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Increased Pharmaceutical Demands arising from COVID-19 Fears

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Increased Pharmaceutical Demands arising from COVID-19 Fears

Pressure on pharmaceutical supplies has dramatically increased as a result of COVID-19. There are thousands of pharmacies across the UK under pressure with some reporting a threefold footfall increase. Greater demand and additional funding will undoubtedly be accompanied by growing workloads for pharmacists. Here we explore key equipment required to keep up with demand

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