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COVID-19

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COVID-19 crisis: Medicines can be collected in absence of RP

In highly challenging circumstances health professionals may need to depart from established procedures, say regulators.

20 Mar 2020

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Next day delivery for COVID-19 pharmacy warnings

We have created a poster to advise your customers of key Covid-19 messages when they arrive at your pharmacy.

20 Mar 2020

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COVID-19: URGENT TOTE APPEAL

Please ensure your pharmacy returns all wholesaler totes to distribution centres on every delivery.

20 Mar 2020

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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

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GPhC begins calling up retired pharmacists to tackle COVID-19

Those who have left the register in the past three years to be contacted.

20 Mar 2020

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DH not yet planning to release pandemic stockpile

There are no plans to release medicines from the DHSC's reduced Essential Medicines Buffer Stockpile.

19 Mar 2020

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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

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PSNC: Services suspended to aid COVID-19 response

PQS is to be postponed for at least three months in order to release £18.75m for community pharmacies’ COVID-19 response.

19 Mar 2020

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Use paracetamol for COVID-19 in preference to NSAIDs

Patients who have confirmed COVID-19, or believe they have the virus, should use paracetamol in preference to NSAIDs.

18 Mar 2020

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HMRC moves to fast-track hand sanitiser production

HM Revenue & Customs is to fast-track access to a crucial ingredient needed by manufacturers of hand sanitisers and gels.

18 Mar 2020

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Welsh Government acts to relieve COVID pressure on pharmacies

CPhO Andrew Evans: “I remain incredibly grateful for the hard work and dedication of every community pharmacy team in Wales."

18 Mar 2020

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Pharmacies dispensing 4x usual volume in COVID-19 crisis

Pharmacists in Northern Ireland have warned the public they are under huge pressure due to the COVID-19 crisis.

18 Mar 2020

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IR35 delayed for a year by coronavirus

Controversial tax change delayed as Treasury announces £330bn package for economy.

18 Mar 2020

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NHSE: Pharmacies reimbursed for COVID closures

Community pharmacy activity and concerns relating to Covid-19 get first recognition from NHS England in latest response.

18 Mar 2020

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Pharmacy customers urged to act responsibly on COVID-19

Pharmacy customers have been urged not to stockpile medicines and to keep away from pharmacies if they have COVID-19 symptoms.

17 Mar 2020

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Lloyds store reopens after same-day deep cleaning

A branch of LloydsPharmacy in Edinburgh briefly closed last Saturday when a staff member was advised to self-isolate.

17 Mar 2020

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