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NHSE reassurances on clinical negligence indemnity

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

06 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Wear masks where distancing not possible, pharmacies told

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

03 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Social distancing 'best protection for pharmacies' say bodies

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

31 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article

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GPs asked to maximise use of eRD

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

30 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Bristol pharmacy pilots volunteer medicine deliveries

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

26 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Advice on breaking down bulk paracetamol for retail sale

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

20 Mar 2020 , 2 Min Article

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COVID-19: Scottish pharmacists given access to emergency care data

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in Scotland are to be given access to emergency care summary data.

19 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies help women with UTIs in new study

Community pharmacy test and treat services provide “accessible and timely care” for women with UTIs, a study has found.

13 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article

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National antimicrobial clinical audit cancelled

The requirement to complete the National Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Audit has been waivered with immediate effect. 

12 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies notify GPs of 30k flu jabs

GPs have been electronically notified about 30,000 flu vaccines provided in community pharmacies during the flu season.

02 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Exemption checking rollout 'will save many staff hours'

Real time exemption checking allowing pharmacies to check patients' entitlement to free prescriptions is to go national. 

06 Feb 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Lloyds launches mental health pilot in Manchester

Community pharmacists are piloting a new service that offers personalised support to mental illness patients.

21 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Resupply dates pushed back for shortage drugs

PSNC has today issued resupply updates for five medicines that have been affected by shortages in recent months.

17 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy safety organisation targets LASA errors

The Community Pharmacy Patient Safety Group cites reducing look alike, sound alike errors as one of its top priorities for 2020.

17 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist-led AF screening reduces strokes by a fifth

A pharmacy-led AF screening programme in the North West of England found over 100 strokes could be prevented each year.

16 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Use pharmacies to support cancer patients, says RPS

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society calls for pharmacies to be utilised to support people with cancer.

14 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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