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PDA: Pharmacies should use track & trace app

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

02 Jun 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Covid-19: Remote IP smoking service launched in Kent

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

02 Jun 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Wholesaler drug quotas 'worse during Covid' says PSNC

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

02 Jun 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Exclusive: Day Lewis 'would do Covid testing with Government support'

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

01 Jun 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Ambitious pharmacist sought for new PCN role

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

29 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy receiving up to 20 mental health calls a week during crisis

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

20 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Fluoxetine 40mg capsule SSP issued with immediate effect

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

20 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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RPS: Pharmacists should be allowed to change scripts

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

18 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Salazopyrin out of stock until June 1

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

13 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Returned medicines 'could put staff at Covid-19 risk'

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

05 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Care homes medicine re-use scheme introduced

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

30 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Hancock urged to remove script charges 'to save lives'

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

27 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Opinion: What are the risks of using volunteers to deliver medicines?

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

17 Apr 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Covid-19: Pharmacies must help patients arrange own deliveries

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

14 Apr 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Masks ordered from wholesalers a Covid cost

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

09 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Covid-19: GPhC highlights frontline innovations

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

07 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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