – we have had lots of praise from politicians in the past which have not then been backed by firm commitments for a sustainable future for the network.

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Proper Medical Aid :How To Get It If You’re Injured At Work

Posted by 26 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/how-to-get-the-proper-medical-aid-if-youre-injured-at-work/)

Description: It’s no secret that the world of work can be dangerous. Every day, workers are injured on the job, and in some cases, these injuries can be quite serious. If you’re unfortunate enough to find yourself in this situation, it’s important to know what steps to take to get the medical care you need. There are several ways to get proper medical aid if you’re injured at work, and each option has its own set of benefits and drawbacks.

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Water Filtration:6 Major Reasons Why Businesses Should Filter

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/6-major-reasons-why-businesses-should-filter-their-water/)

Description: Water is the lifeblood of any business – employees must stay hydrated and productive, and it’s needed for many industrial processes. That’s why businesses need to filter their water and remove any harmful contaminants. Here are six major reasons why businesses should filter their water.

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Haleon : Raising the bar for patient care

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/exclusive-raising-the-bar-for-patient-care/)

Description: Global consumer healthcare company Haleon has launched a new centre of excellence for a global leader in consumer health which will bring together world leading academics in human behaviour and frontline healthcare professionals including community pharmacists. Unveiled at the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Congress in ‘sunny’ Seville, Spain on September 20, the Centre will operate as a community of healthcare professionals and specialists in behavioural science, health psychology and the social sciences to solve some of the most pressing everyday health challenges.

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Twindemic of flu and Covid:Warning of difficult winter UK

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/health-officials-warn-of-difficult-winter-with-twindemic-of-flu-and-covid/)

Description: British health officials on Wednesday (September 28) warned that increased circulation of flu and a resurgence in Covid-19 could lead to a difficult winter that increases pressure on the already stretched NHS. Warnings over a possible “twindemic” of Covid-19 and flu have been issued each winter since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in early 2020, but Covid restrictions that limited social contact have meant flu levels stayed low.

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Positive Solutions,Charac:To Strengthen community pharmacy

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/positive-solutions-charac-partners-to-strengthen-digital-footprint-of-community-pharmacies/)

Description: Charac, an NHS-integrated one-stop platform for independent community pharmacies, and Positive Solutions, the fastest growing pharmacy IT provider in the UK, have agreed on a collaboration to support community pharmacies through new integrated technology platform – MyHealthHub. The tech platform aims to give pharmacies a powerful and compelling tool to both help retain and attract new patients. The app will also allow the over 7,200 independent high street pharmacies which are lacking a digital footprint to compete with larger online pharmacies by providing them with an online presence.

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Dekra : MHRA appoints to certify medical devices in UK

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/mhra-appoints-dekra-to-certify-medical-devices-in-uk/)

Description: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has appointed Dekra to certify medical devices in the UK. Dekra Certification UK has joined the three current UK approved bodies, increasing the UK’s capacity to process conformity assessments for medical devices to ensure safe and effective devices reach the UK public.

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25 Whistleblowing disclosures in a year : GPhC

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/gphc-received-25-whistleblowing-disclosures-in-a-year/)

Description: The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has revealed it has received 25 whistleblowing disclosures between April 2021 and March 2022. The pharmacy regulator said, in its annual report, that it has concluded enquiries on 22 disclosures so far with a further three still under review.

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Pharmanovia collaborates with Aquestive Therapeutics for diazepam buccal film - Latest Pharmacy News | Business | Magazine - Pharmacy Business

Posted by 50 minutes ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pharmanovia-collaborates-with-aquestive-therapeutics-for-diazepam-buccal-film/)

Description: Pharmanovia, the lifecycle management company has signed a licence and supply agreement with Aquestive Therapeutics for its patented diazepam buccal film formulation across the EU, UK, Switzerland, and Norway, as well as countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)– up to 48 markets in total. Aquestive Therapeutics has been granted tentative approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), for its diazepam buccal film for the acute treatment of intermittent, stereotypic episodes of frequent seizure activity (i.e., seizure clusters, acute repetitive seizures) that are distinct from a patient’s usual seizure pattern in patients with epilepsy 12 years of age and older.

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Future of vaccination services:Pharmacies support NHS plan

Posted by 1 hours ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pharmacies-could-support-nhs-plan-on-future-of-vaccination-services-with-additional-remuneration/)

Description: In its response to NHS England’s consultation on ‘the future of vaccination services’, the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has suggested that a wider range of NHS vaccinations being available from community pharmacies could support the achievement of increased vaccination levels. PSNC said: “Any additional services that contractors could provide can only be considered with additional remuneration above the current global sum in the community pharmacy contractual framework to ensure that the services are adequately resourced.”

