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NHSE grants PQS extension as pharmacies battle Covid

PSNC says it has won "lion's share" of requested concessions from NHS England.

15 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Vaccinations

Pharmacies delivered 185,000 Covid boosters in England on Monday

A total of 418,000 boosters were delivered across the country, according to the DHSC.

15 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

CMOs back suspension of 15 mins wait after mRNA Covid jabs

The 15-minute wait causes more harm than it can avert, say CMOs in landmark proposal.

14 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Vaccinations

Government should accelerate pharmtech PGD vaccination plans

Pharmacy technicians can help meet booster jab targets, say APTUK and CCA.

14 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Phoenix: Pharmacies must be fairly funded to help GPs in pandemic

Phoenix group MD Steve Anderson said pharmacies can provide patients with routine check-ups and screening .

14 Dec 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacies in Northern Ireland get ready for Big Covid Jab weekend

Community pharmacies will offer walk-in Covid vaccines to increase uptake in the country.

02 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Vaccinations

Mandatory Covid vaccines for NHS staff suffers setback in the Lords

Lords Committee says the evidence underpinning the proposals is not good enough.

30 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Coronavirus

Covid antiviral may be less effective than first thought

Latest data shows 30% reduction in hospitalisation in death and not 50% as previously.

30 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Business environment

Items or services: Make your mind up time for sector

The sector needs to ask tough existential questions of itself, says our columnist.

26 Nov 2021 , 2 Min Article

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PSNC warns pharmacy minister of "serious" funding pressures

Ongoing funding pressures, workforce and capacity are taking a toll, the minister heard.

22 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article