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Working past 65: do's and don'ts

Those who use data and evidence to inform decisions stand a much better chance of staying out of an employment tribunal

04 May 2022 , 1 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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Soaring energy bills: whose tab?

With energy and utility costs rising fast, who pays in a business occupying rented premises? And what can be done to mitigate further increases?

04 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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An expanding role in diabetes care

Community pharmacy has a strong case to play a wider role in the prevention of type 2 diabetes and the care of patients who have the disease

04 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Building the best defence

As Covid-19 restrictions come to an end, Jeremy Meader takes a realistic view of what the future holds for community pharmacy

04 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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A seasonal tester

Hayfever is thought to affect around a quarter of the UK population. How can pharmacy help customers to navigate their way through the season?

04 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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For healthier incentives, go north

Scotland’s three-year funding deal for community pharmacy has a year to run. Leela Barham argues that, on paper at least, the deal has good incentives for helping to keep people healthy

03 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Here we go again

The Government is again asking if differently owned businesses should be allowed to work out between them how to assemble prescriptions. Yes, folks, hub and spoke is back. 

03 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC confirms new standards for revalidation accounts

The GPhC said reflective accounts can involve a pharmacy professional’s experiences during Covid.

03 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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High-level talks on obesity produce recommendations on pharmacy’s role

The event concluded everyone with diabetes should have access to weight management services in pharmacies.

03 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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New shortage protocols allow pharmacists to limit HRT supplies

DHSC says pharmacists can use their judgement to dispense less than prescribed for three products.

03 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Proposals to reform LPCs unveiled to contractors

RSG publishes proposals aimed at improving governance and allocating resources more effectively.

29 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC will decide exceptions to responsible pharmacist rules

DHSC to push ahead with planned legislation changes despite many expressing concern.

29 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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HEE tenders for 3,011 independent prescribing course places

Over three thousand places on IP courses to be offered up to March 2023.

28 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Aspen will not raise price of cancer drugs, insists CMA

The regulator said Aspen’s pledge to lower pricing will continue to be fulfilled and not be affected by Brexit.

27 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Twice-a-year injection for high blood pressure undergoes trial

The treatment could replace the need for daily pills if the study is successful.

27 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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