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It’s not all about GP pharmacists!

Why does the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme help GPs take on pharmacists but not community pharmacy employers, asks Nick Kaye.

19 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Why is nobody talking about back pain?

The ill-informed might be tempted to take a strong opioid like Oxycontin to deal with back pain but it’s wrong, says Peter Kelly.

17 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Strep A disaster could have been avoided

The Department of Health should commission a test-and-treat service and stop dismissing evidence it works, says Terry Maguire.

17 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Banks remain keen to support pharmacy acquisitions

Hutchings Consultants said the number of pharmacies brought to market will increase as multiples “continue divestment plans.”

17 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Liverpool pharmacy devastated by fire vows to return

Derryn Cottrill at Euro Chemist in Liverpool said the fire earlier this month would not bring about its permanent closure.

16 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy pledges to help raise £3m for suicidal rehab centre

Crimond Pharmacy in Aberdeenshire is helping Danny Thain raise money through his World Suicide Prevention Project.

16 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Here’s hoping for a less interesting 2023

The year 2022 ended with an antibiotic shortage, a Covid wave and the country on strike. I hope 2023 is less interesting, says Mohammed Hussain.

13 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Community pharmacy should benefit from ARRS says LPC chief

Shilpa Shah said she will talk to chief pharmaceutical officer David Webb about expanding the ARRS through a pilot in North-East London.

13 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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One of England’s highest dispensing pharmacies sold

West Elloe Pharmacy in Spalding dispenses around 53,000 items a month.

13 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Vast majority of community pharmacists at high risk of burnout

Poor staffing levels and lack of rest breaks among factors driving burnout, warns RPS.

12 Jan 2023 , 4 Min Article

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Electronic prescription service expected across Wales this autumn

Welsh health minister Eluned Morgan said implementation will need private sector companies to develop the software.

12 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Getting your financial house in order

How will changes to the VAT penalties regime and Making Tax Digital for Income Tax affect independent pharmacies?

12 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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RPS launches report on tackling health inequalities

The report defines health inequalities and clarifies how they are manifested in day-to-day pharmacy practice.

11 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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PDA: GPhC continues ‘light-touch’ regulation of pharmacy premises

The PDA claimed the GPhC passed premises as meeting its overall standards despite their failure to fulfil the criteria.

11 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Inappropriate CPCS referrals have taken us ‘beyond breaking point’

Max Punni, who owns pharmacies in the South-West of England, said staff have had to handle people with “complex mental health problems.”

10 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Well starts offering free flu vaccines to over-18s

Well Pharmacy has started providing free jabs having decided to scrap the £15 fee.

10 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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