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Pharmacy must be alert to new technologies

We all need to be alert to developments in pharmacogenomics, says the NPA.

05 May 2022

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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

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Proposals to reform LPCs unveiled to contractors

RSG publishes proposals aimed at improving governance and allocating resources more effectively.

29 Apr 2022

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Insight: Giving staff a decent pay rise will hit us hard

The cost of living crisis is hitting pharmacy team members, a contractor writes.

22 Apr 2022

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I'll step aside if job becomes easy, says new Kent LPC chair

Amish Patel said he was the right choice to lead Kent LPC given the time he has spent as a member.

05 Apr 2022

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Wanted: An enduring and confident professional leadership body

Former CPhO Keith Ridge explains why he believes Royal College status matters.

01 Apr 2022

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Viewpoint: Hard truths from an ICS pharmacist

It's up to pharmacies to seize the new commissioning opportunities, says our insider.

25 Mar 2022

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Government launches new consultation on hub and spoke proposals

The sector has 12 weeks to share its views on new proposals to overhaul community pharmacy dispensing.

16 Mar 2022

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Poor conditions behind workforce shortfall at CCA pharmacies, says PDA

The PDA cites unsatisfactory pay and working environments as reasons big companies struggle to employ pharmacists.

08 Mar 2022

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PSNC calls on PM readers to make the case for pharmacy this week

In this comment piece, PSNC's Mike Dent asks pharmacies to complete the advice audit before Friday.

08 Mar 2022

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Opinion: Let pharmacists make two-week cancer referrals

Pharmacists can help reduce diagnosis delays and support Javid's war on cancer, Ade Williams writes.

18 Feb 2022

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Advice to Covid vaccinators: Be bold, think big and have confidence

A pharmacist taking part in the third wave of the vaccination programme shares their advice.

10 Dec 2021

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FIP: Global co-operation needed to regulate online pharmacies

The General Pharmaceutical Council said it was not aware of the report but will 'follow up' on it.

09 Dec 2021

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Items or services: Make your mind up time for sector

The sector needs to ask tough existential questions of itself, says our columnist.

26 Nov 2021

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Opinion: Independents need to free up capacity

Independent pharmacies are struggling to find the time to deliver higher value services, says Daniel Lee of HubRx.

25 Nov 2021

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CPCS: Are we all just flogging a dead horse?

The GP referral model is fundamentally flawed, argues PM's deputy editor.

19 Nov 2021

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