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GPs: Pharmacists should have read-write access to basic information

Leading figures in general practice have warned personal medical information must remain private and confidential.

17 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Health centre pharmacy dispensing 18,000 monthly items sold

Christie and Co said Hanford’s Chemist in Llansamlet is a “high-volume health centre pharmacy."

11 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacists and GPs told to stop supply of flu antivirals

New advice issued as flu rates return to baseline levels

10 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Welsh wonder

The Independent Pharmacist of the Year Carys Spencer is a champion of community pharmacy in Wales.

02 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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PCN hiring ‘exacerbates pharmacist shortage’ says DH-commissioned report

PCN recruitment has 'on occasion exacerbated pharmacy closures' finds Hewitt report

05 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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The challenges facing ICBs – learning from early adopters

The NHS Confederation has looked at the experiences of nine early adopters which took responsibility for commissioning pharmaceutical, ophthalmic and dentistry services in July 2022

04 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Newly qualified Superdrug pharmacists’ wages rise to £50k

Superdrug also said it is recruiting for 200 roles across England.

15 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Health committee chair confirms community pharmacy inquiry for 2023

Chair Steve Brine said it will launch a call for evidence as it prepares to hold an inquiry into community pharmacy this year.

08 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NHSE unveils new plan to tackle inappropriate prescribing

Patients will have a review with GPs and pharmacists to determine if the prescribing of painkillers and other medicines should be reduced.

02 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC chief slams ‘irresponsible’ NHSE minor ailments campaign

Janet Morrison accused NHS England of "often acting to make" the pressures pharmacy teams are under "worse."

27 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Where are the Conservatives taking community pharmacy?

The Tories believe that if they drive workers out of pharmacy, technological solutions will fill the gap, says Peter Kelly.

16 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Government announces 19 new community diagnostic centres

New CDCs will perform over a million tests and scans each year, says DH

13 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist criticises RCGP chair’s ‘GPs on the cheap’ remarks

Rowlands Pharmacy superintendent pharmacist Stephen Thomas said professor Kamila Hawthorne' remarks were "inaccurate and insulting."

31 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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BGMA warns of more medicines shortages

Shortages to increase further owing to hike in tax rebate paid by manufacturers says BGMA

26 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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APPG report calls for better recognition and more funding of pharmacy

The report calls on Number 10 to immediately put in place a fully funded Pharmacy First service in England.

23 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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BREAKING: Health committee will hold inquiry into community pharmacy

Brine said his Committee has put in place “a programme for 2023" which will include community pharmacy.

20 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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