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The BMJ The British Generic Manufacturers Association (BGMA) released a report based on their latest monthly dashboard highlighting a record number of products facing supply issues. According to BGMA, 111 products are now facing supply issues making this the highest on record and more than double since the start of 2022. We shared the following [...]

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The Independent  A recent report by the Independent Commission on UK EU Relations highlights the impact of Brexit-related border issues on the UK’s medicine supply chain. In response, we’ve highlighted our findings on medicines supply issues and their crushing impact on community pharmacies and patients. The causes of supply issues extend beyond Brexit, encompassing factors [...]

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Pharmacy Press As today marks the beginning of Ask Your Pharmacist Week (October 30th to November 6th), the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has also released survey data highlighting that more people in England are embracing community pharmacies as key healthcare settings. This polling data supports the wider efforts to promote the crucial role of pharmacies [...]

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The Sunday Times  The supply issues for ADHD medicines have intensified alongside a significant increase in patient demand. The situation presents as a growing challenge for community pharmacies that are unable to obtain stock. Additionally, GPs are also having to refer patients back to specialist clinics for dose adjustments, which is leading to delays in [...]

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Pharmacy press This month marks Black History Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of people with African and Caribbean backgrounds to British society and learn more about Black history and culture as a whole. We at Community Pharmacy England, along with many of our colleagues across the sector and beyond, are observing this throughout [...]

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