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Minister: Pharmacy closures not a sign of Government failure

How patients use their pharmacies will be 'the real measure' says Lord Markham

19 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Outsider: The search for greener grass

When is a pay settlement not a pay settlement? And when is a recruitment crisis not a crisis?

03 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Government comes out against pharmacy workforce plan

Ministers say they still want to better utilise the pharmacy workforce as a whole.

25 Apr 2023 , 6 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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Outsider: Spring is here. Will we see a new beginning?

Structural reorganisations will bring both risks and opportunities to pharmacy

03 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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APPG chair urges Sunak to support community pharmacy

Taiwo Owatemi delivered a letter to Downing Street urging the prime minister to put in place the recommendations of its 'Future of Pharmacy' report.

15 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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BMA anger over imposed GP contract for 2023-24

The BMA has expressed its anger over an imposed contract for GPs in England for 2023-24 that ‘does nothing to support general practice’.

07 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Webb sets employers two tasks to support career development

Pharmacy employers challenged on training places and career development as training and development investment for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians adds up

06 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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CCA: Pharmacist prescribing services must be commissioned ‘immediately’

CCA lays down gauntlet to Government as it publishes its pharmacy prospectus

08 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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The effort to change minds

A famous Bushism from the 2008 crash sums up pharmacy's current situation, says Ade Williams

03 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy teams urged to take part in Government disease prevention inquiry

Parliamentary inquiry a vital opportunity to highlight community pharmacy's role

25 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Day Lewis and Pharmacy2U attend Sunak NHS meeting

Day Lewis director makes the case to Government for funding at emergency meeting

10 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Hit it, Frank

It's time to pass the baton...

01 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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P3pharmacy editor gives evidence to Health Select Committee

Rob Darracott told MPs that community pharmacy can play a bigger role in integrated care but more needs to be done to facilitate this.

21 Dec 2022 , 4 Min Article

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Answers on an (online) postcard

A vision for community pharmacy in England. What does good look like? Barriers and enablers for change? Innovative service models? Don't know where to start? Here's Rob Darracott's starters for ten

09 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Vision on for pharmacy in England

PSNC has begun the process to create a new strategy and vision for community pharmacy in England. What does the sector think should be in it?

09 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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