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NPA deal with Medicspot enables pharmacies to sell Covid-19 PCR tests

Medicspot partnership will help member pharmacies comply with new guidance on supplying test kits, says NPA

A distinct trend towards reduced reporting of patient safety incidents by pharmacies has continued throughout the Covid-19 pandemic says the NPA.

Numark and Phoenix UK have urged Boris Johnson to back up his words of encouragement for pharmacy.

NPA chairman Andrew Lane said members are considering striking over Treasury's reluctance to write off £370 million in advanced funding.

Rishi Sunak was told by NPA Board member Raj Patel that pharmacy funding must improve.

Sixty-five community pharmacy-led vaccination sites have this week become part of the coronavirus vaccination programme in England.

Domestic abuse victims can turn to pharmacies for help as part of an initiative that launches today.

Both the National Pharmacy Association and Royal Pharmaceutical Society have begun celebrations for key milestones.

Equalities minister Kemi Badenoch has said people at risk of missing out on a Covid vaccine will get one.

A petition urging the government to cover costs incurred by pharmacies during Covid-19 is gathering pace.

MPs and Lords warn that “irreversible damage” will be done to England’s pharmacy network unless the Government offers urgent financial support.

A month after launching a new scheme entitled ‘Kickstart’, the NPA has already reached 400 placements.

The NPA has urged Rishi Sunak to set aside some of the £3 billion for the NHS to support pharmacies.

Community pharmacies in England, Scotland and Wales are to switch off or disconnect from their FMD systems by December 31.

NPA chair Andrew Lane said the body will not give up lobbying the government for more funding to support independents.

The “vast majority” of the UK’s adult population has visited a pharmacy since March, the National Pharmacy Association has said.

Ask Your Pharmacist week (November 2-9) kicks off today with the aim of raising awareness of pharmacy services.

The NPA warns Michael Gove that Northern Ireland could face drug shortages if it continues complying with EU regulations.

Pharmacies may not be reporting incidents due to Covid-19 work pressures, the NPA has warned.

The NPA has said some pharmacists still don’t have access to basic patient record details.