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Pharmacy and Pharmacology reports : RPS launched

Posted by 3 hours ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/rps-launches-pharmacy-and-pharmacology-reports/)

Description: In partnership with Oxford University Press, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has launched the ‘RPS Pharmacy and Pharmacology’ reports. RPS Pharmacy and Pharmacology Reports is a new, fully open access journal and the sister journal to Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacology.

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Thousands of community pharmacies may close by 2024:NPA

Posted by 5 hours ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/thousands-of-community-pharmacies-may-close-by-2024-npa-commissioned-report-warns/)

Description: A new report commissioned by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has revealed harsh financial realities faced by community pharmacies in England. The report by Professor David Taylor of University College London warned that 1000s of community pharmacy closure might take place by 2024 in England if the sector was not supported with additional funds.

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Moderna bivalent vaccine:Concerns over needles and syringes

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pharmacists-highlight-concerns-over-needles-and-syringes-supplied-with-modernas-bivalent-vaccines/)

Description: The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has urged pharmacists working in Covid-19 vaccination role to report any concerns about the needles and syringes supplied with the Moderna Spikevax Bivalent vaccine. The association has heard reports of bending when vaccinators pierce the top of the vial containing the Covid-19 vaccine doses, needles falling out during manipulation and appearing to be bent even before removal from the packaging.

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Independent prescribing courses:New guidance from 1st Oct'22

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/new-guidance-for-entry-to-independent-prescribing-courses-to-be-applicable-from-1st-october/)

Description: The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has announced that the new requirement for independent prescribing courses will be applicable from 1st of October 2022. Pharmacists currently taking independent prescribing courses and those who apply before 1 October won’t be affected by the changes.

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GPhC temporary register:Pharmacists can practise till 2024

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pharmacists-on-gphc-temporary-register-can-practise-till-2024/)

Description: The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) temporary register which was expected to close on 30 September 2022 will continue for the next two years following a request from the secretary of state for health and social care. The temporary register was set up in 2020 after the then secretary of state asked the GPhC to use its emergency powers in order to rapidly register pharmacy professionals to assist in the national response to the Covid-19 emergency.

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World Pharmacists Day : UK pharmacist celebrates

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/uk-pharmacists-celebrate-world-pharmacists-day/)

Description: Three UK pharmacists are featured in the digital book of celebrations to mark the International Federation of Pharmacists’ (FIP) World Pharmacists’ Day 2022. Simon Nelson, Nelsons Pharmacy Group, Wales; Raj Rohilla, Midhurst Pharmacy (West Sussex)/Goys Pharmacy (Battersea)/ Hamlins Pharmacy (Shepherds Bush) and Olutayo Arikawe, Swinford Pharmacy, West Midlands were among 27 pharmacists from across the globe and the AmerisourceBergen family, who contributed to a digital book of celebration, which aims to highlight the changing role of pharmacists and how they can create healthier futures.

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International Pharmaceutical Federation : PDA joins

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pda-joins-international-pharmaceutical-federation/)

Description: The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has become a member of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP). On Thursday (22 September), the FIP council voted to welcome the PDA as a full member of the global federation of organisations that brings together and advances pharmacy.

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Campaign to support parents in pharmacy : RPS

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/rps-launches-campaign-to-support-parents-in-pharmacy/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has launched a new campaign to help parents and carers in pharmacy get the support they need in the workplace as part of its inclusion and diversity work. “A lack of flexibility in employment can mean work life balance is hard to keep, ramping up the pressure even more,” said RPS.

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World Pharmacists Day:PSNI appreciated pharmacists in NI

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/psni-appreciated-pharmacists-from-every-sector-in-ni-on-world-pharmacists-day/)

Description: On World Pharmacists’ Day, the Council of the Pharmaceutical Society NI (PSNI) thanked pharmacists working in every sector of pharmacy in Northern Ireland (NI) for their continued service to the public. The theme of this year’s International Pharmaceutical Federation’s World Pharmacists’ Day, (25 September 2022) was ‘Pharmacy united in action for a healthier world’.

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Fresh funding:PSNC faces criticism as deal shows no funds

Posted by 3 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/psnc-faces-sector-wide-criticism-as-deal-on-last-two-years-of-national-contract-shows-no-fresh-funding/)

Description: -Pharmacy bodies are “bitterly disappointed” that the latest deal on the national contract makes no commitment to “fresh funding”, with one organisation calling it “the biggest dis-service ever done” to community pharmacy. The only commitment made in monetary terms was one in which NHS England agreed to write off a sum of £100m in excess margin earned by contractors in previous years. This allowance, which can’t be seen as new cash injection, was said to have been made in recognition of the pressures facing the sector.

