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Omnicell and Gollmann Join Forces to Revolutionize Pharmacy Automation

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/omnicell-partners-with-gollmann-to-expand-pharmacy-automation-solutions/)

Description: Omnicell UK & Ireland, a leading provider of pharmacy and nursing care automation solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Gollmann to integrate the German manufacturers’ advanced robotic storage and dispensing technology into its retail and central pharmacy solutions portfolio. This collaboration aims to address the increasing pressure on community pharmacies and hospitals to enhance patient safety and meet strict regulatory standards while improving operational efficiency.

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Tag: Omnicell pharmacy automation, Gollmann pharmacy solutions, pharmacy automation partnership, automated medication management

Model One Hub and Spoke: Time to Push Ahead with Legislation 2025

Posted by 14 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/opinion/time-to-push-ahead-with-model-one-hub-and-spoke-legislation/)

Description: Centred Solutions has been at the forefront of the pharmacy hub and spoke dispensing in England over the last few years. We have already demonstrated that hub and spoke dispensing is a realistic model of dispensing for pharmacy groups of all sizes. We’ve seen the massive difference that hub and spoke can make to community pharmacy. With pharmacies struggling to survive, the time has come to stop delaying and to now push ahead with model one of hub and spoke dispensing.

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Tag: hub-and-spoke legislation, Model One pharmacy, UK pharmacy hub-and-spoke, pharmacy legislation update

Wes Streeting Vows to Secure Community Pharmacy Funding | Pharmacy News

Posted by 17 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/wes-streeting-pledges-stability-for-community-pharmacy-amid-financial-pressures/)

Description: Health secretary Wes Streeting has pledged to stabilise the community pharmacy system before enabling it to take on a broader role in healthcare, as he addressed the Health and Social Care Select Committee in Parliament on Wednesday (18 December). “Now that we have got the budget set, we will be consulting with Community Pharmacy England shortly in the New Year,” Streeting stated. “I do want to reassure pharmacists across the country that we are taking into account the enormous pressures they are under when thinking about allocations so that we can stabilise the system and create the foundations from which to recover.”

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Tag: Wes Streeting community pharmacy funding,Wes Streeting pharmacy pledge, UK pharmacy financial stability,pharmacy funding pressures

Kinnock Pledges Enhanced Role for Pharmacists in NHS After Funding Debate

Posted by 18 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/kinnock-vows-greater-role-for-pharmacists-after-parliamentary-debate-on-funding/)

Description: Pharmacy minister Stephen Kinnock said pharmacies have a “greater role” in providing healthcare on the high street in response to a parliamentary debate that saw MPs from all three major parties urging for greater funding for the sector. Kinnock announced that negotiations for a new pharmacy contract will begin in the New Year. “I know that hon. Members across the House will be very interested in that, in terms of the contractual framework, the medicines margin and all of the funding,” he said.

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Tag: Kinnock pharmacists role,NHS funding debate,Pharmacy funding reforms,Expanded role for pharmacists,Pharmacist contributions to NHS

Concerns Over Gluten-Free Prescription Withdrawal in Leicester & Rutland

Posted by 18 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/concerns-raised-over-decision-to-withdraw-gluten-free-prescriptions-in-leicester-leicestershire-and-rutland/)

Description: Coeliac UK has raised grave concerns about the decision by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board (ICB) to withdraw gluten free prescriptions for people with a diagnosis of coeliac disease and its potential impact on their health. The charity highlighted the significant additional cost of gluten free staple substitute products, which poses a real challenge to maintaining the gluten free diet, the only treatment for the condition.

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Tag: gluten-free prescriptions Leicester,gluten-free prescriptions withdrawal,coeliac disease Leicester healthcare,Rutland gluten-free prescriptions

J&J's Breakthrough Drug Delays Multiple Myeloma Progression in High-Risk Patients

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/jj-drug-helps-delay-multiple-myeloma-in-high-risk-patients/)

Description: The Johnson & Johnson drug Darzalex showed promise in helping keep a precancerous condition from progressing to the blood cancer multiple myeloma for those at high risk, according to results from a trial presented at the American Society of Hematology meeting in San Diego. Darzalex, a monoclonal antibody that targets a protein found on the surface of myeloma cells known as CD38, significantly reduced patients’ risk of developing the blood cancer and improved their survival in an international late-stage trial.

