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Clinical
NHSE publishes guidance for community pharmacies dealing with suspected mpox
6th September 2024
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Clinical
MHRA warns men taking valproate to use contraception over small risk to children
6th September 2024
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Community
Pharmacy contract negotiations expected to resume 'soon'
5th September 2024
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Community
PDA launches 'medicines to Gaza' initiative
5th September 2024
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Allergy
Primary care staff need more support to manage rise in food allergies, say researchers
4th September 2024
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Analysis
ARRS recruitment slowing across the board, data suggests
4th September 2024
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Community
NHSE issues advice to pharmacies ahead of early release of prisoners
3rd September 2024
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Community
Pharmacy relocates to temporary cabin following fire
3rd September 2024
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Community
NPA warns of 'pharmacy deserts' in rural and deprived areas
3rd September 2024
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Allergy
Epi-pen shortage affected pharmacist’s response to fatal Costa allergy
2nd September 2024
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Community
More pharmacies miss Pharmacy First thresholds as rise to 20 begins
2nd September 2024
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Clinical
Diabetes drugs found to lower risk of dementia in large analysis
2nd September 2024
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Clinical
High-dose psilocybin may be effective in treating depression
2nd September 2024
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Community
South East London pharmacies get increased patient record access
30th August 2024
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Clinical
Suicide rates highest seen in 25 years, official figures show
30th August 2024
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Community
Some pharmacies to start issuing NHS electronic prescriptions
29th August 2024
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Community
Pharmacy pressures impacting care homes, suggests CQC survey
29th August 2024
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Community
Libraries to help patients use NHS app
29th August 2024
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Clinical
Pharmacist in practice: How a primary care ADHD service is 'life changing' for patients
28th August 2024
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Clinical
Puberty blockers can still be prescribed in some cases, says NHS England
28th August 2024
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Community
Protect pharmacists' right to refuse involvement in assisted dying, says RPS
28th August 2024
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Community
GPhC to 'green' its regulatory framework
27th August 2024
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Community
Six in ten pharmacies losing money, reports CPE
27th August 2024
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Clinical
NHS 111 to offer mental health crisis support
27th August 2024
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Clinical
Puberty blockers ban extended until late November
23rd August 2024
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Clinical
Shortages hit contraceptive pills plus ADHD and addiction meds
23rd August 2024
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Cancer
Engage with pharmacy teams on major conditions, leaders urge government
23rd August 2024
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Community
Pharmacies could improve UK's poor access to evening and weekend care
23rd August 2024
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