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In 2019/2020 approximately 81,000 people in England forecast to be admitted to hospital suffering from constipation

An agency has found that nearly all of the locums on its books are willing to administer the Covid vaccine.

A team of 22 community pharmacists in South Tyneside have begun vaccinating housebound patients against coronavirus in a new local scheme. 

Funding for pharmacy CPCS IT systems has been extended until September 30.

A pharmacist running Covid-19 vaccinations in Brighton describes her involvement in the national immunisation programme as “hugely rewarding”.

Opioid prescribing varies considerably across England and is especially marked in areas of high socio-economic deprivation, a study shows. 

Northern Ireland’s CPhO Cathy Harrison has urged pharmacists “with any spare capacity” to assist colleagues in community pharmacies. 

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society wants to know if its membership base is representative of the profession as a whole. 

Sixty-five community pharmacy-led vaccination sites have this week become part of the coronavirus vaccination programme in England.

The GPhC's new standards for the initial education and training of pharmacists described as a sea change for the profession.

A batch of Instanyl 100mcg nasal spray solution has been recalled following safety concerns.

Many in the UK are struggling to maintain a positive mental outlook during the current lockdown, a recent Ipsos MORI poll reveals.

The PSNC has said it is concerned that some general practice teams are referring patients to pharmacies “informally”.

Study in The Lancet looks at Covid patients six months after discharge.

The Government has decided to extend state-backed clinical negligence indemnity for pharmacies providing Covid-19 jabs until June 30.

An Oldham pilot is allowing hospitals to test the referral of patients to community pharmacies to continue stop smoking treatment begun in hospital.

Pharmacists at a company providing pharmacist services to GP practices are delivering vaccines in the North West.

The MHRA has granted a ‘promising innovative medicine’ designation to experimental RSV drug nirsevimab. 

The results of a pilot CVD service will inform future contractual discussions for the pharmacy sector, says NHS England. 

The Recognition of Excellence Awards are back and open for nominations from community pharmacy.