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Alliance Pharma says £350m takeover will not impact drugs supply to pharmacies

Alliance Pharma has been listed the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange (pictured) since 2003.

13 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Phoenix seals deal to distribute Kenvue’s OTC products

Phoenix UK said the agreement, which started on January 1, is a “reduced wholesaler model."

09 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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RPS issues call for evidence on self-selection of P meds

The Society wants to hear from a wide range of pharmacists and pharmacy team members.

12 Jul 2024 , 2 Min Article

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RPS to consider changing its policy on self-selection of P meds

EXCLUSIVE. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is considering whether to drop its longstanding opposition to the self-selection of Pharmacy-only medicines as Boots pilot continues.

17 Jun 2024 , 5 Min Article

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Holland & Barrett becomes PAGB member

Holland & Barrett said joining the PAGB will help the health food retailer “keep ahead of the evolving regulatory landscape”.

05 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Meaningful OTC Conversations

This guide will help you, as a member of the pharmacy team, to talk to patients at the pharmacy counter.

24 Oct 2023 , 5 Min Module

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Help customers get a better night's sleep

Understand how to make effective interventions to support customers with short-term sleep problems

13 Mar 2023 , 10 Min Module

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Advising on cough

Watch this 2 minute video to get clear on what you can recommend for customers with coughs

23 Feb 2023 , 5 Min Module

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The role of nasal cleansing in protecting against colds and flu

Learning for the pharmacy team

27 Jan 2023 , 5 Min Module

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Maximising the hay fever opportunity

Cathy Crossthwaite, Numark OTC business development executive, suggests ways to make the most of the hay fever category.

22 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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It's cold and flu season

Pharmacy staff have a vital role to play in encouraging vaccination uptake and protecting customers general health this winter.

10 Nov 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Self care: a future beyond OTC medicines?

Find out why community pharmacy should be at the forefront of the emerging self care revolution.

23 Jun 2020 , 4 Min Module

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