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COVID-19

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Coronavirus claims life of Cheshire pharmacy technician

Pharmacy staff in Cheshire have paid tribute to registered checking technician Mandy Siddorn, 61, who died last week after contracting Covid-19.

14 Apr 2020

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RPS: Pharmacy staff covered by assault legislation

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society says all pharmacy staff are covered by the provisions of the Assaults on Emergency Workers Act 2018.

14 Apr 2020

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Multiples urged to adopt zero tolerance abuse policy

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association has called on the UK’s leading pharmacy chains to adopt a zero tolerance approach to abuse.

14 Apr 2020

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Covid-19: Advice for pharmacists on cancer patients

The British Oncology Pharmacy Association has put together advice for community pharmacists on support for cancer patients during Covid-19.

14 Apr 2020

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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

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Boots announces temporary closure of 60 pharmacies

London sees 25 temporary store closures with another 35 across the UK

09 Apr 2020

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CPS clarifies funding for Easter opening in Scotland

...and allocates £700 per pharmacy to cover costs of PPE and protective measures

09 Apr 2020

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NHSE's lead GP says CP is part of 'whole system' approach

NHS England’s medical director for primary care Dr Nikki Kanani recognises community pharmacy's work as part of whole system approach, including over Easter 

09 Apr 2020

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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

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EDF engineers lend Boots a hand with deliveries

Over 70 EDF engineers volunteer to help with prescription deliveries

09 Apr 2020

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One in five LloydsPharmacy staff self-isolating

LloydsPharmacy boss calls for Covid-19 testing for pharmacy staff

09 Apr 2020

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NHSE and PSNC agree funding for Easter opening

Pharmacies opening on Easter bank holidays will receive £750 for a three hour session 

09 Apr 2020

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All pharmacies in Northern Ireland receive PPE visors

All community pharmacies in Northern Ireland are being issued with protective visors to provide “an extra level of protection”.

08 Apr 2020

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NHS mental health hotline open to pharmacy teams

A Covid-19 NHS mental health hotline will be open to pharmacists and their teams after successful lobbying by the RPS.

08 Apr 2020

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Uncertainty about masks protecting against Covid-19

Doubts have been raised about the effectiveness of face masks in preventing Covid-19 transmission, according to two new studies.

08 Apr 2020

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PSNC concerns around 'fraudsters' delivering medicines

Pharmacies may now use an ‘army’ of NHS volunteer responders to deliver medicines – but many are concerned about the safety implications.

08 Apr 2020

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