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GPhC responds to NHSE policy on puberty suppressing hormones

The GPhC has urged organisations offering gender incongruence and dysphoria services to provide clear referral routes following new NHS England policy on puberty suppressing hormones.

26 Mar 2024

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NHSE and GPhC warn of “exceptional challenges” facing pharmacy teams

In an unusual move, David Webb and Duncan Rudkin seek to reassure pharmacists that current pressures would be taken into account in the event of regulatory action.

04 Jan 2024

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Plan drawn up to get ‘true’ value from medicines and pharmacy

Leading figures in pharmacy produced recommendations to support the sector to play a major role in community-based healthcare.

02 Nov 2023

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Ten-year vision to increase community pharmacy’s healthcare role published today

The report was published by The King’s Fund and the Nuffield Trust.

19 Sep 2023

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NPA, CPE and CCA criticise “naïve” AIM call to only focus on APPG

The NPA, CPE and CCA said “limiting” their work “to just one parliamentary channel” would “do a disservice to pharmacy owners.”

13 Sep 2023

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Flu and Covid vaccination programmes brought forward

This year’s “shambolic” booster campaign will now start on September 11 because of variant warning.

31 Aug 2023

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NHS England could face compensation claims over flu service delay

The NPA has written to NHS England saying contractors can claim compensation if they suffered financial losses.

22 Aug 2023

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New training programme for pharmacy technicians

NHS England is offering fully funded training places for up to 840 pharmacy technicians to “broaden” their skills.

17 Aug 2023

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Rowlands MD accuses NHSE of failing to ensure DSPs meet regulations

Nigel Swift said NHS England must check that distance-selling pharmacies do not breach their contracts. NHSE said 'local NHS systems' were responsible for this.

09 Aug 2023

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PDA: Pharmacy’s funding uplift must improve staffing levels

The union said it hopes the money “will translate” into investment for safe staffing, better working conditions and good quality training.

10 May 2023

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Pharmacy London: We can only advise contractors on contraception

Chair Ray Matharu said a letter to nearly 1,500 pharmacy members was designed to help contractors make an “informed” decision.

05 May 2023

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CCA: Contraception service shows ‘worrying disregard’ for pharmacy

Tier one of the service launches in seven days despite the PSNC’s protestations that a start date has not been agreed.

17 Apr 2023

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NHSE unveils new plan to tackle inappropriate prescribing

Patients will have a review with GPs and pharmacists to determine if the prescribing of painkillers and other medicines should be reduced.

02 Mar 2023

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PSNC chief slams ‘irresponsible’ NHSE minor ailments campaign

Janet Morrison accused NHS England of "often acting to make" the pressures pharmacy teams are under "worse."

27 Feb 2023

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APPG report calls for better recognition and more funding of pharmacy

The report calls on Number 10 to immediately put in place a fully funded Pharmacy First service in England.

23 Jan 2023

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Public visits independents more than multiples, reveals NHSE study

Members of the public "overwhelmingly positive" about advice they receive in pharmacies, survey finds

03 Jan 2023

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