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Tag: Johnson & Johnson multiple myeloma,J&J multiple myeloma drug,Johnson & Johnson multiple myeloma drug,J&J oncology drug

WHO: Weight Loss Drugs Could Revolutionize Obesity Fight, But Risks Persist | Pharmacy News

Posted by 19 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/weight-loss-drugs-could-help-end-obesity-but-risks-remain-who-says/)

Description: A new class of weight loss drugs developed by Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly “opens the possibility of an end to the obesity pandemic” alongside other interventions, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said this week. But the global health agency said it has concerns that unless health systems prepare properly, the drugs could distort the response to the global obesity crisis, risking leaving people behind and overshadowing other steps to improve health.

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Tag: Weight loss drugs,Obesity treatment,WHO obesity report,Latest weight loss drug news,Weight management medications

NHS England Delays Mandatory Multi-Sector Rotations in Pharmacist Training

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhs-england-delays-mandatory-multi-sector-rotations-in-pharmacist-training/)

Description: NHS England has announced a phased implementation for mandatory multi-sector rotations in the Foundation Pharmacist Training Programme, delaying the full rollout to the 2027/28 training year. Under the General Pharmaceutical Council’s Standards for Initial Education and Training of Pharmacists (2021), multi-sector rotations – where trainees spend at least 13 weeks in a different pharmacy setting- were initially planned for all trainees starting in 2026/27. These rotations are designed to enhance pharmacists’ adaptability, multi-professional collaboration, and ability to deliver person-centred care across healthcare systems.

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Tag: NHS England pharmacist training,Pharmacy education reforms,Pharmacist trainees in the UK,Workforce planning in NHS

Lilly’s Mounjaro Tops Wegovy in UK Private Obesity Drug Market | Pharmacy News 2024

Posted by 20 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/lillys-mounjaro-more-popular-than-wegovy-in-uks-private-obesity-drug-market/)

Description: Britons paying privately for obesity drugs are increasingly choosing Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro over Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy, online pharmacies say, in a sign the US drugmaker is gaining ground on its European rival. Mounjaro is appealing to people because of its greater efficacy, six online pharmacies and two patients told Reuters, showing Novo’s first-mover advantage is being challenged in the UK even though some pharmacies sell starter doses for the weekly injection for up to 40 per cent more than Wegovy.

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Tag: Lilly’s Mounjaro, Wegovy UK, private obesity drug market, obesity medication trends, UK weight loss drugs, Mounjaro vs Wegovy

Smoking Cessation Journey 2025 : How Pharmacists Empower Change | Pharmacy Biz

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/features/the-journey-to-smoking-cessation-the-role-of-the-pharmacist/)

Description: The journey for patients to quit smoking can be challenging, but with the right strategies and support, it is achievable. Smoking cessation is a critical step for patients towards improving overall health and well-being. We caught up with Thorrun Govind, pharmacist, TV health expert and pharmacy lawyer at Brabners for her top tips. Govind notes that smoking is a leading cause of preventable diseases and deaths worldwide. It is associated with numerous health issues, including lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Quitting smoking can significantly reduce the risk of these conditions and improve quality of life. Within weeks of quitting, individuals often experience improved lung function, better circulation, and enhanced sense of taste and smell. Govind advises that;

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Tag: Role of Pharmacists in Smoking Cessation,Pharmacists and smoking cessation,Pharmacist-led smoking cessation,Quit smoking advice

OTC Medicines: Empowering Pharmacies to Lead the Self-Care Revolution 2024

Posted by 21 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/features/otc-medicines-its-time-for-pharmacies-to-lead-the-self-care-movement/)

Description: Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines can empower customers and pave the way for a sustainable healthcare future. By embracing OTC products, pharmacies can achieve greater freedom, stability, and enhanced profitability. In our exclusive interview with Anna Maxwell, founder and CEO of pioneering consumer healthcare company Maxwellia, we explore their game-changing pharmacy brands leading the way in self-care.

