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Business environment

Three Leicester pharmacies sold in excess of guide prices

'Robust appetite' for Leicestershire pharmacies, says property adviser.

19 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NPA urges NHSE&I to fulfil promise to review CPCF global sum

NHSE&I remains tight-lipped while the fourth year of contractual talks are ongoing.

18 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Practice

Quadrant recall batch of mefenamic acid tablets

Batch number 107082 found to have a defective layer of film coating.

17 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Coronavirus

Ethnicity and deprivation factors in Covid jab uptake

Black pregnant women are least likely to be vaccinated against Covid, according to new figures. 

17 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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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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GPhC scraps two-year rule for pharmacists training as prescribers

GPhC relaxes rules for those who want to train as independent prescribers.

13 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Voter turnout for English Pharmacy Board down on last year

The election saw 1,534 from 19,512 eligible voters cast their vote compared with 2,284 from 19,400 in 2021.

11 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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PDA: RSG proposals leave employed pharmacists and locums with no voice

The RSG said contractors have been clear that only business owners must have a vote.

09 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Strong support to carry on remote FtP hearings, says GPhC

Almost 80 per cent agree that remote hearings are positive for patients and registrants.

09 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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RPS losing members, annual accounts reveal

Society reveals it lost over 1,500 members in 2021.

06 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Prince Charles pays tributes to pharmacists at special reception

He praised pharmacies' pandemic efforts and the 'inspiring' diversity of the profession.

05 May 2022 , 1 Min Article