Analysis

Over a third of pharmacy staff have self-isolated over concerns they may be infected with Covid-19.

The past two weeks have seen workload issues push community pharmacists to breaking point, a new survey reveals.

A new survey reveals the extent of the worrying trend of abuse towards pharmacy teams.

General practices are being asked to increase the use of eRD as part of the response to the coronavirus pandemic.

The PSNC has said it is pushing for an urgent cash injection from the government before the weekend.

Community pharmacies may be able to sell rapid COVID-19 tests to the public within days.

A contractor is critical of the communities minister for announcing a medicines delivery service that's yet to start.

Government aims to have measures in the Bill in place by end of March.

CPhO Andrew Evans: “I remain incredibly grateful for the hard work and dedication of every community pharmacy team in Wales."

Pharmacy 111 referrals have risen by 10 per cent since October 2019.

Vaping prevalence in England has remained stable since 2014.

Women living in England’s poorest neighbourhoods have seen a decline in life expectancy since 2011. 

Year 2 of the contract will see changes such as the launch of a new NHS Discharge Medicines Service.

GPhC received record 765 complaints in last three months of 2019.

The rise in cases has been largely driven by outbreaks in universities and colleges.

The General Pharmaceutical Council’s clampdown on rogue online pharmacies appears to be gathering pace.

The GPhC is taking steps to improve its handling of FtP cases after a number of concerns were identified. 

The community pharmacist consultation service could see the roll-out of more health checks through pharmacies.

Figures provided by the regulator suggest there may have been a net decrease of 166 community pharmacies last year.

The new GP contract is described as placing additional financial stress on the community pharmacy sector.