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Community pharmacy UK financial crisis 2022

Posted by 3 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/community-pharmacy-finances-need-an-open-heart-surgery-not-a-couple-of-paracetamol-tablets/)

Description: The English health secretary has fumbled the opportunity to prevent a crisis in the NHS this winter. She either does not understand or value the role of community pharmacy as the third pillar of patient access to essential healthcare. Her announcement that she wants community pharmacy to provide more services to take the strain off A&E departments and GP surgeries comes on the same day DHSC announces no new long-term investment to sustain the sector.

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Medicines adherence:NPA HEF funds breakthrough research

Posted by 3 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/npas-hef-funds-breakthrough-research-into-medicines-adherence/)

Description: The National Pharmacy Association (NPA)’s Health Education Foundation (HEF) has funded a major study that aimed to test the SPUR tool and evaluate how effective it was at measuring medicines adherence. The study has been published in the British Medical Journal Open. Dr Joshua Wells, a fourth year PhD candidate at Kingston University, who was awarded the NPA bursary, was the lead researcher for the SPUR UK study, under the guidance of Professor Reem Kayyali.

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New Pharmacy Quality Scheme begins next month

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/new-pharmacy-quality-scheme-begins-next-month/)

Description: The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has announced that the new Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) for this year will officially begin on October 10. From previous scheme £75m funding is also available and contractors will be able to claim an ‘Aspiration payment’ if they wish to, later this year.

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Boots,PDA agree on 4.5 pc pay rise for multiple pharmacists

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/boots-pda-agree-on-4-5-pc-pay-rise-for-multiples-pharmacists/)

Description: Boots pharmacists will receive a pay rise of 4.5 per cent as the pharmacy multiple and PDA Union jointly announce this year’s pay settlement. Following discussions between Boots management services and the PDA Union negotiators, the agreement was reached in relation to this year’s pay claim, effective from 1 November 2022.

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PSNC price concession fix for pharmacy contractors

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/psnc-calls-for-price-concession-fix-as-system-is-no-longer-working-for-pharmacy-contractors/)

Description: The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC)’s members are seeking immediate rescue packages for the sector to help with energy bills and to ease capacity constraints. In a meeting held on 14th and 15th September, the committee members expressed their anger and frustration on the reluctance of NHS England and government to fund pharmacy sustainably.

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Knee Surgery : 6 Tips to Help You Recover

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/undertaking-a-serious-knee-surgery-6-tips-to-help-you-recover/)

Description: If you are one of the unlucky few who require serious knee surgery, you will likely want to do everything possible to ensure a successful recovery. Knee surgeries can be difficult and frustrating, but with the right attitude and approach, you can make the process much easier on yourself. In this blog post, we will discuss six tips for recovering from serious knee surgery. Follow these tips and you will be on your way to a successful recovery!

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Soft tissue injuries: How to do your joint care

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/joint-care-managing-soft-tissue-injuries/)

Description: An ever-increasing emphasis is being placed on getting and staying fit and mobile, whatever your age, with good reason. Regular aerobic exercise (physical activity which gets the heart beating faster) helps patients to: Reduce or maintain body weight Reduce the risk of heart disease, strokes and diabetes Control blood sugar (helpful for diabetics) Maintain mobility and muscle strength, allowing daily activities to be undertaken more easily Improve mood, physical activity can be beneficial for everyone. However, injuries sometimes happen during exercise or everyday life. Collectively, injuries to tendons, ligaments and/or skeletal muscle, are referred to as musculoskeletal soft tissue injuries. Post pandemic pharmacists are now the first port of call for many seeking to self-treat so it is important that information, advice and a wide range of treatment options are available.

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Financial pressure,pharmacists shortage hinder DHSC new plan

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/financial-pressure-shortage-of-pharmacists-stumbling-blocks-for-sector-to-fulfil-dhscs-new-plan/)

Description: Community pharmacy bodies have said that the current crippling financial pressures and severe staff shortages will limit the sector from fully supporting the new health secretary’s ambition to improve patient care in England. Thérèse Coffey announced her plans on Thursday (September 22) which would be looking to reduce the country’s reliance on general practice by expanding the range of services available from community pharmacies and allowing pharmacists more “prescribing powers”.

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Changing landscape of community pharmacy

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/guest-column-changing-landscape-of-community-pharmacy/)

Description: As we transition in England through yet another NHS organisational change, I ask myself what does this mean for community pharmacy? I would like to think that this change will bring about opportunity and a chance for community pharmacy to showcase and continue the excellent work that was carried out during the height of the pandemic and is still ongoing today. I hope that it allows community pharmacy to be regarded as part of the NHS rather than sitting on the side lines. This change has to lead to better funding for community pharmacy, without sufficient funding we will see more pharmacies close.

