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  September 16, 2021
- Impact of air pollution: pharmacists asked to take action
  
  September 13, 2021
- Suicide prevention care pathway launched
  
  September 10, 2021

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That ‘gut feeling’

March 11, 2021

Over the last twenty years, many studies have indicated the links between gut health and a range of disorders, conditions and even cancer. ...

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The “Sunshine” Vitamin

March 11, 2021

As statistics released by Mintel show a major increase in the sales of vitamin D, PiF considers whether vitamin D really can prevent COVID-...

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Dry Eye Syndrome

February 10, 2021

Dry Eye Syndrome is a common condition which can cause patients severe discomfort and impede overall quality of life. Dry eye syndrome (...

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DRUG DEPENDENCE

May 21, 2021

INFANT FEEDING

April 15, 2021

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ADRENALINE AUTOINJECTORS IN ANAPHYLAXIS

February 26, 2019

ANTI-COAGULATION

February 22, 2019

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Community pharmacies to play pivotal role in winter flu vaccinations

September 16, 2021

Community Pharmacy welcomes the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programme 2021/22 letter issued by the Department of Health today, which confirms an enhanced ro...

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Impact of air pollution: pharmacists asked to take action

September 13, 2021

GSK’s scientific initiative, The Clean Breathing Institute (TCBI), along with the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has issued a Call to Action to ...

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Suicide prevention care pathway launched

September 10, 2021

The new Regional Suicide Prevention Care Pathway has been launched in the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust. The pathway has been developed as pa...

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Grab a Jab at the Limelight

September 10, 2021

Northern Ireland's vaccination programme will break new ground this weekend, with one of Belfast's best known music venues hosting special walk-in jab clinics....

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Mental Health Champion appointed

September 9, 2021

Following a recent external recruitment process, Health Minister Robin Swann has appointed Professor Siobhan O’Neill as the Mental Health Champion for Northern...

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Campus Vaccination Programme Is Announced

September 9, 2021

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced details of a major push to vaccinate more students in Northern Ireland. The “Jabbathon” initiative will involve 60...

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Swann launches new alcohol and drug strategy

September 7, 2021

Health Minister Robin Swann has today announced the launch of Northern Ireland’s new alcohol and drug strategy. Speaking during a visit to the Recovery Gard...

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PHARMACIST TOP TIPS FOR FLU

September 3, 2021

Bestway Medhub anticipates biggest ever flu season for pharmacy National pharmacy wholesaler, Bestway Medhub, is preparing for its largest ever flu season, ...

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Alliance Healthcare supports the Pharmacy Collect Service in Northern Ireland

September 3, 2021

Alliance Healthcare supports the Pharmacy Collect Service in Northern Ireland, supplying community pharmacies with NHS rapid lateral flow tests for people to c...

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Pharmacy Collect service launches for rapid COVID-19 tests

September 2, 2021

The Health Minister has launched a new ‘Pharmacy Collect’ service which enables people to collect rapid COVID-19 tests from selected community pharmacies. “...

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