Pharmacy In Focus - The official magazine of the Ulster Chemists’ Association in Northern Ireland

Chief Medical Officer urges young people to get their Covid vaccine this weekend

Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Michael McBride, has encouraged young people to take full advantage of the opportunity to get vaccinated this weekend when...

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Community pharmacists vote to prioritise commissioned and essential services to patients as pressures and demands mount

In the wake of persistent and widespread workforce pressures, community pharmacists have voted overwhelmingly to cease providing medicines in compliance aids s...

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Men need to take care of themselves and each other – Swann

On International Men’s Day Health Minister Robin Swann has urged men to reach out for help to safeguard their physical and mental health. The Minister empha...

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Swann welcomes certification decision

A range of sustained actions are needed to drive down Northern Ireland’s Covid-19 infection rate, Health Minister Robin Swann has emphasised. Welcoming the ...

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Queen’s University Belfast leading £1.2m project to revolutionise medical treatment

Queen’s University Belfast are leading a £1.2m project to improve drug delivery for a range of illnesses. The grant, awarded by the Engineering and Physical Sc...

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Expansion of booster programme welcomed

Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the JCVI recommendation to extend the COVID-19 vaccine booster to the 40-49-year-old age group. The announcement co...

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Plans to further increase booster vaccine take-up

The vaccination dashboard records that 152,789 boosters have now been administered in Northern Ireland, with a further 12,703 third doses also provided. “I ...

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McKeevers helps Rory Best take best foot forward!

McKeevers Chemists recently presented Cancer Fund for Children with a cheque for a massive £2000 donation following its recent in-store collections and donatio...

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World-class pathology services are critical to our health service – Swann

Health Minister Robin Swann has marked International Pathology Day by stating his commitment to delivering a modern, sustainable, world-class pathology service...

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Public encouraged to ‘Ask Your Pharmacist’ about services during awareness week

Public encouraged to ‘Ask Your Pharmacist’ about services during awareness week Community pharmacists from across Northern Ireland are encouraging the publi...

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