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Multiples call for supervision changes to meet clinical ambitions for pharmacy

Pharmacists' rising dispensing workload hampers clinical ambitions, says CCA

08 Jun 2023

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Pharmacist Support offers registration exam support in annual campaign

Charity to team up with sector partners to offer advice and support to trainee pharmacists

17 May 2023

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We need to train more pharmacists, says chief pharmaceutical officer

NHSE making the case for more pharmacist training places, says David Webb

15 May 2023

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Just 7% of pharmacies in England are profitable, says PSNC

PSNC pressures survey paints a 'devastating' picture of rising costs and supply issues.

13 Apr 2023

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Bids invited for £500k contract to train pharmacy staff supervisors

Health Education England said the chosen provider will train and develop supervisors of staff including independent prescribers.

04 Apr 2023

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CPS supports RP role but calls for changes

Assembly should not require an RP to be present, and dispensed items could be handed out if no pharmacist input required, says CPS

14 Feb 2023

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Out-of-stock medicines alerts issued by DHSC

Six alerts were published by PSNC including Zopiclone 3.75mg tablets which are out of stock until mid-February.

06 Feb 2023

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Growing trust in pharmacists as sources of health information

People four times more likely to rely on pharmacists for health advice than two years ago.

18 Jan 2023

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Vast majority of community pharmacists at high risk of burnout

Poor staffing levels and lack of rest breaks among factors driving burnout, warns RPS.

12 Jan 2023

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Electronic prescription service expected across Wales this autumn

Welsh health minister Eluned Morgan said implementation will need private sector companies to develop the software.

12 Jan 2023

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RPS launches report on tackling health inequalities

The report defines health inequalities and clarifies how they are manifested in day-to-day pharmacy practice.

11 Jan 2023

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Government ‘ignoring pharmacist exodus’ says Labour MP

Government turning a blind eye to poor pay and working conditions says Taiwo Owatemi MP

23 Nov 2022

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Chief pharmacist visits Belfast pharmacy to mark AYP 2022

Cathy Harrison visited Tramway Pharmacy to mark the closing of Ask Your Pharmacist Week

07 Nov 2022

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How can we expand the role of the pharmacy technician?

The role of a pharmacy technician has changed exponentially over the past few years. But what can be done to expand it even further?

16 Oct 2022

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Pharmacy bodies discuss disability barriers at Scottish parliament

Meeting looked at ways disabled pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can be better supported

05 Oct 2022

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Interview: Tohidul Islam, co-founder, The Pharmacist Co-op

Businesses need to be more honest about temporary pharmacy closures, Tohidul Islam argues

04 Oct 2022

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