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Decisive vote in favour of proposals to overhaul pharmacy representation

Almost 90 per cent of participating pharmacies approve the RSG's reform proposals.

22 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies provide over 115k blood pressure checks since service launch

NHS BSA data shows that by the end of March there had been 115k in-clinic checks.

14 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Cambrian Alliance and PSNC link up to support drug purchasing

Cambrian Alliance announces new arrangement with PSNC to improve price concessions system

10 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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AIMp is misinforming its members about our proposals, says RSG

AIMp chief executive Leyla Hannbeck said it is not encouraging its members how to vote.

10 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies have carried out 75k blood pressure checks, says NHSE

Chief pharmacist David Webb calls on more pharmacies to sign up to case-finding service.

19 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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PDA: RSG proposals leave employed pharmacists and locums with no voice

The RSG said contractors have been clear that only business owners must have a vote.

09 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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CCA says it backs RSG proposals – but NPA gives little away

The National Pharmacy Association did not say if it would advise its members to vote one way or another.

04 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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CCA: We weren’t opposed to idea of LPC board overseeing PSNC

Stephen Thomas said there was "universally no support" amongst contractors for the idea.

02 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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PDA, PSNC…who’s right about workforce shortages?

There is a difference of opinion over whether there are staff shortages in pharmacy.

26 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies at crisis point because of pressures, reveals PSNC survey

The PSNC's findings on workforce shortages appear to conflict with a recent PDA survey.

25 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Search for new PSNC North-East and Cumbria regional rep starts

Negotiator outlines plan to bring in replacement for Mark Burdon as North-East and Cumbria regional representative.

13 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Nearly 11,000 contractors will get earlier payments on Monday, reveals PSNC

Around 500 contractors who missed the April 5 deadline will get early payments on May 1.

08 Apr 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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Pharmacy flu jabs up 73 per cent in 2021-22

Around 4.8 million vaccinations recorded by pharmacies in England.

05 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Don't let the big issues slip from your radar

We seem to be moving on from Covid but there are other areas independents must keep an eye on, says Patrick Grice.
 

07 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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It is vital independents engage with future-defining reforms

I worry that independents lack interest in the PSNC/LPC reforms, says ICP editor Neil Trainis. 

02 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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