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Legal change gives pharmacy technicians blood pressure role

Pharmacy technicians can carry out blood pressure checks as part of the hypertension case-finding and smoking cessation services.

05 Apr 2023

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Convicted diazepam pharmacist escapes strike-off due to MHRA delays

Convicted pharmacist claimed he was 'just selling off remaining stock'

04 Apr 2023

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Bids invited for £500k contract to train pharmacy staff supervisors

Health Education England said the chosen provider will train and develop supervisors of staff including independent prescribers.

04 Apr 2023

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Online pharmacy group completes ‘hugely significant’ deal

Phlo Technologies paid an undisclosed amount for California-based online prescription business Truepill.

04 Apr 2023

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The challenges facing ICBs – learning from early adopters

The NHS Confederation has looked at the experiences of nine early adopters which took responsibility for commissioning pharmaceutical, ophthalmic and dentistry services in July 2022

04 Apr 2023

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NPA announces board election results

NPA announces results of its board elections as it transitions to new governance structure

03 Apr 2023

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Funding for IT suppliers to deliver EPS across Wales launches

Under the Community Pharmacy System Innovation Fund, UK-registered IT suppliers can apply for a grant of up to £111,562.50.

03 Apr 2023

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Pharmacy teams make 33k safety interventions in OAC audit

Pharmacy teams offered advice and clinical interventions to tens of thousands during audit

31 Mar 2023

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Pharmacists are leaving GP practices to return to community

Avon LPC chief officer Richard Brown said some GP pharmacists are frustrated at having “very little” patient contact and not enough clinical services.

31 Mar 2023

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YouGov study shows importance of pharmacies to communities

The survey commissioned by the PSNC bolsters the case for a national Pharmacy First scheme.   

31 Mar 2023

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DH imposes discount deduction hike ‘under pressure from NHSE’

Ministers impose rate increase to 20 per cent on generics after PSNC rejects it

30 Mar 2023

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Monthly fee for 101 dispensed items to start next month

The DHSC and NHS England warned the £533 monthly payment will reduce “if clinical service volumes grow beyond" its forecasts.

30 Mar 2023

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Boots rolls out free health MOT in over 1,000 branches

The 15-minute appointment includes a blood pressure check, an “optional BMI and waist circumference measurement” and lifestyle advice.

30 Mar 2023

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Pharmacies urged to display campaign poster

Look out for the window poster included with the March issues of Pharmacy Magazine and Training Matters.

30 Mar 2023

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Babylon Health accidentally sends ICP erectile dysfunction patient details

Babylon GP at Hand forwarded a letter to Independent Community Pharmacist that was meant for The Independent Pharmacy.

29 Mar 2023

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Boots retail sales up 16pc in Q2

Beauty was standout performer, while pharmacy sales up 2 per cent "despite challenging sector backdrop"

28 Mar 2023

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