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Chief pharmacist: NHSE can’t judge if there are too many pharmacies

It's not a "numbers argument," David Webb tells Pharmacy Network News.

20 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Community sector 'essential' to integrated care vision, says new CPhO

New CPhO sets out his vision for pharmacy.

13 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Staffing issues not a reason to close pharmacies, says NHS policy

As emergency powers end, PSNC issues an update on NHS approach to closures.

05 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Test and Treat unit in London gets innovative makeover

The unit screens, diagnoses and treats a range of conditions for homeless and other vulnerable people.

25 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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DH: A third of eligible pharmacies will use hub and spoke

Around 1,300 pharmacies will be using hub and spoke by year 10 if laws are changed, Government projects.

21 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Future-proofing your pharmacy business

Sobha Kandel, the winner of ICP's Innovation Award, says thinking outside the box of traditional pharmacy services is the way forward.

23 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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David Webb to replace Ridge as England's chief pharmacist

Webb will take up his post in February as Keith Ridge retires after 16 years as CPhO.

10 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NHS chief gets pharmacy jabs

Amanda Pritchard got a shot in each arm when she received a flu vaccine and a Covid-19 booster on the same day.

10 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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NHS BSA launches tool to tackle prednisolone overprescription

BSA develops a new metric to help tackle the over-prescription of prednisolone in England.

02 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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‘Dramatic’ increase in DOAC use could prevent 5,000 deaths

New agreement with manufacturers will help hundreds of thousands more patients access DOACs.

23 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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NHS spend on community medicines rose 3.8 per cent last year

A total of £9.42bn was spent on primary care prescriptions in the community in 2020-21.

12 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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NHSE: Pharmaceutical supply chain a priority for decarbonisation

Pharmaceuticals account for a significant part of the NHS carbon footprint, the HDA conference hears.

10 Nov 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Digital health accessed by 28 million people in England

NHS Digital said over 16 million have signed up to the NHS app.

05 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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NHSE: 1,300 pharmacy sites are providing Covid booster jabs

The director for primary care strategy and NHS contracts at NHSE&I said that number will increase.

21 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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NHS: No plans to let patients self-refer for minor ailments

Patients "really value" the CPCS model, NHS England's Anne Joshua said.

20 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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CPCS may be replaced, says Javid as he announces winter funding

Javid announces plans to make GPs 'more available' to patients.

14 Oct 2021 , 2 Min Article

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