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Technology and Leadership in community pharmacy

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/technology-leadership-in-pharmacy/)

Description: What skills does a pharmacist need these days? You’d think it would be sufficient to have a good understanding of pharmacy and the ability to offer a great patient service. Whilst this is true of course, the reality of the day to day role demands skills which most pharmacists have not been trained for as part of their formal qualification. At the very least, pharmacists find themselves responsible for running the pharmacy, managing people, managing processes and dealing with issues relating to customers, suppliers, surgeries, regulators and stakeholders. Even the most junior pharmacists quickly find themselves being accountable for the financial performance of their department and having to work within budgets or deliver on targets.

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Tag: pharmacy-business,Pharmacy-leadership-articles,Why-is-leadership-important-in-pharmacy,Pharmacist-as-a-leader,community-pharmacy,technology-in-pharmacy

Community pharmacy : Coping with pressure

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/guest-column-coping-with-pressure/)

Description: The country as a whole is facing uncertain and challenging times, and for our profession emerging from the second year of the pandemic, the pressures and stresses don’t look to be easing up. It is undeniable that the wellbeing of those in our pharmacy family has suffered and many face emotional and psychological challenges in addition to immense workplace pressure.

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Gut Health : How to improve patients digestive system

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/gastro-improving-your-patients-gut-health/)

Description: Gut microbiome is the combined genetic material (genomes) of the microorganisms residing in the gut. The term microbiota is used to describe the community of microorganisms themselves. Lower microbiota diversity indicates a microbial imbalance within the gut, and is often found in people with autoimmune diseases, obesity and cardiometabolic conditions.

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Pain Management in Elderly People |Role of Pharmacists

Posted by 7 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pain-management-managing-pain-in-older-people/)

Description: Pharmacists are a vital member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) supporting older people to manage their pain. The pharmacist is uniquely positioned to holistically review drug interactions and potential risks associated with each patient’s medication and has the expertise to suggest alternative treatment options to reduce the risks associated with polypharmacy or unwanted side effects caused by other medications.

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Joint Pain: Giving the right support in pharmacy

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/joint-care-giving-the-right-support-in-pharmacy/)

Description: During the coronavirus pandemic many people found themselves working from home, and this has continued to some extent in many businesses. A change in working environment can bring challenges, one of which can be joint pain and discomfort. Imagine you have gone from a busy office environment, meeting in boardrooms and visiting the canteen for a coffee, to working at home on your dining room table, walking several feet to get a cup of tea and sitting back down again, this change in surroundings can have an impact on your joints.

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Joint care : Supplements for joints health

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/joint-care-supplements-support-joint-health/)

Description: Dr Rod Hughes sets out how pharmacists can play a pivotal role in steering people with joint pain towards a prevention programme… Joint health supplements are big business in the UK, with millions of pounds spent over the counter every year. People turn to these supplements for various reasons, but most are seeking relief from the symptoms of arthritis, a group of painful long-term conditions thought to affect around 10 million people in this country.

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Workforce Wellbeing Survey 2022 :Pharmacists to complete

Posted by 8 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/rps-urge-pharmacists-to-complete-workforce-wellbeing-survey-2022/)

Description: To support the mental health and wellbeing of pharmacists, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) is running its fourth annual Workforce Wellbeing survey, in partnership with Pharmacist Support. This year it’s focussed on exploring some of the obstacles that prevent workforce wellbeing measures being implemented in practice.

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Covid-19 booster vaccine : MHRA approves second bivalent

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/mhra-approves-second-covid-19-booster-vaccine/)

Description: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved a second “bivalent” vaccine as a Covid-19 booster. The updated booster vaccine made by Pfizer/BioNTech, targeting two coronavirus variants, has been approved for use in individuals aged 12 years and above.

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PSNC challenges price concessions imposed by DHSC

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/psnc-challenges-price-concessions-imposed-by-dhsc/)

Description: The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has challenged price concessions imposed by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) on some of the medicines. It has raised concerns on the process for setting price concessions to senior government officials responsible for medicines supply, warning that the system is not working in the current environment from a community pharmacy contractor perspective.

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Contact Lens : How Has Technology Changed

Posted by 9 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/how-has-technology-changed-contact-lenses/)

Description: Technological innovation has touched our lives in immeasurable ways, from city infrastructure to personal entertainment and beyond. Even our health and conditions have been improved by the right tech innovations; contact lenses were one such innovation, having been safely pioneered as recently as the 19th century. But there are more recent developments which could change the lives of contact lens users forever; what are they?

