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New restrictions on prescribing of fluoroquinolones

Systemic fluoroquinolones must now only be prescribed when other commonly recommended antibiotics are inappropriate, the MHRA advises after safety review

23 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacists fighting back in the battle against antimicrobial resistance

A report by NHS England highlights pharmacy’s vital role in supporting antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) initiatives.

18 Jan 2024 , 10 Min Article

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Over 90pc of pharmacies in England signed up for Pharmacy First

The service will launch in early 2024 and over 90 per cent of pharmacies have signed up says pharmacy minister Andrea Leadsom

16 Jan 2024 , 2 Min Article

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PDA takes umbrage over GPhC and CPhO 'letter of thanks'

Joint letter of thanks to pharmacists in England highlights workforce pressures - an issue consistently highlighted by PDA

09 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Online pharmacy guidance is clear, GPhC chief insists after BBC exposé

BBC reporters were able to buy over 1,600 prescription-only medicines from online pharmacies by entering false information.

05 Jan 2024 , 6 Min Article

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Key clinical developments in 2023

This module is suitable for use as part of pharmacists’ continuing professional development, a key component of the revalidation process. After reading this module in the magazine or online at pharmacymagazine.co.uk, you can include it in your personal Pharmacy Magazine revalidation record.

02 Jan 2024 , 20 Min Module

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Sector could face £550m retrospective tax bill if locums classed as employees says CCA

HMRC’s long running investigation into whether self-employed locum pharmacists used by pharmacies are employed for tax purposes covered in Financial Times

02 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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New Cat M prices means AIV down 14p in Q1, warns CPE

Community Pharmacy England is warning of a reduction of £38 million in reimbursement in the first quarter of 2024 following publication of the Drug Tariff Category M pricelist for January.

02 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Bath and Plymouth join forces in bid to increase pharmacist numbers in South West

University of Plymouth to offer Bath pharmacy degree from September 2024 in partnership that aims to address a shortage of pharmacists in the South West of England.

02 Jan 2024 , 4 Min Article

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PDA gives cautious welcome to DHSC supervision consultation

PDA is cautious because modernised model of practice can only be delivered if changes to the law are supported by new Rules and Regulations from the regulator.

19 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Roll-out of Pharmacy First a 'pivotal moment' says CPhO David Webb

Pharmacy First “provides an opportunity for community pharmacy to step more fully into its clinical future as part of the integrated NHS primary care team," he says in an end-of-year letter to the sector.

19 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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DH launches landmark consultation on proposed supervision changes

Proposals would see pharmacists enabled to delegate more dispensing tasks to colleagues

07 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Fewer than 50pc of pharmacies selling POM to P switch oral contraceptives

Kingston University study cites lack of public awareness about their availability and a lack of interest in purchasing them.

05 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pass rate in autumn registration exam rises to 66pc

November exam saw 700 of 1,067 candidates pass

05 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Clinical pathways and service spec published for Pharmacy First

Final documentation for the new service - 28 PGDs - expected to be published later this week, says CPE.

28 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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