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Store closures 2024: Chemists among hardest hit
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35 shops closed per day last year, chemists worst affected

However, closure of pharmacy chain outlets closures fell from 787 in 2023 to 604 in 2024.

Alert! Patients on Promixin should be switched to alternatives by 30 April
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Medicine shortage: Promixin to be discontinued from May 2025

Healthcare providers are advised to switch patients currently prescribed Promixin to an alternative colistimethate preparation.

PAGB welcomes new vice-presidents and treasurer to Board
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PAGB appoints new vice-presidents and treasurer to Board

The election of these positions took place at PAGB’s annual general meeting today

Omega Pharmacy in Derbyshire Finds New Owner in Just 18 Days
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Omega Pharmacy in Derbyshire sold in just 18 days

Even pharmacies with relatively low dispensing numbers remain in demand, says Carl Steer at Christie & Co

AstraZeneca partners with CEPI to develop multi-specific influenza antibody
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AstraZeneca secures £33M CEPI funding to develop multi-specific influenza antibody

The innovative antibody, designed to target four pandemic influenza virus strains, would be cheaper than existing monoclonal antibodies

Alliance Healthcare unveils OptiTote: A semi-automated repeat dispensing solution
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Alliance Healthcare launches new semi-automated repeat dispensing solution

The technology removes the need for manual unpacking and shelf picking, allowing pharmacy teams to focus on patient care