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Parvatiben Solanki: Community pharmacy pays tributes

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/remembering-parvatiben-solanki-community-pharmacy-pays-tributes-to-visionary-and-pioneer/)

Description: Pharmacists, politicians, faith and community leaders paid tribute to Parvatiben Solanki, the co-founder of the Asian Media Group (AMG), publishers of Pharmacy Business magazine. Mrs Solanki passed away in London last Thursday (September 8). She was 86. Along with her husband, the late Ramniklal Solanki CBE, Mrs Solanki played a key role in establishing AMG as one of Britain’s largest Asian publishing houses.

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Community pharmacy pay negotiations Wales : PDA

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pda-calls-for-tripartite-structures-for-community-pharmacists-pay-negotiations-in-wales/)

Description: The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has reacted to the chief pharmaceutical officer (CPhO) for Wales’s offer for community pharmacy contractors, offering a funding uplift for community pharmacy on the condition of an increase in pay for some staff by at least the amount currently being imposed upon NHS employees. The PDA has expressed a mixed reaction to the intervention being attempted by the Welsh government.

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Susan Rienow : ABPI elects as vice president

Posted by 10 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/abpi-elects-pfizers-susan-rienow-as-vice-president/)

Description: The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) has appointed Susan Rienow, country president of Pfizer, as its vice president. “As vice president, she will support the president, Pinder Sahota, general manager and corporate vice president of Novo Nordisk UK, in delivering his priorities. These are improving access to medicines, delivering economic growth and helping to find solutions to big societal challenges such as climate change, AMR, and inequalities,” said ABPI in a statement.

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Cost of living Scotland: Pharmacists march demand action

Posted by 12 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pharmacists-march-to-demand-action-on-cost-of-living-in-scotland/)

Description: Pharmacists, along with workers from other public sector workplaces, marched on 8 September demanding that the Scottish government take all available action to mitigate the biggest reduction in living standards workers will have experienced for generations. Pharmacists Defence’ Association (PDA) members participated in the Scottish Trade Unions Congress (STUC) march to let the government know that “Scotland demands better”.

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Temazepam 10mg,20mg tab:DHSC Medicine Supply Notification

Posted by 12 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/dhsc-issues-medicine-supply-notification-for-temazepam-10mg-20mg-tablets/)

Description: The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Temazepam 10mg and 20mg tablets. “Temazepam 10mg and 20mg tablets are in limited supply until w/c 5th December 2022. Alternative benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics remain available and will be able to support increased demand,” said DHSC.

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PSNC publish pharmacy representation progress update

Posted by 12 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/psnc-publish-pharmacy-representation-progress-update-and-a-toolkit-for-lpcs/)

Description: The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has published an update on the work it is doing as part of the Transforming Pharmacy Representation (TAPR) Programme to take forward the mandate from contractors to deliver the Review Steering Group (RSG) recommendations. The update is primarily aimed at LPCs – with whom PSNC has been working closely on some of the TAPR work over the summer.

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Dispensing of controlled drugs:PSNC guidance for instalment

Posted by 12 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/queens-funeral-bank-holiday-psncs-guidance-for-instalment-dispensing-of-controlled-drugs/)

Description: The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has issued a revised guidance for the dispensing of controlled drugs in instalments on 19 September that has been declared as a bank holiday for Her Majesty The Queen’s state funeral.

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Discount deduction system:PSNC to host webinar on next month

Posted by 13 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/psnc-to-host-webinar-on-discount-deduction-system-next-month/)

Description: The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC)’s director of pharmacy funding Mike Dent and Jack Cresswell, its funding strategy manager, will be hosting a webinar about changes to the discount deduction system on Wednesday 12th October at 7.30pm.

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Raj Aggarwal:Recollections of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Posted by 13 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/raj-aggarwal-my-recollections-of-her-majesty-queen-elizabeth-ii/)

Description: It was my great privilege be appointed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to serve as her representative in South Glamorgan as Deputy Lord Lieutenant and also as Honorary Captain in the Royal Navy. During that time I was incredibly lucky to have met her on a number of occasions, including the state opening of Parliament, the Buckingham Palace Summer Garden Party, the Commonwealth reception and at various culture celebrations.

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Autumn Covid-19 Booster: Pharmacist can book from Sept 7

Posted by 13 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/community-pharmacy-staff-can-book-autumn-covid-19-booster-vaccination-from-september-7/)

Description: Healthcare workers, including community pharmacy staff, can book their Covid-19 booster vaccination through the National Booking Service from Wednesday (September 7) onwards. NHS England has announced that around seven million people, including those aged 75 and over, people who are immunosuppressed and health and care workers will be able to book an appointment for their Covid-19 booster vaccinations online or by calling 119.

