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The challenges facing ICBs – learning from early adopters

The NHS Confederation has looked at the experiences of nine early adopters which took responsibility for commissioning pharmaceutical, ophthalmic and dentistry services in July 2022

04 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Government to ‘U-turn on axing free prescriptions for over-60s’

Plans to raise eligibility age to 66 will be abandoned according to reports

16 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Companies told to stop promoting POM treatments for hay fever

Over a dozen companies have been forced to amend their advertising following MHRA action.

16 Mar 2023 , 2 Min Article

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PSNC tells Government: No PQS or new services without more funding

PSNC warns Contraception Service must be stalled without offer of extra funding

14 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Cialis Together reclassified as a P medicine after MHRA assessment

Another POM to P switch for an erectile dysfunction treatment announced by MHRA

14 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Gloucestershire rolls out CPCS add-on for UTIs

Community Pharmacy Gloucestershire is rolling out a new locally commissioned service for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women under 65, as an add-on to a CPCS referral

10 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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BMA anger over imposed GP contract for 2023-24

The BMA has expressed its anger over an imposed contract for GPs in England for 2023-24 that ‘does nothing to support general practice’.

07 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Webb sets employers two tasks to support career development

Pharmacy employers challenged on training places and career development as training and development investment for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians adds up

06 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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GHP urges members impacted by junior doctors strike to get in touch

The GHP said pharmacists should stick to their job description and ensure they are “qualified, competent and safe” to do any work.

01 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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CCA warns GP and pharmacy services are reducing in England

Nearly 1,000 pharmacies closed in England between 2015 and 2022, according to an analysis by the Company Chemists Association.

24 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Local authorities urged to engage with pharmacies on drug addiction

The National Pharmacy Association’s Gareth Jones said community pharmacy has "a long track record of helping people with addiction problems."

20 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Government announces 19 new community diagnostic centres

New CDCs will perform over a million tests and scans each year, says DH

13 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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LloydsPharmacy selling significant number of UK branches

Owner Aurelius did not say if it intends to sell all its LloydsPharmacy branches and its homecare and wholesale businesses.

10 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Electronic prescriptions near one billion per year

Ninety-five per cent of all prescriptions dispensed electronically in England in 2021-22

09 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Health secretary defends himself over Pharmacy First delay

Steve Barclay was grilled by All-Party Pharmacy Group chair Taiwo Owatemi during a health select committee session.

07 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist criticises RCGP chair’s ‘GPs on the cheap’ remarks

Rowlands Pharmacy superintendent pharmacist Stephen Thomas said professor Kamila Hawthorne' remarks were "inaccurate and insulting."

31 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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