Pharmacies

Independents rising to the challenge

The 2020 Independent Pharmacy Awards celebtrated the roles played by independent pharmacies during the Covid pandemic.

NPA chairman Andrew Lane said members are considering striking over Treasury's reluctance to write off £370 million in advanced funding.

Pharmacies can provide Covid vaccines but they are unclear when they will be called on or by whom, says Mohammed Hussain.

The PDA warns it is “long overdue" pharmacy employers take a zeo-tolerance approach to violence in pharmacies.

Numark has produced a short film depicting their member pharmacies' successes during the pandemic.

Let's hope the APPG can help the PSNC secure some desperately needed Covid-19 funding, says ICP editor Neil Trainis.

Pharmacies and GP surgeries using Sonar and EMIS Web can now access a digital flu information resource.

CPNI chief Gerard Greene urges the public to show pharmacies patience during the second wave of Covid-19.

NPA chair Andrew Lane said the body will not give up lobbying the government for more funding to support independents.

This month's news from the National Pharmacy Association.

The Covid pandemic has seen an 11 per cent increase in the sale of pharmacies compared with the same period last year.

PSNC has gathered over 320 reports about more than 60 drugs reportedly affected by quota restrictions, says David Broome.

A flexible hours policy that has allowed pharmacies to operate with their doors closed to the public has now been rescinded.

RPS president Sandra Gidley has urged the government to ensure pharmacies are involved in its preparations for the winter.

The PSNC reminds pharmacies to report difficulties drug quotas have caused them in sourcing medicines.

Pharmacists have been told to stop supplying a particular batch of syringes because of a labelling error.

Numark has launched a campaign to encourage more people to vaccinate themselves against the flu this winter.

Four in 10 pharmacists think they caught Covid-19 at work, according to a survey by the PDA.

An NHS Confederation report reveals primary care network leaders are concerned about their freedom to meet local health needs.

Pharmacies have been told to provide an update on progress made in ensuring staff have coronavirus risk assessments.