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What are the risks of using volunteers to deliver medicines?

Solicitor Noel Wardle says that while it is better for patients to receive their medicines than to go without, pharmacists and pharmacy owners have legal and ethical responsibilities to consider when using volunteer delivery people. 

01 Jul 2020

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EPS nominations see pandemic rise

Electronic prescription service (EPS) nominations have jumped following the implementation of Covid-19 lockdown measures.

01 Jul 2020

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Two months in for CPCS: North and SE lead way

The first statistics are in for the new Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS), and pharmacies in the North and the South East have seen the most episodes to date.

01 Jul 2020

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Planning for Growth: the outcomes

Last year we invited a panel of independent pharmacy owners to take part in a structured business development programme. Almost 12 months later, we look at how the two who stuck with the programme have got on.

01 Jul 2020

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Self care: a future beyond OTC medicines?

Find out why community pharmacy should be at the forefront of the emerging self care revolution.

23 Jun 2020

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Audit for everyday pharmacy practice

Time for a refresher on the key principles of clinical governance.

22 Jun 2020

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Do you delegate responsibly?

Delegation is a critical leadership skill, yet so many managers fail to delegate responsibly.

18 Jun 2020

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Building resilience in the workplace

With the current challenges in mind, here, with some minor adaptations, is a module on personal resilience from 2016.

18 Jun 2020

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Creating inspiring leadership

Leadership is no longer the preserve of the few – it is an essential role in business that can be learned by those at all levels to use in a range of different situations.

16 Jun 2020

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What happens next? Scenario planning

Over the past few weeks we have seen how quickly things can change dramatically when they have to.

16 Jun 2020

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A risky business

The #Metoo campaign  has seen a real shift in what is deemed acceptable in the workplace, as well as in society at large.

15 Jun 2020

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Keeping on top of statutory compliance

Solicitor Aidan Welton looks at the legislation that must be complied with in relation to the use and occupation of a pharmacy property.

15 Jun 2020

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Numbers crunched for 2019

IQVIA's Carol Alexandre crunched the numbers from 2019 on pharmacies, distributors, generics and DSPs at this year's Sigma Conference 

11 Jun 2020

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SMEs encouraged to invest in innovation

Tax preparation specialist David Redfern reviews HMRC's Advance Assurance R&D tax relief scheme for small and medium sized companies

10 Jun 2020

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The Good Work Plan: the 'must knows'

Lawyer Andrew Rayment unpicks the "biggest package of workplace reforms for over 20 years"

09 Jun 2020

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