15 h. ago Drug shortages put patients at risk with chemists unable to dispense prescriptions daily, health leaders warn

The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) said the Government must urgently grant much greater flexibility for pharmacists (pictured, file photos) to substitute medication when it is safe to do so.

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15 h. ago Alarm raised over patient risk as 'frustrating' pharmacy rule causes crisis

Patients are being put at risk by medicine supply shortages and strict rules on prescriptions in pharmacies, health leaders have warned.

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15 h. ago Patients being put at risk by medicine supply shortages, pharmacy leaders warn

The National Pharmacy Association said pharmacies frequently have to turn away distressed, frustrated and sometimes angry patients.

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52 h. ago ‘Not the end of the world if US quits Nato,’ says former defence secretary

Starmer and EU leaders must warn ‘naive’ Trump: ‘We ain’t going anywhere,’ declares Sir Ben Wallace

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1 week ago Aid cut will have ‘devastating impact’ on world’s poorest, church leaders warn

The Prime Minister recently announced the foreign aid budget will be cut in order to fund an increase in defence spending.

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1 week ago Spanish island tourists face new tax and rules as destinations reach 'limit'

The Balearic Islands are set to limit tourist numbers and charge more to visit this summer as leaders warn a record 18 million visitors in 2024 was the 'limit'

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2 w. ago Pharmacies face 'a financial cliff edge' and could be forced to cut services, industry leaders warn

Pharmacists are facing a 'financial cliff edge' and will cut services for patients unless the Government provides funding, leaders have warned.

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2 w. ago Pharmacies ‘hanging on by fingernails’ over financial pressures, leaders warn

Pharmacies are increasingly concerned about their future, according to the National Pharmacy Association (NPA).

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2 w. ago Third of small businesses plan to cut staff amid fears that Angela Rayner's overhaul of workers' rights will 'wreak havoc' on 'a fragile' UK economy, industry leaders warn

The Deputy Prime Minister's plan includes expanding the grounds for unfair dismissal and could hit businesses with higher sick pay costs.

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