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Educational pathway launched for newly qualified pharmacists

NHS England has introduced the Newly Qualified Pharmacist pathway to meet the development needs of young pharmacists.

25 Aug 2023

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Council defends awarding sexual health contract to private providers

Newcastle City Council insists it extensively engaged with the public before opening the bidding. But did pharmacies lodge bids?

24 Aug 2023

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Titan PMR owner invests in young engineers’ pharmacy communication app

Tariq Muhammad invests six-figure sum in PharmAppy

24 Aug 2023

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PDA secures £65k unpaid wages for locums

Union helps members fight 'wage theft' cases with their employers

24 Aug 2023

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Diabetes drug shortages not expected to resolve until mid-2024

Supply problems having “significant impact” on clinicians and causing “anxiety and concern” for patients.

24 Aug 2023

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Well launches flu jab e-voucher for businesses

The e-voucher allows people at other businesses to book a flu vaccination with the pharmacy chain.

22 Aug 2023

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NHS England could face compensation claims over flu service delay

The NPA has written to NHS England saying contractors can claim compensation if they suffered financial losses.

22 Aug 2023

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‘Powerless’ ICB tied itself up in knots over Pharmacy First, says LPC chief

Community Pharmacy Nottinghamshire's Nick Hunter said Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB was unable to decide whether to recommission the service.

22 Aug 2023

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Well’s expansion plans approved by competition watchdog

Acquisition of Knights Pharmacy chain given the greenlight by CMA

21 Aug 2023

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North-East pharmacy group placed into administration

Northcare Limited and Medway Limited, the holding companies for eight pharmacies, have faced financial challenges.

21 Aug 2023

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DH launches consultation on allowing pharmacy technicians to use PGDs

Change would offer clear benefits, says DH as it opens consultation

18 Aug 2023

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Uncertainty persists over progress of NHSE pharmacy review

NHSE promised to commission an economic analysis of pharmaceutical services a year ago to help inform future contract talks.

18 Aug 2023

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Superdrug undercuts multiples on private flu jabs for loyalty card holders

Superdrug to charge members £8.79 and non-members £16.99

18 Aug 2023

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New training programme for pharmacy technicians

NHS England is offering fully funded training places for up to 840 pharmacy technicians to “broaden” their skills.

17 Aug 2023

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OPD law changes to come into force for private prescriptions this autumn

OPD flexibility for NHS prescriptions must wait until pharmaceutical ToS updated

17 Aug 2023

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Chancellor’s support for Boots branch gives CPE ‘glimmer of hope’

Community Pharmacy England chief executive Janet Morrison said Jeremy Hunt's support for the Farncombe branch was encouraging.

16 Aug 2023

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