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CPCS: the story so far

Concerned about reports that some general practice teams in England are bypassing the CPCS by referring patients to pharmacies ‘informally’.

12 Feb 2021

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Generics: the year ahead

Brexit and Covid-19 have created multi-layered challenges for medicines availability, with new supply chain regulations adding to import complications.

09 Feb 2021

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Finding ways to protect workers

As a tired and frustrated public reacts to more time in lockdown, Neil Hendry explains how technology could help keep pharmacy staff safe 

07 Feb 2021

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Access all areas

More players are joining the remote consultation space as the roll-out of appointments that give patients virtual access to pharmacists speeds up.

07 Feb 2021

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Time to grasp the digital nettle

There are better ways of providing healthcare, says Dr Noel O'Kelly, and it all hinges on digital inclusion.

07 Feb 2021

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NMS in decline; mixed picture on prescription numbers

Are patients failing to present at surgeries behind a fall in completions of NMS?

06 Feb 2021

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Mythbusting MEES

Solicitor Aidan Welton reflects on some common misconceptions about the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) Regulations

06 Feb 2021

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Are you making the most of the cashless revolution?

We’ve all got used to ‘card or contactless preferred’, but are you using the best card payment service for your business? 

02 Feb 2021

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Cold storage: never more important

The logistical challenges involved in rolling out a Covid-19 vaccine should not be underestimated, says Lec Medical's Mike Butt

15 Dec 2020

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The pharmacist will see you now

GP surgeries began referring into the CPCS on 1 November, but what happens next?

11 Dec 2020

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Creating a new balance in your business

Brand strategist Sid Madge suggests a way to respond to the stresses of the current pandemic 

11 Dec 2020

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Offsite flu jab centre delivers capacity for Preston pharmacy

Success for design and build pharmacy-run centre at local rugby club 

07 Dec 2020

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Listing boost for UK grown cannabis?

An FCA ruling could invigorate the UK industry, says Brains Bioceutical's Dean Billington

 

07 Dec 2020

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Vitamin D tops list of VMS searches

Awareness of the usefulness of vitamin D among the public is rising, according to Google data

06 Dec 2020

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Challenges remain as clock ticks

The ongoing with the EU and UK presents numerous challenges for an industry preparing to continue to supply of medicines that comply with new legislation, says PharmaLex.

06 Dec 2020

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Pandemic stokes pharmacy systems development

Community pharmacy's adapted model has accelerated changes in its operating systems too. 

06 Dec 2020

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