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Around one in six patients does not collect newly prescribed treatment
Around one in six patients fails to get a prescription filled the first time it is prescribed for them by a doctor, according to new research.
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How pharmacist William Wake's time in the Royal Navy during the Second World War influenced his career Subscription
Pharmacist William Wake received the highest French order for military and civil merits at the end of 2016. Julia Robinson finds out more about his time in the navy during the Second World War and his career in pharmacy.
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A potted history of cannabis in the United States Subscription
Marijuana: a short history by John Hudak.
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Christian and Muslim groups raise concerns over change to pharmacists’ ‘conscience’ clause
Religious groups representing healthcare professionals have raised concerns over a proposed change to professional standards that requires pharmacists to ensure their beliefs do not compromise patient-centred care.
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Q&A: Community pharmacy funding cuts in England – views from the front line Subscription
In light of the government’s intention to cut funding for the sector and reform the remuneration structure, we asked four people from four different community pharmacy backgrounds to share their views.
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UK drug funding framework needs an overhaul to ensure the right areas are being prioritised Subscription
If the NHS is to get value for money from medicines, it needs to consider what the UK population values and where its priorities lie.
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Diabetes patients need convincing of benefits of lifestyle changes Subscription
Questionnaires sent to 112 patients with diabetes across 24 GP surgeries reveal a reluctance to improve lifestyle, as well as a lack of understanding about HbA1c levels.
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Planned funding cuts for community pharmacy in England are not based on evidence Subscription
The UK government’s documents on funding cuts for community pharmacy are inconsistent and lack evidence.
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NHS England CEO should not use derogatory language about pharmacy to justify funding cuts Subscription
There is no need for Simon Stevens, the chief executive officer of NHS England, to use language that undermines the role of pharmacies in order to convince MPs that funding cuts to the sector are justified.
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NHS plans to crack down on conflicts of interest
NHS doctors will have to declare income from any private practice in new proposals drawn up by NHS England and put out for public consultation on 20 September 2016.
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