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So who's heard of the new chief pharmaceutical officer?

It is sad that, like all CPhOs for England in living memory, the current incumbent has had little to do with community pharmacy.

24 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies delivered 185,000 Covid boosters in England on Monday

A total of 418,000 boosters were delivered across the country, according to the DHSC.

15 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Interview: Martin Sawer

Wholesalers are returning to normal after the fuel crisis but workforce shortages could become a big problem, warns Martin Sawer.

16 Nov 2021 , 4 Min Article

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Government promises "more depth" on hub & spoke proposals

A Government publication paves the way for a consultation in the coming months.

12 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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OHID has mission to level up health disparities

Office for Health Improvement and Disparities is one of two bodies taking over roles of Public Health England

06 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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NPA wants competition watchdog to weigh in on hub & spoke

CMA should “look into” hub and spoke dispensing to ensure fairness, says NPA.

31 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Charity attacks plans to raise free prescription age to 66

The Government plans to increase the age for prescription exemptions to 66 years.

17 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Dukes to leave PSNC in September

PSNC chief executive Simon Dukes will leave his post at the end of September after just over three and-a-half years in the role.

20 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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DH sets ambitious targets for winter flu programme

The Department of Health and Social Care announces that it aims to vaccinate 85 per cent of people aged 65 and over against influenza.

19 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC: Use 'best judgement' in claiming Covid costs

PSNC chief Simon Dukes has urged contractors to "use their best judgement" when putting together their Covid costs evidence.   

12 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Government launches obesity programme for kids and adults

The Department of Health and Social Care said the scheme is being supported by £12 million of Government funding. 

02 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Queen's speech: Pharmacy bodies call for clarity

Community pharmacy's representative bodies are demanding greater clarity on the Health and Care Bill set out in today's speech.

11 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Guidance on reporting medicines shortages updated

New guidance clarifies the obligations on suppliers in Regulation 28 and 29 of the Health Service Products Regulations 2018.

23 Apr 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Office of Health Promotion takes over from PHE

New body will lead national efforts to tackle obesity, improve mental health and promote physical activity.

30 Mar 2021 , 1 Min Article

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SSP issued for Competact with immediate effect

The Department for Health and Social Care has issued a serious shortage protocol for anti-diabetes medicine Competact with immediate effect

24 Mar 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Serious shortage protocols extended by DHSC

SSPs for Fluoxetine 30mg capsules and Levothyroxine 12.5mcg tablets have been extended.

12 Mar 2021 , 1 Min Article

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