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Tag: OTC medicines self-care movement,pharmacies and self-care, over-the-counter medicines, pharmacy leadership

DHSC's Proposed 2.8% Pay Uplift Slammed as 'Insult' by Unite the Union | Pharmacy Biz

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/dhscs-proposed-2-8-pay-uplift-is-an-insult-to-dedicated-nhs-staff-says-unite-the-union/)

Description: The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has proposed a 2.8% pay uplift for NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) staff, including hospital pharmacists, for the 2025/2026 pay round. This recommendation was detailed in the DHSC’s submission to the NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB), which described the figure as “a reasonable amount to have set aside based on the macroeconomic data and forecasts and taking into account the fiscal and labour market context.”

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Tag: DHSC 2.8% pay uplift,NHS staff pay proposal,Unite the Union response,NHS pay rise news,NHS pay rise news

£100M Investment to Launch 20 Research Hubs Across the UK | Pharmacy News

Posted by 22 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/100-million-investment-to-launch-20-research-hubs-across-the-uk/)

Description: The government has announced a £100 million public-private investment to establish 20 new commercial research delivery centres (CRDCs) across the UK, aimed at increasing access to innovative treatments and clinical trials in underserved communities. These centres will be set up in all four nations: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, acting as regional hubs for pioneering clinical trials.

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Tag: £100 million investment UK healthcare,UK research hubs 2024,healthcare investment news,medical research innovation

Pharmaceutical Sector Leads in R&D Investment | Latest Industry News 2024

Posted by 24 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/pharmaceutical-sector-continues-to-lead-in-rd-investment/)

Description: UK businesses invested £50 billion in research and development (R&D) in 2023, according to the annual survey report released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This marks a £1.4 billion increase (2.9%) compared to the previous year’s £48.5 billion.

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Tag: pharmaceutical sector R&D investment, pharmaceutical R&D trends, innovation in healthcare, pharmaceutical industry news

Air Pollution: Protecting Health with Actionable Solutions 2024

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/promotional-article/air-pollution-the-invisible-threat-to-our-health/)

Description: As Chair of the Council of Healthcare Professionals at Asthma + Lung UK, I’m deeply concerned about the invisible threat of air pollution on the health of our communities. It’s a crisis that disproportionately affects the most disadvantaged, exacerbating health inequalities. Shockingly, for every 100 people who die from asthma in the UK, 31 are from the most deprived areas, compared to only 12 from the least. Studies have shown that the most economically disadvantaged are often those worst affected by air pollution, particularly because they often live near busy roads and yet are least likely to own a car.

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Tag: air pollution, health impacts of air pollution, air quality and health, invisible health threats, pharmacies and air pollution

CCA Advocates for Pharmacy First Expansion 2024 | Antibiotic Stewardship & Patient Care

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/cca-calls-for-pharmacy-first-expansion-to-boost-antibiotic-stewardship-and-patient-care/)

Description: The Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) has urged NHS England to expand the Pharmacy First service by increasing treatment options, adding more conditions, and integrating Independent Prescribing into the service. This would further promote pharmacists as antimicrobial stewards while enhancing patient access to urgent care, it said.

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Tag: Pharmacy First,CCA Pharmacy initiative,Antibiotic stewardship,UK healthcare news,Community pharmacy programs

GPhC to Enhance Pharmacy Inspections with Targeted, Flexible Approach

Posted by 25 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/gphc-plans-to-enhance-pharmacy-inspections-with-targeted-flexible-approach/)

Description: The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has announced plans to update the pharmacy inspection process by adopting a more targeted and flexible approach. The GPhC inspects registered pharmacies in Great Britain to ensure they meet required standards, assuring patients and the public of safe, effective care.

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Tag: GPhC pharmacy inspections, flexible pharmacy inspections UK, targeted pharmacy inspection plan, GPhC inspection updates

Medical Misogyny: Women’s Pain Ignored, Says WEC Chair Sarah Owen MP

Posted by 26 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/medical-misogyny-is-leaving-women-in-pain-says-wec-chair-sarah-owen-mp/)

Description: There’s a “clear lack of awareness and understanding” of women’s reproductive health conditions such as endometriosis, adenomyosis and heavy menstrual bleeding among primary healthcare practitioners, despite their widespread prevalence in the UK, according to a new report by the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC). This is causing considerable delays in diagnosis and treatment, leaving women and girls to “suck it up” and endure pain and discomfort, it stated.

