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Unpredictables

The editor considers how the pandemic has shifted pharmacy's agenda

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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MHRA analysis confirms Covid vaccine safety

The MHRA has said an analysis on approved Covid vaccines shows they are safe despite mild side-effects.

05 Feb 2021

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PHE pulls guidance advising against Covid testing in pharmacies

NPA seeking clarification on how new guidance will apply to pharmacies.

04 Feb 2021

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PDA: Use every pharmacy for second Oxford jab doses

The PDA says all community pharmacies should deliver second doses of AstraZeneca's vaccine.

04 Feb 2021

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DH activates shortage protocol for thyroid drug

The Government has issued a serious shortage protocol for levothyroxine 12.5mcg tablets in response to “significant ongoing disruption” to supply.

04 Feb 2021

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Vaccine "time bomb" in Wales if pharmacies not utilised

Wales faces a “ticking time bomb” if work does not begin to commission community pharmacies to administer Covid vaccines says CPW chair. 

03 Feb 2021

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PSNC 'forced' to go public on 'irritating' DH negotiations

Negotiator forced to air grievances in public due to the unwillingness of policy makers to engage on key issues, says Simon Dukes.

03 Feb 2021

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DHSC announces 'full consultation' on hub & spoke

There will be a consultation on hub and spoke working for all community pharmacies in England, pharmacy minister Jo Churchill has said.

02 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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PDA sets up portal for locums to register for Covid-19 vaccination

There are concerns that locums may not appear on employers' lists for priority vaccination as health workers.

02 Feb 2021

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LloydsPharmacy stores across UK join domestic abuse support scheme

LloydPharmacy stores in the UK will today join a scheme allowing victims of domestic abuse to access support.

02 Feb 2021

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Mythbusting masks

Mike Murray, chief technical officer at The Vita Group, separates fact from fiction on masks and explains the key features for keeping staff and customers safe

01 Feb 2021

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Well pilots digital consultation service with GP practices

Well Pharmacy is launching a new pilot service whereby its pharmacists provide digital consultations for minor ailments on behalf of GP practices.  

01 Feb 2021

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