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Pharmacists are to be allowed to provide some services traditionally reserved for GPs, the government has announced. The measure is part of a drive to improve access to healthcare. Under the plans, more local pharmacies will gain powers to prescribe certain common medicines. The government says this will save every GP the equivalent of around… Read more »
A government minister has been forced to retract comments appearing to criticise the chancellor. Licensing minister Gerry Sutcliffe said he wanted the chancellor to change his mind over the alcohol duty hike announced in this year’s Budget. Alistair Darling ordered a six per cent increase on alcohol duty, with the revenue used to fund Labour’s… Read more »
