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"

The Department of Health and Social Care has issued a Serious Shortage Protocol for fluoxetine 40mg capsules in light of ongoing supply chain disruption.

A pharmacist says he gets about 20 calls a week during the coronavirus pandemic from people with mental health problems.

The RPS wants medicines legislation to be amended so that community pharmacists can make changes to prescriptions.

Salazopyrin (sulfasalazine) 500mg suppositories are out of stock until the week beginning June 1.

The NPA says pharmacists should consider the safety of pharmacy teams when deciding whether to accept unwanted medicines.

Measures allowing care homes to re-use medicines introduced in light of Covid-19 supply chain worries.

The health sectretary has been urged to scrap prescription charges temporarily to help reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission.

Solicitor Noel Wardle considers the concerns raised by community pharmacists about liabilities when using volunteers to deliver medicines.

The long-awaited service launched on Good Friday, but there are still concerns around administrative workload and patient safety.

All major wholesalers are being restocked with surgical masks - purchases will be recognised as Covid-related

Pharmacies throughout the UK are developing innovative ways to tackle Covid-19 in their local areas, the GPhC said.

Two existing indemnity schemes have been bolstered by the Coronavirus Act 2020.

PHE says pharmacy workers should wear fluid resistant surgical masks when it is not possible to maintain social distancing of two metres or more.

Pharmacy bodies have signed a joint statement on the importance of social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic.

General practices are being asked to increase the use of eRD as part of the response to the coronavirus pandemic.

A Bristol pharmacy partners with a local fitness group to help deliver medicines during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The NPA sets out labelling and other requirements for breaking down bulk packs.