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Pharmacists air concerns about NHSE's independent prescribing training plans

NHS England says foundation trainees should focus on one clinical area when taking their independent prescribing training from 2025-26.

17 Jan 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Pharmacy First CPD: Management of shingles

This is the first in a new series of CPD modules which cover conditions included in the proposed NHS Pharmacy First service in England and equivalent schemes in other parts of the UK.

03 Jan 2024 , 20 Min Module

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Best practice guidelines launched for online prescribing

Voluntary best practice guidelines have been launched for online care providers.

11 Dec 2023 , 2 Min Article

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NHS England could face compensation claims over flu service delay

The NPA has written to NHS England saying contractors can claim compensation if they suffered financial losses.

22 Aug 2023 , 2 Min Article

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OPD law changes to come into force for private prescriptions this autumn

OPD flexibility for NHS prescriptions must wait until pharmaceutical ToS updated

17 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Use pharmacists differently say Bath researchers

Hub and spoke would allow more patient-facing services, according to report.

14 Jul 2023 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacies could deliver 30 million Pharmacy First appointments a year

Based on the rollout of Pharmacy First in Scotland, it is likely 15 – 20 million consultations will be provided in the first year alone, says the CCA.

13 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Community pharmacies could offer mental health support to carers, say researchers

Pharmacies are 'increasingly recognised spaces' for mental health support, say authors

09 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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RPS refreshing Professional Standards for Homecare Services

RPS updating its framework which supports teams providing and commissioning homecare services

06 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Cornwall minor ailments service reaches Westminster

Push for regional pharmacy-first type service to be rolled out nationally.

24 Mar 2023 , 2 Min Article

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Online pharmacists ‘forget what they learned in community’ says GPhC

Pharmacists who move from the community to an online pharmacy “seem to forget all that happened” in their previous job, giving rise to patient safety risks, says the GPhC’s director of fitness to practise

07 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA to review safety of pseudoephedrine products

Consumer healthcare body says reported side-effects are “extremely rare” and packaging warnings already in place.

23 Feb 2023 , 2 Min Article

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CPS supports RP role but calls for changes

Assembly should not require an RP to be present, and dispensed items could be handed out if no pharmacist input required, says CPS

14 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Common ailments consultations up 177pc in North Wales

December also saw a 300 per cent rise in independent prescribing consultations

06 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Hearing health pilot in London pharmacies can treat 800 patients a month

Hearing test and earwax removal offered across 20 London pharmacies in new pilot

12 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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