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Filling pharmacist vacancies ‘very difficult’ in all but three ICB regions

Pharmacist vacancy rate doubled between 2021 and 2022, says NHS England

03 Aug 2023

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Boots: Locums no longer need to use MyTime to clock in and out

According to Boots, locums have never been required to scan their finger on MyTime.

21 Jul 2023

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Pharmacist Support reports increased demand for mental health services

Charity provided over 200 per cent more counselling sessions in 2022 than in the previous year

11 Jul 2023

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Scottish government must listen to employee reps during talks

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association said it should be included in contractual talks with Community Pharmacy Scotland.

14 Jun 2023

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Multiples call for supervision changes to meet clinical ambitions for pharmacy

Pharmacists' rising dispensing workload hampers clinical ambitions, says CCA

08 Jun 2023

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Why is recruitment in pharmacy so hard?

Young people think ‘why should I work in a pharmacy when I can work in a coffee shop where I’m not going to get abused?’ Peter Kelly explains.

01 Jun 2023

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It's a locum's life

Catherine Haslam fought off fierce competition to win the Locum of the Year Award at last year’s Independent Pharmacy Awards.

01 Jun 2023

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Pharmacist Support offers registration exam support in annual campaign

Charity to team up with sector partners to offer advice and support to trainee pharmacists

17 May 2023

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We need to train more pharmacists, says chief pharmaceutical officer

NHSE making the case for more pharmacist training places, says David Webb

15 May 2023

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Release the pressure!

Pharmacists must have time to recharge their batteries and investment must be at a local and national level, says new NPA chair Nick Kaye.

25 Apr 2023

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Pharmacy Contraception Service to launch in 10 days

Roll-out announcement comes despite PSNC warnings around funding and capacity constraints

14 Apr 2023

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Just 7% of pharmacies in England are profitable, says PSNC

PSNC pressures survey paints a 'devastating' picture of rising costs and supply issues.

13 Apr 2023

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Bids invited for £500k contract to train pharmacy staff supervisors

Health Education England said the chosen provider will train and develop supervisors of staff including independent prescribers.

04 Apr 2023

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CPNI has an unhealthy obsession with adherence

Why did industrial action to increase core funding end with £22 million being funnelled into a new adherence service, asks Terry Maguire.

16 Feb 2023

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CPS supports RP role but calls for changes

Assembly should not require an RP to be present, and dispensed items could be handed out if no pharmacist input required, says CPS

14 Feb 2023

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Out-of-stock medicines alerts issued by DHSC

Six alerts were published by PSNC including Zopiclone 3.75mg tablets which are out of stock until mid-February.

06 Feb 2023

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