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Swiss competition watchdog probes Novartis over patent use

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/swiss-competition-watchdog-probes-novartis-over-patent-use/)

Description: The Swiss competition commission (COMCO) has opened an investigation of Novartis over possible unlawful use of a patent to reduce competitive pressure, the Swiss drugmaker confirmed on Thursday, September 15. COMCO conducted an early morning raid on the company on Sept. 13, it said in a statement that did not name Novartis, which subsequently said in its own statement that it was the group under investigation.

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WHO chief : End of Covid-19 is ‘in sight’

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/end-of-covid-19-is-in-sight-who-chief/)

Description: The world has never been in a better position to end the Covid-19 pandemic, the head of the World Health Organization said on September 14, his most optimistic outlook yet on the years-long health crisis which has killed over six million people. “We are not there yet. But the end is in sight,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters at a virtual press conference.

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PDA welcomes regulator’s measure to improve online exams

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pda-welcomes-regulators-measure-to-improve-online-exams/)

Description: The Pharmacist’ Defence Association (PDA) has welcomed the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI)’s plan to ensure a more robust, fair and positive experience for trainees, provisionally registered and potential pharmacists who will be sitting the November 2022 assessment.

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Olbas Oil new TV ad to debut this October

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/olbas-oils-new-tv-ad-to-debut-this-october/)

Description: Olbas has announced the launch of its new TV ad campaign which will debut across the country this October. The TV campaign, which will be supported by a £1.5 million pound media investment, has been directed by commercial film director, Anthony Farquhar-Smith.

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Dr Therese Coffey replaces Steve Barclay as health secretary

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/breaking-dr-therese-coffey-replaces-steve-barclay-as-health-secretary/)

Description: Dr Thérèse Coffey, the MP for Suffolk Coastal, has been appointed as health secretary — the fourth person to get the job after Jeremy Hunt, Matt Hancock, Sajid Javid and Steve Barclay in the past five years. She replaces Steve Barclay who held the job for just two months between July and September.

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5 Practical Weight Loss Tips for Beginners

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/practical-weight-loss-tips-for-beginners/)

Description: There are several benefits to losing weight, including higher self-esteem, better mood, improved sleep pattern, and better health in general. In addition, you can prevent various health concerns associated with obesity, such as heart problems and diabetes. There are different ways to help reduce weight, including lifestyle changes. It requires discipline, perseverance, and commitment to reach your goal and maintain it. The first step to making these changes can be challenging, but you must push yourself and keep moving forward to achieve your objective. If you are a beginner, the weight loss tips can be overwhelming, and some may be too hard to do that it could demotivate you or make you give up. So, we listed some tips for losing weight that are ideal for beginners.

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PSNC advice for community pharmacies on bank holiday

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/psncs-advice-for-community-pharmacies-on-bank-holiday-for-queens-state-funeral/)

Description: As 19th September has been declared a bank holiday for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral, the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has advised that there is a need for some pharmacies to remain open for public interest. NHS England has discussed with PSNC how this will impact community pharmacy and is in the process of sending a letter to all contractors, setting out the above and requesting that they work with their local NHS England team to help plan arrangements for pharmaceutical provision in the area on the 19th of September.

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PSNC launches impact calculator tool for community pharmacy

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/psnc-launches-impact-calculator-tool-for-community-pharmacy/)

Description: The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has developed a webtool to help community pharmacy contractors estimate the impact on their payments under the new discount deduction system. The calculator aims to illustrate the changes to discount deduction that a pharmacy could experience during the transition to the new arrangements from October 2022 to January 2024, when the new system will be fully in place.

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Queen Elizabeth II: Community pharmacy deeply saddened

Posted by 15 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/community-pharmacy-deeply-saddened-as-queen-elizabeth-dies-at-96-ending-an-era-for-britain/)

Description: Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, the nation’s figurehead and a towering presence on the world stage for seven decades, died peacefully at her home in Scotland on Thursday aged 96. “The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family,” the new king, her eldest son Charles, said.

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£20 and £50 paper notes to expire by end of September

Posted by 16 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/20-and-50-paper-notes-to-expire-by-end-of-september/)

Description: Businesses, including community pharmacies, that handle cash have been urged to prepare for the removal of £20 and £50 paper banknotes from circulation. The paper notes of both denominations will no longer be legal tender from Friday 30 September. Cash handling experts Volumatic reminded businesses to make sure that they deposit any paper notes at banks by this date, and ensure they would not be accepting any further paper notes from customers from 1 October onwards.

