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YouGov study shows importance of pharmacies to communities

The survey commissioned by the PSNC bolsters the case for a national Pharmacy First scheme.   

31 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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DH imposes discount deduction hike ‘under pressure from NHSE’

Ministers impose rate increase to 20 per cent on generics after PSNC rejects it

30 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Monthly fee for 101 dispensed items to start next month

The DHSC and NHS England warned the £533 monthly payment will reduce “if clinical service volumes grow beyond" its forecasts.

30 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Boots rolls out free health MOT in over 1,000 branches

The 15-minute appointment includes a blood pressure check, an “optional BMI and waist circumference measurement” and lifestyle advice.

30 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Babylon Health accidentally sends ICP erectile dysfunction patient details

Babylon GP at Hand forwarded a letter to Independent Community Pharmacist that was meant for The Independent Pharmacy.

29 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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WBA reportedly planning second attempt to sell off Boots

WBA executive team reportedly under 'huge pressure' to divest European operations.

27 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies in Jersey to receive £12m funding boost

The money will be used to employ or train more pharmacy technicians and help pharmacists become prescribers.

24 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Summit warns MPs action is needed to keep pharmacies open

The PSNC convened an urgent parliamentary meeting of 15 MPs and leading figures from community pharmacy.

23 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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People with LTCs struggle to access medicine, research reveals

The Prescription Charges Coalition called on the government to freeze the prescription charge next year.

22 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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#SaveOurPharmacies campaign brought to MPs as petition reaches 30k signatures

Representatives hold summit with MPs as campaign gains momentum

21 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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More pharmacists in Devon needed, says Tory council leader

Councillor John Hart also called for the creation of a pharmacy school in Devon so it can develop its “own specialists."

21 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Original pack dispensing to be allowed as Government confirms law changes

Legislation change on OPD and whole-pack dispensing of valproate medicines to go ahead

20 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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HEE launches community pharmacist training this month

The NHS-funded training scheme, which offers 10,000 module places, will be provided by CliniSkills until next March.

20 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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HubRx acquires 34-strong pharmacy chain in Yorkshire

HubRx CEO Daniel Lee said the acquisition of The Pharmacy Group will “create a blueprint other independents can follow."

20 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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DHSC issues SSP for paracetamol 240mg suppositories

The SSP is in response to what the DHSC described as “a significant ongoing disruption” to supply.

17 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NPA and AIMp members battle for election to PSNC committee

NPA members Jay Badenhorst, Hamish Borno, Chiman Patel and Mayank Patel are among the nine candidates contending for three places.

16 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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