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New independent prescribing training for pharmacists in Wales

Programme will underpin delivery of the national Pharmacy Independent Prescribing Service (PIPS).

08 Apr 2024

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PDA takes umbrage over GPhC and CPhO 'letter of thanks'

Joint letter of thanks to pharmacists in England highlights workforce pressures - an issue consistently highlighted by PDA

09 Jan 2024

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NHSE and GPhC warn of “exceptional challenges” facing pharmacy teams

In an unusual move, David Webb and Duncan Rudkin seek to reassure pharmacists that current pressures would be taken into account in the event of regulatory action.

04 Jan 2024

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Lack of practice-based research holding back new services

Leading academic calls for more evidence-based community pharmacy practice to underpin new services.

16 Oct 2023

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MVP Awards 2023 Winners

MVP Awards 2023 Winners

21 Sep 2023

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Use pharmacists differently say Bath researchers

Hub and spoke would allow more patient-facing services, according to report.

14 Jul 2023

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NHS England commissions RPS to develop repeat prescribing guidance

Working group formed of RPS and RCGP will produce guidance to tackle overprescribing

14 Jun 2023

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Pharmacies could deliver 30 million Pharmacy First appointments a year

Based on the rollout of Pharmacy First in Scotland, it is likely 15 – 20 million consultations will be provided in the first year alone, says the CCA.

13 Jun 2023

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Pharmacist prescribing outpaced by nurses

Non-medical prescribing under the spotlight in Scotland.

20 Apr 2023

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Cornwall minor ailments service reaches Westminster

Push for regional pharmacy-first type service to be rolled out nationally.

24 Mar 2023

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Pharmacy bodies form supervision group ahead of legislation reforms

Group seeks to influence Government ahead of planned reforms to pharmacy supervision legislation.

30 Jan 2023

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Cold comfort

Update: good practice guidance for cold storage of medicines

23 Dec 2022

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Challenges lie ahead say profession leaders

A seasonal ‘thank you’ message to pharmacists comes with a warning of challenging times ahead.

20 Dec 2022

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PDA calls for Royal College of Pharmacists in leadership response

A Royal College would supervise the training and formation of practitioners in pharmacy, the PDA says

15 Nov 2022

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RPS and Marie Curie consult on end-of-life pharmacy standards

The RPS said the final standards will help pharmacies in the UK “continuously improve” the care they provide.

01 Nov 2022

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PDA chair: Supervision debate needs 'radical new' approach

The 'high street health centre' model is key to how we should think about supervision, says Koziol

16 Oct 2022

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