Pharmacist slams Hancock on BBC Question Time | 'GPhC is making strange decisions' | GP pharmacists diverted to Covid jabs

View in browser Download the Pharmacy Magazine App to access your learning anytime, anywhere HEALTH & NHS Hancock slammed by pharmacist on BBC Question Time Matt Hancock was accused by a pharmacist on BBC Question Time of underestimating the Covid vaccine challenge. Read more Pharmacy Magazine Talking pharmacy podcast This week's podcast sees the CIG editors each send a postcard from home with their take on the week's events in pharmacy. Listen now NEWS, FEATURES & OPINION Opinion: Why is the GPhC making such odd decisions? The regulator seems to be focusing more on pharmacies' commercial decisions during the pandemic than it used to, but does this risk endangering livelihoods? Read more Practice pharmacists to be freed up for Covid jabs Pharmacists working in general practice are likely to find themselves deployed as part of the workforce that will vaccinate the population against the coronavirus. Read more Most side effects of statins down to 'nocebo effect' Most of the side-effects people suffer after taking statins are due to their negative associations with the drug, researchers have found. Boots creates 30k 'quiet shopping slots' for key workers Boots customers who wish to pick up their items when the store is less busy are now able to book 'quiet shopping slots,' the multiple has said. Self Care Week addresses wellbeing in lockdown This year's Self Care Week is promoting the importance of looking after wellbeing during the second lockdown. SPONSORED MOST READ ONLINE Aspirin could protect against severe Covid-19 Taking aspirin may reduce the need for admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) and in-hospital mortality among people hospitalised with Covid-19. 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