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CCA: Contraception service shows ‘worrying disregard’ for pharmacy

Tier one of the service launches in seven days despite the PSNC’s protestations that a start date has not been agreed.

17 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy Contraception Service to launch in 10 days

Roll-out announcement comes despite PSNC warnings around funding and capacity constraints

14 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC promises to implement report's exam recommendations

The report by Verita found several reasons why problems occurred during the June 2022 assessment.

14 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies in dispute with DH over blister pack provision

NI Department of Health says pharmacy funding demands are 'unrealistic'

13 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Fake pharmacists try to con residents over the phone

Scammers in England and Scotland have tried to deceive people out of money by pretending to be pharmacists over the phone.

12 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Rowlands chief tells Barclay to stop dithering on pharmacy workforce

Stephen Thomas warned PCNs were “poaching from community pharmacy” and insisted it added "nothing to improving patient care.”

12 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Independents gain market share as script volumes rise

Independents gaining share of prescriptions at expense of integrated chains

12 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Smokers to be encouraged to swap cigarettes for vapes

One in five of all smokers in England will be provided with a vape starter kit to help them quit the habit.

11 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy in Kent sold to first-time buyers

N.B. Pharmacy in Gravesend, which dispenses 6,393 monthly items, was sold to Venkat and Preeti Adama from Essex.

11 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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PCN hiring ‘exacerbates pharmacist shortage’ says DH-commissioned report

PCN recruitment has 'on occasion exacerbated pharmacy closures' finds Hewitt report

05 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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HubRx’s new chain to be rebranded Pharmacy+Health

HubRx said the pharmacies will provide an "industry-leading private offering," the details of which it will release soon.

05 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Legal change gives pharmacy technicians blood pressure role

Pharmacy technicians can carry out blood pressure checks as part of the hypertension case-finding and smoking cessation services.

05 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Government policy threatens medicines resilience

BGMA chief Mark Samuels warns VPAS hike will exacerbate volatility in the supply chain

04 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Editor’s view: Read between the lines

A recent speech from England's chief pharmacist was noteworthy for what he said – and what he didn't

04 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Bids invited for £500k contract to train pharmacy staff supervisors

Health Education England said the chosen provider will train and develop supervisors of staff including independent prescribers.

04 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Legal view: Frequently asked questions when selling your pharmacy

Understand the key concerns when selling to make sure it goes smoothly

03 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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