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NHSE’s cumbersome compromise

NHS England’s decision to allow pharmacies to go ahead with pre-booked flu jabs next month will spark cries of ‘foul play’ and ‘unfair treatment,’ says Nick Kaye.

22 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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‘Powerless’ ICB tied itself up in knots over Pharmacy First, says LPC chief

Community Pharmacy Nottinghamshire's Nick Hunter said Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB was unable to decide whether to recommission the service.

22 Aug 2023 , 6 Min Article

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NHS set to miss out on biologic medicine savings

Record number of biological medicines due to come off patent, but the high VPAS repayment rate threatens to reduce potential savings to the NHS, says the BGMA.

15 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy professionals with refugee status to bolster workforce in Wales

Health Education and Improvement Wales said its plan will create a registration pathway for “displaced” pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

11 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Ruling that Advanz charged excessive liothyronine prices upheld

In July 2021, the CMA found Advanz increased the price of thyroid tablet packs by 1,110 per cent from £20 in 2009 to £248 in 2017.

08 Aug 2023 , 3 Min Article

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'Requires improvement'. Expert Panel verdict on Government's community pharmacy progress

Progress on key Government commitments to community pharmacy in England 'requires improvement' says panel advising the House of Commons Health Committee

25 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NPA-CCA cautiously welcome NHS workforce plan but ARRS concerns persist

The National Pharmacy Association and Company Chemists’ Association are concerned about the plan's desire to "extend the success" of the ARRS.

03 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NHS Workforce Plan puts £2.4bn into training and education

NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard describes the Plan as “a once in a generation opportunity to put staffing on a sustainable footing for the years to come”.

30 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist training places to increase by 50pc to 5,000 by 2031-32

Education and training places for pharmacists need to grow by 31–55 per cent by 2032/33, according to the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan.

30 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Editor's view: NHS England needs a Harry McQuillan

If he had been working at NHSE for the last few years, community pharmacy might be in a better place now, says ICP editor Neil Trainis.

16 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Dramatic rise seen in medicine recalls

The number of medicines recalled by manufacturers due to defects has increased by 153 per cent since 2017. 

09 Jun 2023 , 3 Min Article

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Updated hypertension case-finding specification published

Pharmacies must explain why they have stopped providing the service and will not be eligible for the set-up fee if they withdraw within 30 days.

07 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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RPS and PDA among 40 bodies urging publication of workforce plan

The plan will set out how chronic staff shortages across the NHS can be resolved over the next five to 15 years.

31 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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CPS rejects 2023-24 pay offer from Scottish Government

CPS unhappy with both reimbursement and remuneration elements of the package which are "far below" what is required to keep pharmacies viable.

30 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NHS England must treat journalists with respect

Press offices play an important role in helping journalists establish the facts for a story. But does NHS England have a problem with journalists?

30 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NHSE must produce research into benefits of pharmacists in practices

Rowlands Pharmacy’s superintendent pharmacist Stephen Thomas has challenged NHS England to prove its recruitment provides value for money.

19 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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