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Asda pharmacy launches adult earache service to ‘reduce burden’ on NHS services https://ow.ly/A9bb50V7z3v Asda has launched the “UK’s first” adult earache service at over 220 of its pharmacies in England to “[reduce] the burden on NHS services”, with same day appointments available and priced at £25.

Asda pharmacy launches adult earache service to ‘reduce burden’ on NHS services https://ow.ly/A9bb50V7z3v Asda has launched the “UK’s first” adult earache service at over 220 of its pharmacies in England to “[reduce] the burden on NHS services”, with same day appointments available and priced at £25.

Let’s Connect! C+D is partnering with PharmacyForum once again, heading to Barcelona on April 28-29, 2025. https://ow.ly/Vl3U50USfMl Join us for a productive and efficient networking session with 30 of the UK & Ireland’s leading and emerging pharmacy chains and innovative suppliers. #PharmacyForum2025 #PharmacyInnovation #CollaborativeLearning

🌿Did you know you can now help patients access medical cannabis through your pharmacy? Curaleaf Laboratories offer a safe, structured referral service for patients struggling with chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD, and more. • Easy to implement • Full training & support from Curaleaf • A growing demand for alternative treatments Read more about how this service is making a difference: https://ow.ly/45vA50UUQzF #MedicalCannabis

Sick pay: PDA to lobby CPhO after pharmacy hit with whooping cough https://lnkd.in/g-NE_v3k The Pharmacists' Defence Association is set to bat for pharmacy staff to be included in NHS #sickleave policy, after four workers came down with #whoopingcough when a colleague returned to work too soon.

Pharmacy2U launches app combining pharmacy, GP, NHS, vet and wellness services https://ow.ly/KpI750V70yO The UK's largest digital pharmacy has launched an “app-based answer to the government’s 10-year plan”, combining pharmacy, online GP consultations, NHS, vet, health and wellbeing services into a “single platform”.

‘Limited’ government progress on antimicrobial resistance threat, warns watchdog https://lnkd.in/gFPupEzP The UK National Audit Office has found that the UK remains “a long way from” plans made to “control, contain and mitigate” antimicrobial resistance #AMR

‘Trying to stop a disaster’: Lords vote to exempt pharmacies from national insurance hike https://lnkd.in/giAxxMUe A House of Lords debate has seen a majority agree to a Lib Dem amendment that pharmacies will be exempt from an increase in national insurance contributions #Pharmacy

‘Awaken the sleeping giant’: Community pharmacy can combat falling vaccine uptake, say CCA https://ow.ly/Raju50V6N2b The Company Chemists' Association has welcomed the launch of a report by the Pharmacy Vaccinations Development Group (PVDG) which calls for community pharmacy to be “harnessed” to combat falling vaccine uptake

‘Significant’ access issues prompt local campaign for a new pharmacy https://ow.ly/Y0kI50V6998 Locals in Thames Ditton are petitioning Surrey County Council after rejecting a PNA report saying “there are no gaps” in local provision, while a Cornwall councillor is petitioning for another pharmacy after two applications had been rejected #Pharmacy