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BNPL: an acronym for success?

Buy now, pay later is an option independents can't afford to ignore. Their rivals haven't

07 Jul 2022 , 2 Min Article

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Trade bodies urge Hunt to ensure inquiry includes pharmacy pressures

The NPA, CCA, AIMp and PSNC wrote to Hunt telling him community pharmacy has suffered a decrease in funding.

06 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Lack of government support for pharmacy criticised in the Lords

Labour peer Lord Hunt said it was “quite extraordinary” that the government is “doing so little to support the sector."

29 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies missing out on millions due to ‘informal’ GP referrals

Nine per cent of patients in a PSNC audit were referred to a pharmacy 'informally' by their GP or NHS 111.

27 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Hub and spoke: a new reality

Pearl Chemist Group's Mike Patel takes us on a guided tour of his basement, where the latest hub technology dispenses for his business's 20 spoke pharmacies

20 Jun 2022 , 7 Min Article

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Payment mistakes: a guide

As cash continues to decline inn use, the banking industry and Government are under pressure to provide better safeguards to protect customers

04 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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The right incentives?

On paper at least, the new contractual framework in Wales has strong incentives to get value from community pharmacy that will benefit patients and the wider NHS

04 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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No excuses on minimum wage

The law is clear – the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage must be paid appropriately. If they’re not, employers can expect regulatory trouble

03 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC pushes for more funding as 'challenging' Year 4 negotiations start

The PSNC will continue to push for a budget uplift and "fair funding" for walk-in advice services.

28 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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A new prescription for Wales

Published just before Christmas, the Welsh Government’s A New Prescription/Presgripsiwn Newydd might not have got the attention it deserves

02 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Missed flu targets costs £169,000

An FOI response shows 424 community pharmacies have had money taken back for missing last year’s PCN-level flu target

02 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Two years in, is it time CPCS got a tweak?

Leela Barham looks at calls for reform of the CPCS and the claim that it could save the NHS £640 million a year if GP practices and patients buy in

02 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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'Deep frustration' as DH review fails to provide pharmacy funding uplift

DHSC and NHS England stand firm on question of global sum increase, says PSNC.

31 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC launches audit to strengthen hand in Government talks

Negotiator wants to make the case for walk-in minor illness consultations to be funded.

25 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Tax mistakes can be costly

Technology helps HMRC see how taxpayers manage their affairs. Here's the most common errors that prompt official intervention 

05 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Flu jab clawbacks suggest a new approach for PQS is required

A flu vaccination target wrinkle in the Pharmacy Quality Scheme suggests future schemes should be fairer

05 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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