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	The GPhC and Me Friday 3rd September 2010 The launch of the GPhC, the new regulator for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy premises will take place in four weeks time, on 27th September 2010.
GSK's pharmacist website is re-launched Thursday 2nd September 2010 GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (GSK) has relaunches its online pharmacy community website - www.MyPharmAssist.co.uk.	Cost effectiveness of self-care schemes in community pharmacies Thursday 2nd September 2010 A new study shows that treating minor ailments in community pharmacies rather than GP surgeries is a cost effective use of NHS resources.
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CPPE announces new events Thursday 2nd September 2010 Decontamination technology undertakes deep clean at Royal Liverpool... Wednesday 1st September 2010 The GPhC and Me Friday 27th August 2010 Scottish Government called to improve patient safety by tackling drug... Thursday 26th August 2010

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INDUSTRY NEWS

NICE recommends bortezomib and thalidomide for multiple myeloma

Thursday 26th August 2010
In draft guidance published today (26 August 2010) NICE has recommended two treatments for multiple myeloma.

RPSGB and No Smoking Day announce alliance

Thursday 26th August 2010
The RPSGB is working with the charity No Smoking Day to help thousands of smokers to kick the habit and stop smoking on 9th March 2011.

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CPD / TRAINING

Championing the role of Pharmacy Technicians

Thursday 13th May 2010
Does putting a decimal point in the wrong place really matter? It does when it involves the dispensing of drugs – when it could mean the difference between life and death.

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SEXUAL HEALTH

HPV vaccine protects against genital warts and low-grade pre-cancerous growths

Wednesday 21st July 2010
Vaccination against certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) gives strong and sustained protection against genital warts and pre-cancerous growths of the cervix, according to a new study published on bmj.com today.

Consultation on contraceptive services

Tuesday 29th June 2010
The National Pharmacy Association has responded to the NICE consultation on contraceptive services for socially disadvantaged young people.

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LATEST ISSUE

The first PTJ of 2010 looks at clinical trials, and asks where the technician fits in whilst an article on EPS2 discusses the latest stage in electronic transmission of prescriptions. The Spring issue also features articles on: Specials medicines; the specialist paediatric pharmacist; OTC medicines; medical refrigerators in the pharmacy, and much more …

MY PHARMACY

This section aims to provide a spotlight on community pharmacy. We will regularly invite technicians to discuss their...

TECHNOLOGY

Go ahead for medicines management

A project to improve the medicines management process in NHS Wales' hospitals will help replace a paper-based way of working.

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