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Vaccinations

Superdrug launches private flu vaccination service in 170 pharmacies

Superdrug has launched a private flu vaccination service priced at £9.95 for health and beauty card members, or £19.95 for non-members.

03 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy team

Numark: NHS England ‘roadblock’ stops pharmacy technicians providing flu jabs

Numark’s Harry McQuillan has criticised NHS England over its failure to update the 2024-25 flu service specification.

23 Aug 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Services

NHS confirms staggered launch dates for 2024-25 pharmacy flu campaign

Jabs to start for pregnant women from September 1 and other groups in October.

19 Aug 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Medicines

Be aware of error in Diflucan patient leaflet, MHRA tells pharmacists

The MHRA said there was “no risk to product quality” and insisted the batches were not being recalled.

12 Aug 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Vaccinations

Flu PGD updated to allow pharmacy technicians to administer vaccine

NHS England has approved the patient group direction to be used by community pharmacies during the September to March 2025 flu vaccination season

09 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Policy

RPS publishes manifesto to influence MPs ahead of general election

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has published seven issues which it said pharmacy teams should canvass their local MPs on.

28 May 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Flu

Pharmacy Excellence - Flu Refresher 2024 / 2025

Flu refresher training for the 2024 / 2025 season

17 Apr 2024 , 27 Min Module

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Counter Excellence: Flu Champions 2024 / 2025

This module will prepare you to support your customers during the flu season in 2024/25.

17 Apr 2024 , 30 Min Module

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Vaccinations

October start date for over-65s national flu jab programme

DHSC announces October start date based on advice around peak flu circulation timings

12 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Policy

Sigma conference: Large multiples cannot have ‘disproportionate’ influence on CPE negotiations

Conference hears that CPE must ensure its board reflects the sector's composition.

27 Feb 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Gastrointestinal

Repeat offenders

Heartburn and indigestion are common but often mistaken for one another, so how can pharmacy teams help customers identify and tackle these different conditions?

08 Feb 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Medicines

New restrictions on prescribing of fluoroquinolones

Systemic fluoroquinolones must now only be prescribed when other commonly recommended antibiotics are inappropriate, the MHRA advises after safety review

23 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Cough & cold

Advising on cold and flu

Get ready to advise customers on managing cold and flu symptoms

22 Dec 2023 , 3 Min Module

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Gastrointestinal

Reflux

Update your understanding about reflux and provide reassurance and advice to parents.

13 Nov 2023 , 5 Min Module

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Older people's health

Winter warmers

Winter can be a challenging time for older customers, but pharmacy teams can offer a warm welcome in the colder months.

13 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Cough & cold

Finding cold comforts

As the winter season sets in, pharmacies will be inundated with customers suffering from cold and flu symptoms. How teams can best help those affected?

17 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article