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CCGs to be 'subsumed' into ICS before end of 2021

ICSs will also take on community pharmacy commissioning once they are established.

26 Mar 2021

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Be careful what you wish for 

Friendly fire in warfare is known as ‘unintended consequences' in the NHS, says Martin Bennett.

01 Mar 2021

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Let patients access their medical records on phones and tablets

As the NHS tackles a second wave of Covid-19, pharmacy access to patients’ medical records is vital, says Shanel Raichura. 

 

10 Dec 2020

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Pharmacy saves 35k GP consultations a week in Wales

Community pharmacies in Wales conduct an average of 15.5 advice consultations a day – a total of 11,000 per day – according to a new audit.

02 Dec 2020

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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

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PSNC concerns around 'fraudsters' delivering medicines

Pharmacies may now use an ‘army’ of NHS volunteer responders to deliver medicines – but many are concerned about the safety implications.

08 Apr 2020

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Interview: Reena Barai

Do independent pharmacists have the skills to succeed in primary care networks, asks NPA board member Reena Barai.

09 Mar 2020

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NAO issues stark warning on NHS finances

The ability of the NHS in England to deliver the Long term Plan is called into question.

07 Feb 2020

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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

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Awards highlights the best of independent pharmacy

The 2019 Independent Pharmacy Awards celebrated the achievements of independent community pharmacists across the UK.

24 Oct 2019

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A Guide to Change Management: Context for Change

This is the first in a series of articles about why and how independent pharmacists can adapt to the rapidly changing landscape around them.

15 Jun 2016

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