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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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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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