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Dealing with requests to delete an individual’s personal data.

Things to do and things to know in community pharmacy across the UK.

Pharmacy cuts back in the spotlight.

If you are not using social media to promote your pharmacy then it’s high time to start thinking about it. If you do have any social media accounts, then you may understand how much of a powerful and cost free tool it is.

The NPA has launched a resource to help contractors comply with a General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirement to appoint a data ‘expert’ within the team.

The National Pharmacy Association is selling an exclusive range of Community Pharmacy Works clothing items, including socks, cufflinks and t-shirts, with all proceeds going to the charity Pharmacist Support. 

We would hope that school bullies would grow out of their bad habits when they become adults, but unfortunately bullying does occur in the workplace.

Dispensing errors involving delivery drivers made up 5% of incidents reported to the NPA in the first three months of 2018.

A selection of recent members’ questions speci cally on the GDPR which came into effect on Friday 25 May that were answered by the NPA’s pharmacy team

The National Minimum Standards and Core Curriculum for Immunisation Training for Registered Healthcare Practitioners (Standards) was updated in February, which means the vaccination skills assessment has changed.

Contractors are advised to give this letter urgent attention.

Laura Chalkley from NPA’s employment law advisory service team, Ellis Whittam, looks at the importance of employment status and what to watch out for with your locums.

The UK FMD Working Group for Community Pharmacy, which the NPA works closely alongside, recently published guidance called The Way Forward for FMD in Community Pharmacy. It is crucial reading for every pharmacy team to help them prepare for the new directive.

A fundamental requirement for General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) implementation is staff awareness.

A selection of recent members’ questions specifically on GDPR.

The NPA frequently responds to policy consultations on behalf of members.

Tell patients not to worry - other brands are available.

Things to do and things to know in community pharmacy across the UK.

Local pharmacies can ease the NHS access crisis.

Jignesh Patel looks at some of the issues around starting a vaccination clinic.