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Tag: medical misogyny, women in pain, health inequality, Sarah Owen MP, Women's Equality Committee, women’s healthcare

UK Bans Sale & Supply of Puberty Blockers Indefinitely – What It Means for Healthcare

Posted by 26 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/sale-and-supply-of-puberty-blockers-to-be-banned-indefinitely/)

Description: The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has decided to enforce an ‘indefinite’ ban on the sale and supply of puberty blockers via private prescriptions for the treatment of gender incongruence and/or gender dysphoria in under-18s in the UK. This decision follows official advice from the Commission on Human Medicines (CHM), which found an “unacceptable safety risk” in the continued prescription of puberty blockers to children.

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Tag: UK puberty blockers ban,sale and supply ban puberty blockers,healthcare regulations UK,puberty blockers healthcare impact

Over 90% of UK Pharmacists Report Increased Workload: Survey Highlights Urgent Need for Support

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/over-90-of-uk-pharmacists-report-increased-workload-in-past-year-survey-finds/)

Description: A new survey has highlighted growing concerns about pharmacists’ increasing workload and their often-overlooked role within the healthcare systems. In the survey commissioned by consumer health company Kenvue, over 90 per cent of pharmacists reported a workload increase over the past year, with only 37 per cent considering their current workload sustainable.

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Tag: UK pharmacists' workload,Pharmacist survey UK,UK pharmacists increasing workload,Kenvue pharmacist survey

Behavioural Economics in Pharmacy: Transforming Patient Health Outcomes 2024

Posted by 27 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/guest-blog/behavioural-economics-and-pharmacy/)

Description: At this year’s pharmacy show and many recent conferences, I have given presentations on behavioural economics. People’s health outcomes are greatly determined by behaviours outside the pharmacy or other health settings. Whether they take their medicines, give up smoking or eat healthily, these choices are made at home in the course of their daily lives. How many minutes of the 168 hours in a week, are your customers in contact with you? For many pharmacists, behavioural economics is a ‘new’ discipline and often flies in the face of what we learned at university years ago. People had symptoms, often traced back to a disease, which led to a treatment, which the patient took (as instructed) and got better. If only! In the context of healthcare, behavioural economics shows that people do not always make decisions based purely on rational cost-benefit analysis. Instead, our choices are often shaped by factors like cognitive biases, social influence, and environmental cues. Once you’ve left university and started practicing in the real world, this should not come as a surprise. The fact is people do not always act in their own best interest and people do not always do the “right” thing, even if they know what the right thing is.

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Tag: behavioural economics in pharmacy, cognitive biases in healthcare, pharmacy patient behavior, health outcomes and pharmacy

Revised NHS Workforce Plan 2025: Community Care & Pharmacy Focus

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/revised-workforce-plan-expected-by-summer-but-cca-demands-immediate-action/)

Description: The government has decided to refresh the NHS workforce plan, prioritising on shifting care from hospitals and into the community. The revised plan, expected to be unveiled in the summer 2025, aims to ensure the workforce is used effectively to support the delivery of the upcoming 10-Year Health Plan.

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Tag: NHS workforce plan, community care NHS, UK pharmacy workforce crisis, NHS workforce revision 2025, NHS 10-Year Health Plan

RPS Advocates for Nationwide Pharmacy Contraception Service in England 2024

Posted by 28 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/rps-backs-call-for-nationally-commissioned-pharmacy-contraception-service/)

Description: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has partnered with the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare to advocate for a nationally commissioned service to provide free oral emergency contraception through community pharmacies in England. Tase Oputu, chair of RPS in England, has called the current inequities in access to free emergency contraception in the country “unacceptable,” noting that only around half of community pharmacies are commissioned to offer this essential service.

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Tag: Nationally commissioned pharmacy contraception service,Free emergency contraception in England,RPS pharmacy service advocacy,Pharmacy contraception service NHS

Summersdale Pharmacy Sold as Local Doctors Retire | Chichester News 2024

Posted by 29 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/chichester-pharmacy-changes-hands-as-local-doctors-retire/)

Description: Summersdale Pharmacy, originally established by local doctors at Lavant Road Surgery, has been sold for an undisclosed amount. Located just outside Chichester town centre and attached to the local GP surgery, the pharmacy dispenses around 10,000 items per month. Following the retirement of some doctors, the remaining GPs decided to sell the pharmacy, with specialist business property adviser Christie and Co handling the transaction.

