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Coroner urges review of special container status after Clopixol suicide

Sunderland coroner issues report after inquest makes a finding of suicide.

20 Mar 2024 , 3 Min Article

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ICB hands £285k prescribing contract to six suppliers in the North-East

North-East and North Cumbria ICB commissioned six suppliers to provide sites for the independent prescribing pathfinder programme.

19 Mar 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Planning for the new tax year

As another tax year comes to an end, it is important not to lose track of time and review your personal tax positions.

12 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

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NPA Essential: March 2024

This month's latest news from the National Pharmacy Association.

07 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Independents - don’t drown in debt!

Vinku Shah explores how independents can identify potential cashflow problems and implement strategies to navigate those challenges.

06 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Man jailed after smashing up pharmacy in Peterborough

More Juma, 33, of Kimberley Road in Leicester, caused £5,000 in damage to City Pharmacy Peterborough.

23 Feb 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Don’t drown in debt!

How can pharmacies identify potential cashflow problems and implement strategies to navigate those challenges?

22 Feb 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy First – striking the right balance

With Pharmacy First, a tension exists between the commercial interests of the pharmacy owner and the RP, says Richard Hough.

13 Feb 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy First locum fee deduction warning ‘not intended as a threat’

Job posting warned of deductions for 'incomplete Pharmacy First referrals'.

09 Feb 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Researchers awarded £2.4m to assess Pharmacy First antimicrobial impact

London team get Government grant to look at take-up and impact of landmark service.

06 Feb 2024 , 3 Min Article

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NPA Essential: February 2024

This month's news from the National Pharmacy Association.

02 Feb 2024 , 1 Min Article

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RPS and RCN update their position on prescribing and dispensing

The bodies said the same healthcare professional can be responsible for the prescribing, dispensing, supply and administration of medicines.

22 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacists fighting back in the battle against antimicrobial resistance

A report by NHS England highlights pharmacy’s vital role in supporting antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) initiatives.

18 Jan 2024 , 10 Min Article

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Pharmacists air concerns about NHSE's independent prescribing training plans

NHS England says foundation trainees should focus on one clinical area when taking their independent prescribing training from 2025-26.

17 Jan 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Supervising pharmacy’s evolution

Our legal expert writer Richard Hough casts his eye on the government’s proposed changes to supervision.

16 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Drug policy researcher appointed head of RPS science committee

Award-winning researcher Amira Guirguis previously worked on Home Office drug checking scheme

10 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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