Hundreds of pharmacies in England could be at risk of closing before Christmas, according to their trade organisation. It says extra costs for businesses announced in the budget will have a huge impact on the sector, with many already struggling to keep their doors open.
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Pharmacies should lead on COVID booster jabs to free up GPs’ time.
Plans for this autumn’s booster jab programme will be released over the next few weeks
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The government has slashed the time gap between doses from 12 weeks to eight in a bid to accelerate the vaccine rollout.
Kidmans Surgical Chemist, Bedford is running a walk in, Astrazeneca clinic today for over 40s
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The European Medicines Agency Friday recommended that the Pfizer #Covid19 vaccine be approved for use in children ages 12 to 15.
The head of the body that reviewed the vaccine called it an "important step forward" in fighting the virus https://t.co/AC7mH1Jiix
Community pharmacy teams have administered over a million more flu vaccinations under the national Flu Vaccination Service during 2020/21 than the previous year – a 62% increase. https://t.co/cT0TQsXpqb