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Dukes: I always planned to leave PSNC after 4 years

Leaving now gives my successor time to shape future contract, says Dukes.

16 Sep 2021

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95pc of contractors will receive full Covid claim from Government

The vast majority of contractors will receive their full claim from the BSA in October.

16 Sep 2021

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Pharmacies and GPs could deliver Covid vaccines with annual flu jabs

The PSNC said the two must work together to deliver the biggest ever flu vaccination programme.

14 Sep 2021

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It's not always about the money

It's a common misconception among some employers that only money can motivate staff. While that might be the case in sales teams, for others it has more limited application. 

14 Sep 2021

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Year three contract deal leads August review

Dateline August (with links): Announcements on the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework in England, and a further sign of aligning incentives across primary care

14 Sep 2021

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Run, Forrest, run

In the height of Summer, it’s easy to be stumped for something to write about. So Outsider’s been watching some sport for inspiration

13 Sep 2021

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Flu season could be early, and demand higher

The near absence of flu cases last year means the season could come early this year

13 Sep 2021

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Fraud: a £1.2bn problem

The rise of online as a revenue stream for pharmacies adds just another scam threat to many – cardholder not present (CNP) fraud

13 Sep 2021

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Collection codes required in updated lateral flow service

A number of changes are being made to the service from early October.

13 Sep 2021

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Breakthrough lung cancer drug gets MHRA green light

NHS lung cancer patients will be the first in Europe to be offered sotorasib.

13 Sep 2021

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Prescribing of antidepressants on the rise, says NHS report

Between April and June this year 20.5 million antidepressant items were prescribed.

10 Sep 2021

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APPG launches inquiry into future of community pharmacy

MPs want to gather information to create a blueprint for the sector's development in the coming years.

10 Sep 2021

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82 per cent pass rate for July's GPhC registration assessment

Of the 2,189 candidates attempting the exam for the first time, the pass rate was 83 per cent

09 Sep 2021

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Bedfordshire Numark pharmacies deliver 68,500 Covid vaccinations

Numark pharmacies worked with six GP surgeries to administer Covid vaccinations in Flitwick

09 Sep 2021

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Scottish NES pharmacy workforce survey starts 12 September

CPS warns contractors to look out for online survey in pharmacy mailbox

09 Sep 2021

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