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GPhC launches consultation on standards for chief pharmacists

The GPhC said the consultation, which closes on April 16, seeks the views of the public, health professionals, the NHS and wider health sector.

24 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist struck off for not declaring train fare convictions

Pharmacist had told her employer and the GPhC that she did not have any convictions

24 Jan 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Government says 3,000 pharmacies in England signed up to contraception service

The service was expanded last year to include the provision of oral contraceptives.

23 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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New restrictions on prescribing of fluoroquinolones

Systemic fluoroquinolones must now only be prescribed when other commonly recommended antibiotics are inappropriate, the MHRA advises after safety review

23 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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PDA survey shows support for Pharmacy First but concerns over delivery

Survey shows 84 per cent say that Pharmacy First could improve patient care, but 87 per cent feel that if service s not introduced or resourced properly, it could damage fragile workforce situation.

23 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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It’ll take time for public to learn about Pharmacy First, says CPE

Healthwatch found patients are more comfortable seeing their GP and are concerned they won't have privacy in a pharmacy.

22 Jan 2024 , 5 Min Article

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Measles outbreak declared national incident after HSCC warnings last year

English Pharmacy Board member Thorrun Govind said 'pharmacies provide a safe space for people to have a chat about vaccinations.'

19 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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New course aims to improve staff wellbeing

Pharmacist Support has introduced a new course for pharmacy managers to look after the wellbeing of their teams.

19 Jan 2024 , 2 Min Article

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GPhC tells pharmacist to undertake sexual boundaries training

Two colleagues and one patient complained about pharmacist's 'inappropriate' behaviour

19 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Community pharmacy must be ‘at the heart’ of women’s health strategy

NPA policy manager Helen Mangion said pharmacies must be an integral part of women's health hubs.

18 Jan 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Shadow health secretary Streeting ‘is not shy of the word reform,’ says NPA

The National Pharmacy Association said Wes Streeting would introduce “some significant changes” in community pharmacy and the NHS.

18 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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CPE: Delayed 2024-25 talks should start ‘imminently’

Talks were slated for late 2023 but cabinet reshuffle led to delays

18 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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PDA repeats call for CQC to regulate pharmacy premises

Non-pharmacist business owners should also be regulated, he told MPs at an evidence session for the parliamentary pharmacy inquiry.

18 Jan 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Rowlands MD: Chains with support centres ‘can’t make pharmacy profitable’

Exclusive: Rowlands restructures support centre amid business model concerns

17 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist who misused patient data gets three-month suspension

Pharmacist used data inappropriately but behaviour fell short of 'most serious conduct'

17 Jan 2024 , 4 Min Article

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Former CPS chief McQuillan appointed Numark chairman

Harry McQuillan stepped down as Community Pharmacy Scotland chief executive in September last year after 17 years at the helm.

16 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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