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Is the new CPE-commissioned pharmacy vision just another re-release?

If we keep asking the same questions and getting the same answers, perhaps its time to rethink

09 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NPA chief: CPE vision is ‘starting point, not limit’ of what pharmacy can do

Mark Lyonette said "innovation" must "be driven through local integrated care systems, not only the national contractual framework.”

19 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Rising to a new challenge

Acting collectively and thinking long-term will be vital for pharmacy’s future, says Michael Lennox

01 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Beware claims of big economic impact from OTCs

Leela Barham delves into the detail of a recent study

31 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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MPs call for naloxone programme in England with pharmacy at its centre

Bring England in line with the devolved nations, Home Affair Committee urges in wide-ranging report

31 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Prescribing pathways – what a load of ARRS

Is NHS England robbing from Peter to pay Paul with its pathway programme?

30 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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We must better appreciate pharmacy teams’ skills, says pharmacy minister

Writing exclusively for P3pharmacy, Neil O'Brien outlines the Government's modernisation plans

18 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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OPD law changes to come into force for private prescriptions this autumn

OPD flexibility for NHS prescriptions must wait until pharmaceutical ToS updated

17 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Organisations agree to differ in Pharmacy Supervision Review Group report

After seven months of deliberation the Pharmacy Supervision Review Group fails to reach a consensus on how pharmacy supervision should be reflected in legislation.

01 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Editor's view: Supply strain

Is the current spate of GLP-1 RA shortages a sign of worrying things to come?

31 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Don't try and get pharmacy first in England 'on the cheap', says Phoenix chief

Phoenix UK group managing director Steve Anderson says the government should learn from Scotland and properly fund the scheme.

26 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Benefits of Discharge Medicines Service not being realised, says think tank

Varied uptake of DMS across ICS regions, report finds

29 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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CCA rep on CPE committee is an advisor at Boots, says negotiator

Community Pharmacy England had erroneously published Tricia Kennerley's role as international public affairs lead for Walgreens Boots Alliance.

20 Jun 2023 , 3 Min Article

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NPA promises to support independents during inquiry

The NPA's director of corporate affairs Gareth Jones said the health select committee inquiry was a “significant opportunity" to scrutinise pharmacy's future.

12 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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MPs launch inquiry into pharmacy services

Select committee accepting evidence on the challenges impacting pharmacy's future role

08 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy’s crossover moment

What do Julius Caesar, Taylor Swift and community pharmacy all have in common?

08 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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