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Mental Health Issues :Top Ways Medications Help To Treat

Posted by 16 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/top-ways-medications-can-help-in-treating-mental-health-issues/)

Description: Mental health issues are very common, and one in four people will experience a mental health problem in their lifetime. Unfortunately, many people do not seek treatment because they are embarrassed or ashamed. However, there is no need to be ashamed – mental health problems are just like any other medical condition. Treatment options include therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes. In this blog post, we will discuss the top ways medications can help in treating mental health issues. We will also dispel some of the myths about mental health medications.

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SSP for Lipitor 10mg chewable tablets expired

Posted by 16 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/ssp-for-dispense-lipitor-10mg-chewable-tablets-expired/)

Description: The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that sufficient stock of Lipitor 10mg chewable tablets is now available to meet normal demand. Therefore, the Serious Shortage Protocol, SSP032 Lipitor 10mg chewable tablets expired at 23.59pm on Friday (9 September).

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Locum pharmacist rates up by 14 per cent across UK:Survey

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/locum-pharmacist-rates-up-by-14-per-cent-across-uk-survey-reveals/)

Description: Locate a Locum’s analysis has found that there has been around 14 per cent rise in rate of locum pharmacists in a year. The report said: “Post-covid locum pharmacist rates remain at an all-time high because of a variety of internal and external factors, including continued strong local and regional demand for pharmacist services, which is more acute in some areas, and some persistent last-minute or unplanned booking activity among pharmacies.”

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SSPs for Estraderm MX 25mcg and 100mcg patches : DHSC

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/dhsc-issues-ssps-for-estraderm-mx-25mcg-and-100mcg-patches/)

Description: The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued two new Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for Estraderm MX 25mcg and 100mcg patches. Effective from 8 September 2022, SSP035 and SSP036 provide that for every Estraderm MX 25mcg or 100mcg patch originally prescribed, one Evorel 25mcg patch or 100mcg patch must be supplied, respectively. Both SSPs are currently set to expire on 16 September 2022.

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Premises Injury Cases:4 Legal Facts Businesses Should Know

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/4-legal-facts-businesses-should-know-about-handling-premises-injury-cases/)

Description: Businesses have a responsibility for the safety of their employees, as well as visitors that are on their premises. If an injury occurs on their property, a company can be held responsible. There are various issues and rules that may apply, so it is important to know the facts regarding such situations. Here are 4 impacts legalities to consider for your business when dealing with such incidents.

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Michael Yates : Appointed as COO of Ceuta Group

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/ceuta-group-appoints-pgs-michael-yates-as-chief-operating-officer/)

Description: Ceuta Group has appointed Michael Yates as chief operating officer (COO). In his new role, he will focus on the exploration of future acquisitions to support the Group’s growth plans and ensure it continues to provide innovative services and unlock new opportunities for its clients.

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Roger Scarlett-Smith steps down as head of STADA UK

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/roger-scarlett-smith-steps-down-as-head-of-stada-uk/)

Description: In a mutual agreement with the STADA board, Roger Scarlett-Smith has stepped down from his role as head of UK. The company has assigned the responsibility of UK operation to Rudolf Bär with current responsibilities as cluster head for Mid-Sized European Markets.

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Hallo Healthcare : McKesson UK changes name

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/mckesson-uk-changes-name-to-hallo-healthcare/)

Description: McKesson UK has announced that it has changed its name to Hallo Healthcare Group. This year, in April, European asset management group Aurelius completed the acquisition of McKesson UK.

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RPS:Regulators,pharmacy teams define clear plan

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/rps-urges-regulators-pharmacy-teams-to-define-clear-prioritsation-plan-ahead-of-winter-pressure/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has called pharmacy employers and pharmacy trade unions to come together to a round table meeting to agree on principles for a way forward that ensures patients benefit consistently from access to high quality, adequately staffed, safe pharmacy services. It has also urged the governments, NHS organisations and individual pharmacy teams to define clear prioritisation plans, which can be embedded in organisational business continuity plans which set out the pharmacy services that are essential and must always be provided and can be de-prioritised at specific levels of pressures.

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PSNC:Community pharmacy workforce survey mandatory

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/completion-of-community-pharmacy-workforce-survey-will-be-mandatory-psnc/)

Description: The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has called for improved workforce planning to be undertaken by the government and NHS. However, for this to happen, it added, “high quality workforce data for community pharmacy needs to be available.”

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Pharmaceutical Press ties up with Datapharm

Posted by 26 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/pharmaceutical-press-ties-up-with-datapharm/)

Description: Pharmaceutical Press, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society publishing arm, has announced its partnership with Datapharm Ltd. Under the new partnership, Electronic Medicines Compendium (emc) the latest product to be added to MedicinesComplete, the online medicines information platform from Pharmaceutical Press.

