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People

New boss for Cegedim Rx

Tracey Robertson takes over from Phil Galt at the pharmacy software supplier.

24 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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People

Boots announces passing of deputy superintendent

Dr José Moss had fought cancer for two years and passed away on January 10.

23 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Employment

Pharmacy technician fellowship

The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and the Office of the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer (CPhO Office) at NHS England will be co-hosting a new pharmacy technician fellowship in 2025.

23 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Education & training

Race Equality Week 2025

Take the 5-day challenge

20 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Business

Notification of change of registered business address

From 13th January 2025, the registered business address for the Association of Pharmacy Technicians has changed

16 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Clinical services

Pharmacy First consultations up 10pc in week before Christmas

Pharmacy First providing NHS access for patients at times when they are unable to go elsewhere, says CCA.

15 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

Managing Menopause

Encourage open conversation with customers to support them through their menopause journey

14 Jan 2025 , 10 Min Module

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Digital & technology

RPS launches new policy on use of ‘AI in Pharmacy’

The RPS has published a new policy outlining how artificial intelligence can be used to support pharmacy services.

14 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Education & training

Numark and Buttercups unveil technician apprenticeship training initiative

Numark and Buttercups training initiative offers funded pharmacy technician apprenticeships for older candidates

14 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Policy

Select committee report: Government makes no promises on pharmacy funding

The Government says it is committed to expanding the clinical role of community pharmacy and improving workforce planning but won’t make any commitments on funding.

13 Jan 2025 , 3 Min Article

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Cough & cold

Cold & flu

The average adult suffers two to four colds a year in the UK. Children are even more prone, experiencing five to eight colds on average. As self care advice and OTC products for cold and flu are commonly available from the pharmacy, it is important pharmacy teams know what to recommend.

10 Jan 2025 , 15 Min Module

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Asthma & COPD

Asthma management

Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians. Written in conjunction with the Pharmacy Magazine CPD series, it will mirror the magazine’s programme throughout the year. The series has been designed for you to use as part of your continuing professional development. Reflective exercises have been included to help you put your learning into practice.

10 Jan 2025 , 10 Min Module

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Pain relief

Let the pain fall

With support from the pharmacy, customers don’t need to put up with pain alone.

10 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Men's health

Man oh man

Data shows that in many instances, men are suffering from conditions at higher rates than women, and are even dying earlier. We explore how pharmacy teams can support men’s health from behind the counter.

10 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Sustainability

Sustaining the system

Can the pharmacy team play a role in making the healthcare sector more sustainable? We find out how every change implemented counts.

10 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Contract

NPA: Pharmacy contract delays could lead to first collective action in history

Trade body says contract stalemate “utterly unacceptable”.

08 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

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