Policy

Policy

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Policy

Prescription charges in England frozen for first time in 12 years

The cost of NHS prescriptions in England is to be pegged for the first time in over a decade. 

1 Min Article

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Policy

Evolution, not revolution

The case has been made. Almost two years after Professor David Wright suggested 33 ways to improve contractor representation in England, the Review Steering Group has 37 proposals for contractors to consider. Rob Darracott takes a look.

4 Min Article

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Policy

FIP announces theme for World Pharmacists Day

"Pharmacy united in action for a healthier world" is the theme of World Pharmacists Day on September 25.

1 Min Article

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Financial Management & Funding

The right incentives?

On paper at least, the new contractual framework in Wales has strong incentives to get value from community pharmacy that will benefit patients and the wider NHS

1 Min Article

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GPhC

Refocusing regulation

Nigel Clarke has chaired the profession's regulator for the last eight years. He says the pandemic has helped focus the GPhC on enabling the good.

1 Min Article

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Respiratory

Inhaler switching ramps up for NHS

The NHS is now using incentives to go green, while the private sector too is creating greener recycling options 

1 Min Article

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Policy

NHS chief announces next steps for local health systems

Dr Claire Fuller tasked to look closely at how PCNs can support ICSs by bringing partners together at local level

1 Min Article

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Business environment

Focus on value, not just on savings

Health economist Leela Barham says the case for pharmacy is as much about value as it is about savings

3 Min Article

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Business environment

Focus on value, not just on savings

Health economist Leela Barham says the case for pharmacy is as much about value as it is about savings

3 Min Article

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Policy

How to sustain the momentum

What can community pharmacy learn from its Covid-19 response? Speakers at a recent Westminster Health Forum policy conference shared their thoughts. 

2 Min Article

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