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Community pharmacies are underpaid for their work :Survey

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/vast-majority-of-uk-adults-say-community-pharmacies-are-underpaid-for-the-work-they-do-npa-survey/)

Description: Eighty-five per cent of adults responding to a survey commissioned by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) have agreed that community pharmacies are underfunded and that the sector needs more investment to be able to do the work it does. The survey of 1,000+ adults in England was carried out online between August 26 and 30 by an agency called Research Without Barriers (RWB) on behalf of the NPA.

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NPA warns of multi-million energy hit for pharmacies

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/npa-warns-of-multi-million-energy-hit-for-pharmacies-psnc-calls-for-urgent-support-for-sector/)

Description: The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has warned of multi-million financial hit for community pharmacies, while the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has renewed its calls for urgent financial support amid a looming energy bill crisis. NPA board member, Olivier Picard, this week shared a screenshot of his estimated electricity bill on WhatsApp groups. Upon expiration of his current arrangements, in October, his electricity bill could rise from its current £1,821 for one pharmacy to an estimated £6,914 – a near fourfold increase.

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NHS booking and referral standard:PSNC,NHS digital seek view

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/psnc-nhs-digital-seek-community-pharmacies-views-on-new-nhs-booking-and-referral-standard/)

Description: Community pharmacy teams are urged to share their views relating to the new NHS Booking and Referral Standard (BaRS). “This will ensure that the tool supports the needs of pharmacy team members and their patients,” said the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC).

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Organ donations:14-year-old campaigner to Phoenix UK office

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/14-year-old-heart-transplant-campaigner-champions-organ-donation-during-visit-to-phoenix-uk-office/)

Description: A 14-year-old heart transplant campaigner visited Phoenix UK’s headquarters in Runcorn recently to raise awareness of the importance of organ donations. The visit by Max Johnson, founder of ‘Max and Keira’s law’, along with his mother Emma, coincided with the launch of Phoenix UK’s partnership with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) in which the pharmaceutical provider committed to set a donation goal of raising £20,000 by June 2023 for the heart charity.

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Non-Invasive Liver Test:Benefits For Diagnosing NASH/NAFLD

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/benefits-of-non-invasive-liver-tests-for-diagnosing-nash-nafld/)

Description: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common liver condition that requires timely diagnosis. It involves a spectrum of liver conditions ranging from non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) to fibrosis and can eventually evolve into cirrhosis. Over the years, liver biopsy has been the popular diagnostic procedure for NASH/NAFLD. However, considering the progressive nature of NAFLD, sole reliance on liver biopsy procedures does not only lack feasibility but is also susceptible to suboptimal standardization. Going through liver biopsy surgery is unnecessary at the slightest observation of NAFLD symptoms.

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New discount deduction system for community pharmacy: DHSC

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/dhsc-introduces-new-discount-deduction-system-for-community-pharmacy/)

Description: The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has introduced new arrangements for the application of discount deduction to community pharmacy payments which will be implemented in six financial quarters beginning in October 2022 and concluding in January 2024. Under the new discount deduction system, the current single scale will be split into three groups: one each for generic medicines, branded medicines, and appliances. Separate fixed deduction rates have been determined for each group.

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Covid-19 trials launch study to test monkeypox treatment

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/oxford-university-scientists-behind-key-covid-19-trial-launch-study-to-test-monkeypox-treatment/)

Description: The British scientists behind one of the major therapeutic Covid-19 trials have turned their focus to treatments for monkeypox, a viral disease that has been labelled a global health emergency by the World Health Organization. The team from Oxford University behind the so-called RECOVERY trial — which honed in on four effective Covid treatments — on Tuesday unveiled a new trial, dubbed PLATINUM, to confirm whether Siga Technologies’ tecovirimat is an effective treatment for monkeypox.

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Rishi Sunak attacks Covid lockdown response

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/sunak-attacks-covid-lockdown-response/)

Description: Former chancellor Rishi Sunak, one of two candidates vying to be Britain’s next premier, criticised the way outgoing prime minister Boris Johnson handled the Covid-19 pandemic, saying it had been a mistake to “empower” scientists and that the downsides of lockdowns were suppressed.

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Addiction: 6 Ways To Help A Family Member Struggling With

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/6-ways-to-help-a-family-member-struggling-with-addiction/)

Description: Addiction is a difficult disease to deal with, both for the person who is struggling with it and for their loved ones. If you have a family member who is battling addiction, it can be hard to know what to do to help them. The good news is that there are things you can do to support your loved ones and improve their chances of recovery. In this blog post, we will discuss six ways that families can help their loved ones struggling with addiction.

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