Molly Bowcott

Journalist

London, UK

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‘Devastating news’: Alliance puts ‘upwards of 845’ jobs at risk

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Alliance Healthcare has revealed “plans to close” two Midlands service centres and proposed cuts at another, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.

IN FULL: Starmer reveals plans to abolish NHSE

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that NHS England will be abolished to bring the management of the NHS “back into democratic control”.

‘Actions speak louder than words’: MPs rally to halt NICs hike

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Members of parliament have argued that the government has not “properly considered” the effects of the upcoming National Insurance Contributions (NICs) hike on community pharmacies.

‘Collective voice’: IPA and NPA pen joint letter over economic review

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The two pharmacy bodies have urged NHS England (NHSE) to “release immediately” its “long-awaited” economic analysis of community pharmacy, stressing that their “collective voice must be heard”.

Paydens reveals rollout of ‘same-day’ private prescribing service

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Paydens Pharmacy has announced the rollout of a private prescribing service that allows patients to access same-day care “without needing to see their GP” for £15 per consultation.

Boots recalls paracetamol over ‘incorrect’ aspirin packaging

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Boots has issued a recall for 120,000 packs of its own brand paracetamol due to “incorrect packaging” and called on customers to return the product for a “full refund”.