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Over 30 million use NHS 111 online during pandemic

A “record number” of people have used NHS 111 online since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, NHS Digital has said. 

12 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Government 'must involve pharmacy in winter season planning'

RPS president Sandra Gidley has urged the government to ensure pharmacies are involved in its preparations for the winter. 

12 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Covid SOP update: Flexible opening measures removed

A flexible hours policy that has allowed pharmacies to operate with their doors closed to the public has now been rescinded.

12 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies could close temporarily to prioritise flu jabs

Community pharmacies in England could be allowed to close temporarily to allow them to cope with high demand for flu vaccination this winter.

11 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Quarter of BAME pharmacists still awaiting Covid risk assessment

Almost a quarter of BAME pharmacists are still waiting for their employer to conduct a Covid-19 risk assessment, a new survey has found.

11 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Lloyds to close more stores as online business booms

A "small number" of LloydsPharmacy stores may soon be closed due to the financial impact Covid-19 is having on the business.

10 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist tells PM more funding needed during visit

Boris Johnson has taken time out to visit a pharmacy and hear about the challenges a pharmacist and his team have faced.

07 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC reminds pharmacies to report drug quota issues

The PSNC reminds pharmacies to report difficulties drug quotas have caused them in sourcing medicines.

06 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Covid infection rates were falling in early July

REACT-1 study results give snapshot of Covid situation in late June and early July as lockdown started to ease.

06 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy employers report six Covid-19 cases to Government

Community pharmacy employers have reported a total of six instances of exposure to coronavirus in the workplace.

06 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist education changes being rushed through warns PDA

The PDA is concerned reforms to the initial education and training of pharmacists lack detail and are being rushed through.

05 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Government signs deal for Covid vaccine produced in Scotland

The UK Government has agreed a deal with a biotech company for 60 million doses of its potential Covid-19 vaccine.

05 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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PDA asks GPhC if it will examine non-reporting of Covid infections

The PDA writes to the GPhC to ask if it will investigate why no pharmacy employer has reported occupational Covid infections.

04 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Community pharmacy vaccinations on the rise worldwide

Community pharmacy-based vaccinations are rapidly increasing worldwide, with almost twice as many people able to be immunised in a pharmacy compared to four years ago.

04 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Government PPE portal open to pharmacies for first time

A Government PPE ordering facility is now accepting orders from community pharmacy teams for the first time.

04 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Brexit: Manufacturers told to stockpile once more

DHSC is once again asking suppliers to stockpile 6 weeks' supply of medicines.

04 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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