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Enhanced Services

PSNC 'discussing' Pharmacy Collect with DH as free LFD supply to end

The future provision of lateral flow devices from community pharmacies is under discussion.

22 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Business environment

Six Lincolnshire Co-op branches alter opening hours and close on Saturdays

Covid infections have forced staff to self-isolate.

22 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Vaccinations

Community pharmacies to lead on vaccinations for 5-11 year olds

Pharmacy-led sites will be main providers for younger cohort, with GPs taking a back seat.

21 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy team

Pharmacy teams on 'high alert' amid spike in patient aggression

A small but significant rise in aggressive patients is draining resources, says CPS.

18 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Business environment

Staffordshire pharmacies sold through 'confidential process'

The two pharmacies have been sold for an undisclosed sum.

17 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Employment

Number of PCN pharmacists up 11pc in three months

There are now just under 3,000 FTE pharmacists working in primary care networks.

17 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Widespread ethnic inequalities exist across the NHS, warns report

BAME workers suffered from an ethnic pay gap in most NHS sectors.

16 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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SSPs issued for Lipitor 10mg and 20mg chewable tablets

The SSPs were issued due to what is described as "a significant ongoing disruption" to supply.

15 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Practice

GP flu jab competition giving way to 'partnership,' says LPC chief

Weekly meetings involving pharmacies and GPs have fostered collaboration says London LPC chief.

15 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Business environment

Potential bidders for Boots have two weeks to make an offer

Initial bids are to be submitted by the end of the month according to reports.

14 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Legal

Police in Greater Manchester find controlled and prescription drugs on street  

The medicines seized included pregabalin, flucloxacillin, nitrazepam and zopiclone.

14 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Prescribing

Wales moves to longer standard prescribing cycles to 'free capacity'

Suitable patients to be moved from 28 day prescribing to 56 days under new guidance.

14 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article