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Pharmacy workers in the UK are grappling with a surge in patient abuse, with one in five owners facing verbal attacks daily. A new poll by Community Pharmacy England reveals alarming statistics, including racist, sexist, and homophobic slurs. The survey of 289 owners representing over 3,000 pharmacies showed that 55% had experienced verbal abuse in the past six months. The situation has led to physical assaults and a growing sense of lack of support for pharmacy staff. Community Pharmacy England is now calling for stronger safeguards to protect these frontline teams.

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