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Public health

Government paid pharmacists' company £20m advance for PPE

Medicine Box Ltd says it was paid £20 million of a £40 million contract for PPE up front by the government.

22 Feb 2021 , 1 Min Article

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PM urged to protect health workers against new Covid strains

Boris Johnson has been urged to ensure health workers are protected from new strains of Covid.

19 Feb 2021 , 1 Min Article

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PDA

Morrisons won't 'block' £500 payments for pharmacists after row

Morrisons has confirmed it will allow its pharmacists working in Scotland to access a £500 Government payment after managers refused this. 

18 Feb 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Can pharmacies require staff to get the jab? 

As stories surface of business owners stating staff must have the Covid-19 vaccine to work, a lawyer considers the practical and legal issues. 

17 Feb 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Vaccinations

NHS widens pharmacy jab programme with lower weekly target

Pharmacies able to deliver 400 Covid-19 vaccines per week have been invited to apply to take part in England’s vaccination programme.

17 Feb 2021 , 1 Min Article

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PDA

PDA: Vaccine delivery could prevent future cuts

PDA chair Mark Koziol says community pharmacy's delivery of Covid vaccines may change the government's perception of the sector.

16 Feb 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Smoking cessation

Stop smoking services need a new way forward 

Covid-19 boosts quit attempts but funding cuts have hit services.

15 Feb 2021 , 2 Min Article

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GPhC got its pre-reg exam approach wrong 

Forcing an exam on prov-regs who have worked as pharmacists during a pandemic was a failure, says Mohammed Hussain.

15 Feb 2021 , 2 Min Article

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GPhC drops ban on pharmacy Covid testing

The GPhC has dropped its ban on the sale of Covid-19 antibody tests in community pharmacies following a reversal in PHE's position. 

15 Feb 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Health minister condemns assault on pharmacist

Northern Ireland health minister Robin Swann has condemned an assault on a community pharmacist who asked a customer to wear a mask. 

15 Feb 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Independents rising to the challenge 

The 2020 Independent Pharmacy Awards celebtrated the roles played by independent pharmacies during the Covid pandemic.

15 Feb 2021 , 10 Min Article

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Independents rising to the challenge 

The 2020 Independent Pharmacy Awards celebtrated the roles played by independent pharmacies during the Covid pandemic.

15 Feb 2021 , 10 Min Article

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NPA members considering strike action over funding

NPA chairman Andrew Lane said members are considering striking over Treasury's reluctance to write off £370 million in advanced funding.

10 Feb 2021 , 1 Min Article

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1k jabs per week rule to stay 'until supply improves'

The Government won’t relax rules preventing smaller pharmacies from taking part in the Covid-19 vaccination programme until “supply allows".

08 Feb 2021 , 1 Min Article

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CPD module: Covid vaccinations

We take a look at the principles behind the Covid vaccines.

08 Feb 2021 , 5 Min Module

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Coronavirus

Avicenna pharmacy joins Covid-19 jab drive

A Covid-19 vaccination centre run by Avicenna has opened at a pharmacy in Swindon.

08 Feb 2021 , 1 Min Article

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