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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

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NPA Essential: February 2024

This month's news from the National Pharmacy Association.

02 Feb 2024

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Protecting your pharmacy business

If an illness leaves you unable to work, it could threaten everything you have worked so hard to build. Vinku Shah looks at your options.

10 Jan 2024

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NPA Essential: December 2023 - check it out!

This month's news from the National Pharmacy Association.

06 Dec 2023

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Financial covenants compliance

For owners who have variable loans, the rise in the base rate will impact not only on profits but cash flow, as Vinku Shah explains.

28 Nov 2023

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A guide to dilapidations

Bella Stuart-Bourne from Charles Russell Speechlys goes through the key considerations for pharmacy tenants.

15 Nov 2023

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Expenses can be a tricky business

It's important to ensure payments of business-related expenses are made through the company accounts, says Vinku Shah from Silver Levene.

06 Nov 2023

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NPA Essential: November 2023

All the news from November from the National Pharmacy Association.

31 Oct 2023

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Extract the cash from your pharmacy

As an independent pharmacy owner, it is important to regularly review its financial position to see if there is surplus cash to extract.

17 Oct 2023

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NPA Essential: October 2023

This month's news from the National Pharmacy Association.

02 Oct 2023

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Navigating corporate legal matters in pharmacy

What are the key corporate matters you need to navigate to ensure you comply and protect your interests?

20 Sep 2023

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