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Shadow Health Minister raised concerns about the impact of NICs hike on healthcare
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MPs slam government over national insurance hike, warn of impact on pharmacies

NPA estimates that rises in employer National Insurance Contributions and the minimum wage will cost the average pharmacy over £12,000 a year

PDA calls on GP practices to use funding boost to improve job security for pharmacists
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PDA urges GP practices to ensure funding boost supports employed pharmacists

Pharmacists in some GP practices have been unable to secure permanent contracts due to “the temporary nature of existing funding”, says PDA.

Lawrence Tallon named new MHRA chief executive
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Lawrence Tallon named new MHRA chief executive

As MHRA chair, he will lead the agency’s work to accelerate patient access to innovative medicines and medical devices

Malcolm Harrison explains how issues with medicine shortages are having a detrimental impact on patient care
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Medicine shortages: Time for drug tariff reform

In an interview with Pharmacy Business, Malcolm Harrison explains how issues with medicine shortages are having a detrimental impact on patient care...

Michelle Riddalls discusses the future of self-care and OTC medicines at a healthcare conference

“Emphasis on self-care and OTC medicines could save the NHS billions”

With the government’s recent announcement that more medicines could be reclassified for over-the-counter (OTC) use, PAGB’s Michelle Riddalls says the move could take pressure away from GPs and other NHS services.

Youth vaping : project to examine health impacts on children
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Youth vaping: £62M research project to examine health impacts on children

Youth vaping has skyrocketed in recent years, with a quarter of 11 to 15-year-olds having tried it, according to DHSC.