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Talks between RPS and RCGP focused on future collaboration

Discussions largely focused on ensuring the community pharmacist consultation service is maximised.

30 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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We are not happy!

A WhatsApp chat revealed relentless workloads and nursing militancy. 

26 Jul 2021 , 2 Min Article

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RPS calls for dialogue between pharmacists & GPs

Thorrun Govind said a meeting was important for the different health professions “to understand each other’s perspectives".

07 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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A prescription for progress   

We need to have a grown-up conversation about independent prescribing in community pharmacy, says Nick Kaye.

31 May 2021 , 2 Min Article

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E-referral added to NHS app to reduce missed appointments

Patients have been given easier access to the NHS e-referral service after it was integrated into the NHS app.

31 Mar 2021 , 1 Min Article

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We can’t take 10 years to implement the GP CPCS 

Nick Kaye says the GP CPCS service will be the most important one pharmacies deliver in the next five years.

20 Nov 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Most people would turn to pharmacy for Covid vaccine

The majority of people would go to a community pharmacy for a Covid vaccine, according to an NPA survey.

09 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Virtual consultations? Some patients need human contact

Virtual consultations can be effective but some people need face-to-face human contact, says Peter Kelly.

05 Oct 2020 , 2 Min Article

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RPS and RCGP launch plan to improve flu vaccination roll-out

The RPS and RCGP have encouraged GPs and pharmacists to work together to ensure people get a flu vaccine this year.

20 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Covid-19 sparks increase in use of electronic prescription service

The coronavirus pandemic has sparked a significant increase in the use of the electronic prescription service.

02 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Covid-19 risk prediction model in development

A risk prediction model to allow clinicians to identify patients who are at higher risk from Covid-19 is being developed

 

23 Jun 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Independent pharmacist prescribers – let’s be having you!

There hasn’t been much in the press about independent pharmacist prescribers who are vital to the NHS.

 

10 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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GPs take the lead in 96% of PCNs

The leadership of primary care networks is dominated by doctors, with other primary care professionals almost entirely absent.

08 Nov 2019 , 1 Min Article