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Off-patent medicines could save NHS millions—but only if UK remains attractive to suppliers - BGMA

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UK risks losing millions in NHS savings without stronger support for generics - BGMA

Despite accounting for four out of every five medicines used by the NHS, successive governments have failed to create any targeted policy for the generic medicines sector, says BGMA chief executive Mark Samuels.

Regulators warn pharmacies over advertising of weight management medicines

Do not promote weight management medicines to the public: Regulators warn pharmacies

The GPhC also cautioned against using special price offers for POMs, such as those used for weight management, as “they are likely to promote the specific medicine."

Economic analysis of pharmacy finances will be published ‘imminently’ - Stephen Kinnock

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NPA collective action “premature, unnecessary and detrimental to patients” - Stephen Kinnock

Kinnock urged the NPA to reconsider its position and wait for the outcome of negotiations with the Community Pharmacy England (CPE), which he stated would be announced shortly.

Listeria outbreak: Cool Delight Desserts products removed from health care setting

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3 deaths linked to listeria outbreak; NHS staff advised to withdraw Cool Delight Desserts products

Four cases of listeria have been reported in England and one in Wales. FSA alert issued for recall of Cool Delight Desserts products from health care settings

Why is Data important in Pharmacy?

Embracing data in pharmacy

With technology and AI shaping the futures of so many industries, Dr Yasmin Karsan looks at how data can be a springboard for community pharmacies to enhance their service.