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NHSE unveils new plan to tackle inappropriate prescribing

Patients will have a review with GPs and pharmacists to determine if the prescribing of painkillers and other medicines should be reduced.

02 Mar 2023

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The consequences of lying on a CV

Lying on a CV can have serious consequences – for both employees and employers

02 Mar 2023

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Energy regulations: Change around the corner

As a pharmacy business, what do you need to know about MEES?

02 Mar 2023

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Are supermarkets the best place for pharmacies?

An economist casts her eye on the news that LloydsPharmacy is axing its Sainsbury's stores

01 Mar 2023

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Editor’s view: Watching the paint dry

What is it about pharmacy and drawn-out policy talks? Still, sometimes it's worth paying attention

01 Mar 2023

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GHP urges members impacted by junior doctors strike to get in touch

The GHP said pharmacists should stick to their job description and ensure they are “qualified, competent and safe” to do any work.

01 Mar 2023

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Independent pharmacies losing money and cutting back services

More than a third of owners said they had reduced their opening hours and 59 per cent reduced staffing.

01 Mar 2023

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RPS promises full review in bid to become ‘more transparent’

The professional leadership body has invited applications to hold the review, which it wants to start in May.

28 Feb 2023

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Pharmacy sector cautiously welcomes post-Brexit NI deal

The National Pharmacy Association said as far as medicines supply is concerned, the “devil may yet be in the detail.”

28 Feb 2023

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PSNC chief slams ‘irresponsible’ NHSE minor ailments campaign

Janet Morrison accused NHS England of "often acting to make" the pressures pharmacy teams are under "worse."

27 Feb 2023

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NPA to give evidence to Covid public inquiry

National Pharmacy Association chief executive Mark Lyonette said inquiry “is an historic opportunity to place on record" pharmacy's achievements.

24 Feb 2023

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CCA warns GP and pharmacy services are reducing in England

Nearly 1,000 pharmacies closed in England between 2015 and 2022, according to an analysis by the Company Chemists Association.

24 Feb 2023

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MBOs: Making a planned exit

Selling a business isn’t simple, but a management buyout can offer a neat solution

23 Feb 2023

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PSNC issues warning over government’s new HRT PPC

The PSNC says the new prescription prepayment certificate could create difficulties for patients and increase pharmacies’ workload.

22 Feb 2023

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HEE funds independent prescribing course for another year

The announcement means pharmacists can apply for 3,000 places on courses between April this year and March 2024.

22 Feb 2023

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High rents still a major problem for pharmacies, warns NPA

The government promised to resolve the issue in July last year.

21 Feb 2023

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