Flu jabs running scarce amid record demand | GPhC faces calls to scrap exam | From bus driver to pharmacist

View in browser Download the Pharmacy Magazine App to access your learning anytime, anywhere HEALTH & NHS Boots stops flu bookings for over-65s as stock worries mount Boots has stopped taking new bookings for its flu vaccination service for people aged 65 and over. Read more We will run out of flu vaccines next week, warns independent chain A superintendent pharmacist has warned his stores will need to start turning away flu jab patients. Read more NEWS, FEATURES & OPINION GPhC faces calls to scrap this year's exam The GPhC is facing calls to scrap the requirement to sit a registration exam this year. Read more London bus driver graduates with pharmacy degree A former London bus driver has graduated from the University of Wolverhampton's MPharm course after deciding to make a career change. Read more Growth in employee whistleblowing reports to GPhC The number of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians whistleblowing to the GPhC continues to grow. Study: More patients relying on pharmacies in pandemic Consumers increasingly turned to pharmacists during the Covid-19 pandemic for OTC and health advice. HCPs asked to issue 'stronger warnings' on opioids The MHRA is asking healthcare professionals to give patients "stronger warnings" on the risks of opioids. SPONSORED Sore throat treatment update Update your knowledge on treating sore throat without antibiotics with this short, interactive module. MOST READ ONLINE Boots pauses flu vaccines for under-65s amid high demand Boots has paused its flu vaccines for the under-65s and its private service amid high demand. Pharmacy Magazine is part of the Pharmacy Network, a learning system developed and operated by Communications International Group, the UK's largest provider of community pharmacy learning content. To complete any of the training modules in the newsletter, please ensure you are a registered member of www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk Unsubscribe   Ι  Contact  Ι  Privacy Policy  Ι  Become a Member