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Practice

New digital resource will reduce opioid harm

Online dashboard will allow pharmacists and GPs to understand prescribing patterns.

17 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Employment

Well’s decision to drop Covid isolation rules attracts political scrutiny

Scottish Government expects pharmacies to follow national guidance on self-isolation, says Yousaf.

13 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Policy

New shortage protocols allow pharmacists to limit HRT supplies

DHSC says pharmacists can use their judgement to dispense less than prescribed for three products.

03 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy team

Pharmacy staff confident in following incident reporting procedures

New survey results from the Community Pharmacy Patient Safety Group.

08 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Practice

Pharmacists to play 'essential role' in NHS pharmacogenomic testing

RPS backs new report looking at the opportunities presented by genomic testing.

29 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Substance misuse

95pc believe pharmacist naloxone supply would reduce drug deaths

Government consultation points to support for making naloxone available from pharmacies.

15 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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