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NPA wants more clarity on proposed supervision reforms

Important questions remain unanswered concerning authorisation of delegated tasks, says chair Nick Kaye.

01 Mar 2024

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Sigma conference: Streeting sets out Labour’s ambition for pharmacy

Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting MP today spelt out the “ambition for pharmacy” of a future Labour Government at the Sigma conference.

28 Feb 2024

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CPE expects to be a long way apart from DHSC on core funding as negotiations start

As 2024/25 contract negotiations get underway in England, CPE warns it expects to begin a long way apart from DHSC on core funding.

27 Feb 2024

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Sigma conference: Large multiples cannot have ‘disproportionate’ influence on CPE negotiations

Conference hears that CPE must ensure its board reflects the sector's composition.

27 Feb 2024

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Codeine linctus to be reclassified as POM because of risk of abuse

Codeine linctus is to be reclassified to a prescription-only medicine due to the risk of abuse, dependency and overdose, the MHRA has announced.

20 Feb 2024

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CPE calls for contract overhaul at Pharmacy Inquiry

CPE called for a new contract framework in giving evidence to the Health Select Committee's Pharmacy Inquiry on 19 February.

20 Feb 2024

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Merger of LloydsDirect into P2U a step closer as CMA order lifted

CMA lifts order that barred the two companies from taking steps towards integration

13 Feb 2024

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RPS England welcomes progress 12 months into 10 Year Vision

The progress made in the 12 months since launch, when considered against a 10-year timeline, is significant and should be celebrated, RPS says.

13 Feb 2024

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DHSC warns pharmacies about further medicines supply issues

The Department of Health and Social Care said Oxcarbazepine 150mg tablets (Viatris) are out of stock until late next month.

12 Feb 2024

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Insolvent Medipharmacy bought out of administration by rival chain Enimed

Enimed bought rival pharmacy chain Medipharmacy after it fell into administration owing creditors over £23 million.

09 Feb 2024

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Pharmacist struck off after death threat convictions

Pharmacist received 18 convictions for harassment and other offences

09 Feb 2024

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Pharmacy First: Practising good antimicrobial stewardship

There is recognition that community pharmacy teams have a key role to play in antimicrobial stewardship. Pharmacy First and similar schemes are intended to enable more completed episodes of care in pharmacies for specific common conditions, some of which will involve treatment decisions about antibiotics.

06 Feb 2024

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PDA urges members to report 'commercially motivated' Pharmacy First behaviour

The PDA told members to get in touch in confidence after reports some companies threatened to cancel locums’ shifts.

05 Feb 2024

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Pharmacy First: Sore throat – part 2

This CPD module is the latest in our series designed to support pharmacists in delivering the Pharmacy First service in England. It covers the clinical management of acute sore throat.

02 Feb 2024

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