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Sunak is ‘glossing over' pharmacy’s ‘financial crisis,’ says NPA chief

The NPA today took a large invoice to the Department of Health and Social Care for £108 million.

16 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Independent's fight to open pharmacy on Dorset island for ‘beleaguered’ residents continues

Stephen McGonigle has struggled to secure support from local NHS organisations, leaving Portland's 13,500 residents with one pharmacy.

15 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy closures in England are ‘skyrocketing’, NPA warns

Drawing on NHS figures, the NPA said 177 pharmacies closed between January and April 2024 compared with 116 in the same period last year.

15 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Numark chairman praises “bold and forward-looking” NI community pharmacy vision

Harry McQuillan said Numark will “be working to fully support its members” to deliver the six priorities in Northern Ireland.

13 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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APTUK president: Pharmacy technicians can get more qualifications to help patients

The Association of Pharmacy Technicians president Nicola Stockmann said the pharmacy technician debate should be framed around “scope of practice.”

13 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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CCA: Pharmacy First must be funded beyond March 2025

The Company Chemists’ Association said its members have delivered over 90,000 Pharmacy First consultations since January 31.

01 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Thinking outside the box

Community Pharmacy North-East London won Best Supporting Representative Group at the Independent Pharmacy Awards.

30 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

PGDs – let’s keep it simple!

Some think the difference between pharmacist and pharmacy technicians is too great to allow the latter to use PGDs. But it much depends on the PGD, says Nick Kaye.

30 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Analysis: Healthwatch report reveals public attitudes towards pharmacies

The report called for greater support for pharmacies including more funding and help dealing with workforce shortages.

30 Apr 2024 , 4 Min Article

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Public health

We’ve not had one Pharmacy First referral from GPs since its launch

Community Pharmacy Hertfordshire committee member Mohamed Moledina said GPs in the area do not understand the service.

29 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Streeting: Shift needed in NHS funding to primary care including pharmacy

However, shadow health secretary Wes Streeting did not commit himself to a firm answer on whether Labour will increase community pharmacy’s global sum.

25 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Discount blues

Contractors in Northern Ireland are unconvinced a generics and brands discount scheme will distribute money fairly, says Terry Maguire.

24 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Numark event marks takeover of pharmacy in Scotland health centre

The pharmacy in Bo’ness Health Centre will now be known as Rowlands Pharmacy Bo’ness Health Centre.

19 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Rejection, delay - five years on and pharmacy in Scotland still waits to open

Lisa Duncan first told Saline Community Council in 2019 that she wanted to open a pharmacy in an underused community centre.

19 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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NI health minister approves £5m increase in pharmacy’s retained margin

Robin Swann said community pharmacy’s retained margin will go from £26.5 million to £31.5 million.

18 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Conservative MP criticises Asda over closure of branch in Cornwall

Scott Mann accused Asda of making an “extremely disappointing” decision to close its branch in Bodmin at short notice.

15 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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