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Tag: Summersdale Pharmacy Chichester,Summersdale Pharmacy in Chichester town centre,Pharmacy Sales UK

Weight Loss Drugs: Risks, Benefits, and NHS Impact | RCGP Insights 2024

Posted by 29 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/weight-loss-drugs-should-not-be-seen-as-a-silver-bullet-says-rcgp-chair/)

Description: Professor Kamila Hawthorne, chair of the Royal College of GPs, has cautioned that while weight loss drugs hold significant potential to enhance many patients’ lives, they are not without risks. She also expressed concern that expanding the roll out of tirzepatide at the scale proposed by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) would have “significant practical and resource implications for the NHS and primary care.”

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Tag: weight loss drugs,NICE guidelines on tirzepatide,WHO resources on obesity,RCGP’s Perspective on Weight Loss Medications

UK Pharmacy Spending Crisis 2024 : NPA Warns of Underfunding Impact

Posted by 1 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/uk-is-the-sick-man-of-europe-on-medicines-and-pharmacy-spending-npa/)

Description: The UK is far behind comparable nations in spending on medicines and community pharmacies, according to a new analysis by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA). Published today, the report highlights that Britain ranks among the worst countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) for access to pharmacies, with fewer pharmacies per 100,000 people than countries like Bulgaria, Latvia, Romania, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, France, and many others.

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Tag: UK pharmacy spending,pharmacy closures UK,OECD pharmacy spending comparison,UK medicines underfunding,community pharmacy funding crisis

Retail Crime Update 2024 | UK to Introduce Stand-Alone Offence for Assaulting Shop Workers

Posted by 2 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/retail-crime-uk-to-introduce-stand-alone-offence-for-assaulting-shop-workers/)

Description: During a debate on Thursday (5) members of the House of Lords voiced unanimous concern over the alarming rise in retail crime and its impact on businesses, workers, and communities. Lord Hannett of Everton (Labour), former General Secretary of the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (USDAW), initiated the debate, citing alarming statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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Tag: retail crime UK, assault on shop workers, stand-alone offence, shoplifting statistics 2024

Women in Pharmacy Leadership 2024 : Rachna Chhatralia's Vision

Posted by 3 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/awards/flying-the-flag-for-women-pharmacists/)

Description: Rachna Chhatralia, the superintendent pharmacist at Day Lewis and winner of the 2024 Pharmacy Business Aspiring Pharmacy Leader of the Year award, points out that, despite the pharmacy workforce being predominantly female at grass roots, leadership positions in the sector are still largely dominated by males—a reality she believes “stands to benefit greatly from change.” For Rachna, more women in leadership can drive meaningful advancements across the profession, bringing new perspectives and empathetic understanding that would benefit both teams and patient care. She urges women to embrace their potential, overcome doubts, and step into leadership roles, even if it means pushing themselves out of their comfort zone.

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Tag: Women in pharmacy leadership,Gender equality in pharmacy,Pharmacy Business Awards 2024,Leadership in pharmacy

NHS Digital Shift 2024 : Public Trust in Data Sharing for AI Yet Hesitant on Care Robots

Posted by 3 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhs-digital-shift-majority-willing-to-share-health-data-but-hesitant-about-care-robots/)

Description: Transitioning from analogue to digital is one of three major “shifts” the government has deemed essential for the future of the NHS. These shifts, with the other two being the moving from hospital to community care and from sickness to prevention, will also form the foundation of the 10-Year Health Plan. The question is: are the public ready to embrace this digital transformation, which would involve sharing their health data for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems within the NHS?

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Tag: NHS digital transformation,health data sharing AI,NHS 10-Year Health Plan,healthcare technology adoption

New Law Bans Junk Food Ads Before 9 PM to Fight Childhood Obesity | UK Govt Action

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/new-law-to-combat-childhood-obesity-junk-food-ads-to-be-banned-from-next-year/)

Description: No Junk food ads on television will be allowed before the 9 pm watershed from October 2025 under a new law. The UK government confirmed the final details of advertising restrictions, including a ban on paid online junk food adverts, on Tuesday (3 December). The proposed legislation is part of a broader strategy to curb childhood obesity and address rising rates of obesity-related diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.

