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Enhanced Services

Pharmacy Collect to end on March 31, Government confirms

Pharmacies in England won't be commissioned to hand out free tests after March.

24 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Infant formula powders recalled over salmonella fears

Batches of Elecare Similac and Alimentum Similac have been recalled by Abbott.

24 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Business environment

MSP attacks 'protectionist' pharmacy application process after controversy

Three pharmaceutical companies allegedly used senior lawyers to stop an independent pharmacy opening.

23 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Business

Boots UK to offer lateral flow tests for £2.50 at 400 stores

Boots has announced plans to sell lateral flow tests at over 400 stores from early March.

22 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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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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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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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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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

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Business environment

'Really difficult' to recruit pharmacists says Rowlands MD

Pharmacies are competing with NHS employers for personnel, says Nigel Swift.

10 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Employment

CCA claims sector is battling 'shortfall' of 3,000 pharmacists

CCA calculates shortage based on extrapolations from Health Education England survey.

09 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article