Pharmacists are being urged not to offer Covid-19 antibody tests out of fears that individuals who test positive may assume they are immune.

The updated guidance from FIP covers clinical information, treatment guidelines, advice for pharmacy teams and frequently asked questions.

A revised pharmacy quality scheme for the first part of 2020-21 has been agreed.

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

Community pharmacies in Wales are to join GPs in being allowed to offer their patients remote video consultations.

PSNC is seeking flexibility from the Government and NHS regarding where in the pharmacy patients can receive their flu jab.

The pandemic has seen a “marked decrease” in independents reporting safety incidents, the NPA has warned.

The community pharmacy pandemic delivery service is to continue until the end of the month, NHS England & Improvement has confirmed.

Pharmacy technicians on the pilot will be mentored to develop a portfolio evidencing their advanced level of practice

PSNC has reminded community pharmacy teams to take part in its clinical audit which launches today.

A pharmacist and academic has called for pharmacists to be given formal training on suicide prevention.  

PSNC has launched an audit to record data on the advice and support community pharmacies in England give patients.

Covid-19 safety measures may undermine community pharmacies’ unique selling point over GPs in providing flu jabs, PSNC chief Simon Dukes has said.

A serious shortage protocol for fluoxetine 10mg tablets has been extended until September 11.

Community pharmacies are being asked to consider making adjustments to support carers struggling with the impact of social distancing measures.

The PDA urges pharmacy employers to encourage staff to support the government`s coronavirus track and trace programme. 

PSNC is asking pharmacists to come forward with their experiences of drug quotas impacting their patients.

A digital remote smoking cessation service involving independent prescribers has been launched in Kent.

Day Lewis director Jay Patel says his branches could test the public for coronavirus but only if the government provides support. 

New community pharmacy role in Ealing will be "pivotal to improving quality of care"