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Policy

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.

02 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Asthma & COPD

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 

01 Dec 2021 , 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

12 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Policy

Government promises "more depth" on hub & spoke proposals

A Government publication paves the way for a consultation in the coming months.

12 Nov 2021 , 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

07 Nov 2021 , 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

07 Nov 2021 , 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. 

07 Nov 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Business environment

Getting on board the ICS train

Integrated care systems are coming; community pharmacy in Somerset has been getting ready

03 Nov 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Policy

NHS tells pharmacy sector it’s 'moving too slowly'

The sector risks being left behind when it comes to ICS policy, the NPA warned.

18 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Business environment

Local leadership and the power of place

Councillor Asher Craig, Bristol’s deputy mayor for communities, equalities and public health, says the City Council has no intention of being a bit part player in integrated care

13 Oct 2021 , 8 Min Article

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Business environment

Delivering the win-win-win

Provider companies could prove to be vital elements of the pharmacy landscape as population-based services commissioned by integrated care systems and public health expand. Rob Darracott asked the team at Central Health for tips on navigating a way into local commissioning

13 Oct 2021 , 8 Min Article

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Policy

Covid lessons can revitalise clinical research, says ABPI

The pandemic showed the UK’s potential as a global research leader, says ABPI.

29 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Policy

DHSC appoints new pharmacy minister after latest cabinet reshuffle

Maria Caulfield is a former nurse and one-time local councillor.

24 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Policy

Charity attacks plans to raise free prescription age to 66

The Government plans to increase the age for prescription exemptions to 66 years.

17 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Smoking cessation

Long way to a smoke-free 2030

Options increasing but a long way to go to a smoke-free future

14 Jan 2021 , 4 Min Article

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