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Tag: Junk food ad ban UK,Childhood obesity law,New law junk food ads,Obesity prevention UK,NHS obesity costs

Protect Your Pharmacy Business 2024 : The Vital Role of Key Person Insurance

Posted by 4 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/guest-blog/pharmacy-business-protection-the-importance-of-key-persons-insurance/)

Description: A key person is an individual who contributes significantly to the success of the business due to their skills, knowledge, experience, and business acumen. In most community pharmacy businesses, which are usually owner managed, the key person(s) are the directors who are also usually the owners of the business. In large organisations, key person(s) could be found at various levels of the overall organisation structure such as managing directors, top salespeople, or technical experts. If you are diagnosed with a critical illness that results in you being unable to work, the financial security of your company, your co-directors and family members involved, could be jeopardised. It could also threaten everything you have worked so hard to build over the years.

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Tag: Key person insurance,UK pharmacy business protection,Community pharmacy insurance,Key employee insurance UK,Financial security for pharmacies

UK Pharmacy Landscape 2024: Trends, Challenges & Opportunities - IQVIA Report

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/features/iqvia-year-end-report-navigating-the-evolving-uk-pharmacy-landscape/)

Description: This year has been another turbulent year for the UK pharmacy sector. The sector continues to undergo significant transformations, driven by evolving healthcare needs, regulatory shifts, and economic pressures. For pharmacy owners, staying abreast of these trends is crucial to navigating the challenges and seizing opportunities. IQVIA, a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence, delves into the key issues, challenges, and developments shaping the sector, drawing insights from the latest industry data and reports, supported with data released by NHS England (NHSE).

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Tag: UK pharmacy sector, IQVIA report 2024, Pharmacy First Service, digital pharmacy trends, independent pharmacies, pharmacy closures

CCA Urges Action on Pharmacy Funding Crisis & Workforce Barriers | 10-Year Plan Insights

Posted by 5 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/cca-submits-evidence-to-10-year-plan-calls-for-action-on-funding-and-barriers/)

Description: Community pharmacy is integral to accelerating the three shifts envisaged by the government, but concrete action is needed to address the current funding crisis – the Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) has stated in its response to the 10-year plan consultation. The CCA highlighted a wide range of pharmacy services that could contribute to achieving the government’s vision shifting care from hospitals to community, from analogue to digital, and from treating sickness to prevention.

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Tag: Community pharmacy funding,CCA 10-year plan response,Pharmacy First expansion,Workforce challenges in pharmacy

Ethnic Minority Talent Exodus 2024 : NHS Diversity Taskforce Sounds Alarm

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/news/nhs-faces-exodus-of-ethnic-minority-talent-without-decisive-action-warns-diversity-taskforce/)

Description: A new survey has highlighted concerning trends among ethnic minority communications professionals in the NHS, with many reporting negative workplace experiences and considering leaving their roles. Over a quarter (26 per cent) of ethnic minority NHS communications professionals surveyed stated that do not envisage remaining in their roles three years from now.

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Tag: NHS diversity challenges,ethnic minority professionals in NHS,NHS communications workforce,diversity in NHS leadership

Affordable Smile & Health Transformation 2024: Bristol's Best Orthodontics

Posted by 6 days ago (https://www.pharmacy.biz/sponsored-feature/why-good-oral-health-is-key-to-overall-well-being/)

Description: A beautiful, pearly-white smile draws the eye of others. It also shows the relationship between oral health and your overall well-being. Whether it’s about promoting self-esteem or averting health issues, maintaining good oral health is a must. However, you can’t do that alone. Sometimes, you need orthodontic treatment to correct teeth and gum issues How Oral Health Affects General Health Problems like gum disease have a link to serious health conditions like heart attacks, diabetes, pregnancy problems and stroke. The connection doesn’t stop there. Other conditions that may show up due to problems in the mouth include immune system issues and stomach ulcers. Although many orthodontist Bristol dental services come in many shapes and forms, you are sure to find the best-fitting treatment for the health of your teeth and gums in this city.

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Tag: Bristol orthodontics,Affordable orthodontic treatment Bristol,Orthodontic care in Bristol,Bristol dental services