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New legislation needed for pharmacy data access say bodies

Pharmacies must continue to have the enhanced access to patient data that has been available to them during the Covid-19 pandemic, sector bodies have said.

07 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC: Let's put a stop to GP flu jab competition

Simon Dukes says he is hopeful the Covid-19 pandemic will help put an end to competition between pharmacies and GP surgeries over flu jabs.

03 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Esomeprazole on final list of November concessions

The Department of Health and Social Care has today announced the final list of concessions for November.

30 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC seeks urgent clarity on Christmas opening

The PSNC is seeking urgent clarity from NHS England & Improvement on the opening requirements for pharmacies over the Christmas period.

26 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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DHSC announces second list of November concessions today

The DHSC has today announded the second wave of price concessions for November.

23 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Over-50s flu jabs to begin on December 1

DHSC will advise which wholesalers have been allocated stock via the NHSBSA website.

20 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Most LPCs think relationship with PSNC improved this year

The majority of LPCs think their relationship with PSNC has improved over the past year despite the turmoil of Covid-19, according to poll.

19 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Number of pharmacies hits lowest point in five years

The number of community pharmacies in England dropped to its lowest level in five years by the end of March 2020.

19 Nov 2020 , 2 Min Article

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First wave of November concessions includes Ciprofloxacin

The Department of Health and Social Care has today announced the first wave of concessions for November.

17 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Independents concerned about Wright review 'steering group'

LPCs have expressed concerns to the PSNC about independents' place on the Wright review steering group.

12 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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NHS in urgent talks with PSNC on Covid jabs

Pfizer/BioNTech says its vaccine candidate is more than 90 per cent effective in preventing Covid-19.

09 Nov 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Minister thanks pharmacies but is silent on funding

Pharmacy minister Jo Churchill expressed her gratitude to community pharmacies for their work during the Covid-19 pandemic. 

 

06 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Wholesaler talks still holding up flu jab orders

Pharmacies received guidance on Friday explaining how to order flu jabs - but are still unable to place orders. 

03 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Script signing requirements waived due to Covid infection risk

As of November 1, the Government has temporarily suspended the requirement for patients to sign the back of NHS prescription forms.

02 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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GPs can make CPCS referrals from Sunday

From Sunday November 1, GPs will be able to refer patients with minor illnesses to community pharmacies via the NHS consultation service. 

30 Oct 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Drug Tariff will be fully paperless from April

NHS BSA has announced it will stop issuing print editions of the Drug Tariff from April next year, and will instead move to digital only.

29 Oct 2020 , 1 Min Article

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