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Pharmacy contract consultation to review medicine margin and reimbursement, says Kinnock

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Kinnock Confirms Medicine Margin Review In Pharmacy Contract
Stephen Kinnock confirms that the 2025/26 Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework will include reviewing the allowance for medicine margin as part of funding, and any further changes to the reimburse...
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February 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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NPA board update: David Thomas succeeds Raj Aggarwal OBE

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NPA Board Election 2024 | New Members For England, Wales,Scotland
Five NPA members are contesting for the final board seat in England, while David Thomas joins as Wales' representative. The new Board will assume roles in April.
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February 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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NHS trusts in ‘precarious’ state as deficits return – Nuffield Trust warns
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NHS Trusts In Deprived Areas Face Deepest Deficits
NHS trusts in England face a £1.2B overspend, with the most deprived areas hit hardest. Financial strain raises concerns over future reforms.
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February 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Increase protected learning time for NHS pharmacists – GHP launches national campaign
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Pharmacists Call For 10% Protected Learning Time | GHP Campaign
NHS pharmacists should have a minimum of 10% of their contracted hours protected for supporting professional activities (SPA), the Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists (GHP) said.
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February 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Suppressing pharmacy funding crisis analysis would be ‘outrageous’, warns NPA

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Pharmacy Funding Crisis | NPA Urges Immediate Release Of Review
The NPA fears that the report won't be published until after the government finishes current consultations on pharmacy funding.
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February 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Exclusive: Pharmacy leaders have the opportunity to “co-create the future” with greater collaboration
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Pharmacy Leaders Must Collaborate For A Stronger Voice | UKPPLAB
The UK Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board (UKPPLAB) aims to enable greater collaboration among pharmacy leaders from across the sector to build a stronger voice | Royal Pharmaceutical Soc...
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February 12, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Pharmacy is under severe strain, time for the government to back those who put patients first #UK #pharmacy #pharma

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Pharmacy Crisis Deepens 2025 : Urgent NHS Funding Needed Now
Pharmacy has always put patients first. The Government and NHS must recognise this and fund the sector sufficiently to secure it’s future.
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February 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Future of community pharmacy: Be more private
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Why Community Pharmacy Must Embrace Private Services
Community pharmacy faces an unsustainable NHS contract. Tariq Muhammad explores how private services can secure the future of pharmacy, with technology like Titanverse leading the way.
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February 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Ashley Dalton MP appointed junior health minister after Andrew Gwynne’s dismissal

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Ashley Dalton Appointed DHSC Minister Amid Cabinet Changes
Ashley Dalton joins DHSC as a junior minister after Andrew Gwynne's dismissal. Douglas Alexander and Lords Moraes, Wilson also take new roles.
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February 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Ex-Haleon VP Bas Vorsteveld joins Kenvue

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Bas Vorsteveld Joins Kenvue As Area Managing Director, Driving Growth & Innovation 2025
Bas Vorsteveld announced his departure from Haleon in October 2024. He will now oversee Kenvue’s Northern Europe business in the UK, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland.
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February 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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NHS updates green plan guidance: Patients urged to return used inhalers to pharmacies
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NHS Green Plan 2025 : Bold Steps To Cut Medicine Emissions
Inhalers contribute a large portion of NHS emissions. Patients encouraged to return used or expired inhalers to pharmacies for appropriate disposal.
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February 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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7 million people lose access to local pharmacy since 2017
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England Lost 7 Million Hours Of Pharmacy Time In Two Years
Rural areas were particularly impacted, with Cambridgeshire, Wiltshire, Kent and Devon losing maximum hours of pharmacy care and time.
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February 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Keir Starmer scraps ‘shoplifters’ charter’ to tackle rising retail crime #UK #pharmacy

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Keir Starmer Criticizes Tories, Pledges To Tackle Retail Crime
Keir Starmer criticizes the Conservative approach to shoplifting and pledges to tackle retail crime through Labour’s crackdown, including new laws, funding, and increased police presence.
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February 6, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Pharmacy First needs proper support to reach its full potential: Numark
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Pharmacy First: Workforce Capacity Continues To Be A Concern
Pharmacy First has delivered 2M+ consultations, proving its value. But sustainable funding, fair remuneration, and digital integration are key to long-term success.
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February 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Well Pharmacy launches Online Doctor service in partnership with Expert Health #pharmacy #pharma #healthcare #UK

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Well Pharmacy Online Doctor | Get Safe Prescriptions Online 2025
Well Pharmacy’s Online Doctor service offers fast, safe, and discreet prescription treatments—trusted care from the UK’s leading independent pharmacy.
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February 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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NHS Scotland’s ‘free’ paracetamol costs taxpayers £8.53 per pack
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NHS Scotland Pays £8.50 For Paracetamol, Waste £27 Million
An analysis has revealed that the NHS Scotland pays as much as £8.53 per pack of paracetamol under its free prescription policy.
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February 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Weight loss medicines: GPhC tightens online supply rules, sector welcomes changes
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GPhC Updates Pharmacy Guidance For Weight Loss Medicines
General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has updated its online pharmacy guidance, reinforcing two-way patient-prescriber interaction for weight loss medicines.
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February 4, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Accord Healthcare launches Disulfiram for treatment of alcoholism

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Disulfiram Treatment For Alcohol Dependence | Safe Effective 2025
Accord Healthcare launches Disulfiram in the UK for alcohol dependence. Disulfiram treatment & disulfiram-alcohol reaction for safe recovery.
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February 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Government action to tackle obesity crisis ‘far from bold’ – say Lords

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Obesity Crisis 2025 : UK Government’s Weak Response Sparks Criticism
The Lords Food, Diet & Obesity Committee slams the UK government’s weak response to obesity, urging bold action to reshape the food environment.
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February 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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RCGP urges NHS England to confirm TERS funding for 2025/26

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RCGP Urges NHS To Secure TERS Funding For 2025-26 | Pharmacy Biz
The RCGP calls on NHS England to confirm TERS funding for 2025-26, ensuring GP retention, patient care stability, and a stronger healthcare system.
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January 31, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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NPA Insurance enhances locum pharmacist professional indemnity policy

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Enhanced Indemnity Cover For Locum Pharmacists | NPA Insurance 2025
Trust NPA Insurance for enhanced locum pharmacist indemnity cover. Reliable, expert-backed protection ensures peace of mind and top-tier patient care.
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January 31, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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Haleon invests over £43mn to upgrade its Richmond R&D facility

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Haleon Invests $43M+ To Enhance Health & Safety Standards
Haleon upgrades its Richmond Rd. facility with a $43M+ investment, boosting health, safety, and production standards for trusted consumer healthcare products.
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January 30, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Expand Pharmacy First to free up 40 million GP appointments – CCA urges policymakers
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Pharmacy First could free up 40mn GP appointments if expanded - CCA
Marking Pharmacy First's first anniversary in England, the Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) has called on policymakers to expand the service.
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January 30, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Pharmacists should not be obligated to participate in assisted dying – RPS

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Pharmacists & Assisted Dying: RPS Stands for Ethical Choice 2025
Pharmacists should not be obligated to assist in euthanasia, says RPS, stressing ethical rights & patient safety. Learn more about their stance today.
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January 29, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Funding crucial to drive Scotland Pharmacy First expansion – Numark #pharmacy #UK

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Funding Vital for Scotland’s Pharmacy First Expansion 2025 | Numark
Scotland’s Pharmacy First expansion hinges on crucial funding. Numark urges investment to enhance patient care, improve access, and boost pharmacy services.
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January 29, 2025 at 9:46 AM