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CCA: Pharmacist prescribing services must be commissioned ‘immediately’

CCA lays down gauntlet to Government as it publishes its pharmacy prospectus

08 Feb 2023

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Health secretary defends himself over Pharmacy First delay

Steve Barclay was grilled by All-Party Pharmacy Group chair Taiwo Owatemi during a health select committee session.

07 Feb 2023

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Common ailments consultations up 177pc in North Wales

December also saw a 300 per cent rise in independent prescribing consultations

06 Feb 2023

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Professional leadership in pharmacy in line for major overhaul

Leadership Commission says 'disjointed voice' is holding back pharmacy professions; proposes new framework and a leadership reset. Professional bodies issue immediate responses

06 Feb 2023

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Supermarket closures: Tesco to close eight pharmacies

Eight of Tesco's 220-plus pharmacies to close as part of wider shake up.

31 Jan 2023

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Unlocked value in self-care

A third of pharmacists working for independent or small chains do not have the resources to support patients with self-care, alongside their other roles, says report.

31 Jan 2023

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Fixing the front door to primary care a priority for Labour

Shadow Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting says: "We will need you" during visit to Long Eaton pharmacy.

31 Jan 2023

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PM warned many pharmacy businesses will not survive 2023

Collective letter from pharmacy organisations and large multiples says help needed to to resolve crisis engulfing community pharmacy.

31 Jan 2023

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Pharmacy bodies form supervision group ahead of legislation reforms

Group seeks to influence Government ahead of planned reforms to pharmacy supervision legislation.

30 Jan 2023

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Pharmacy teams urged to take part in Government disease prevention inquiry

Parliamentary inquiry a vital opportunity to highlight community pharmacy's role

25 Jan 2023

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Health minister makes pledge after Rowlands visit

Health minister Will Quince visited a branch of Rowlands in his constituency of Colchester.

24 Jan 2023

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DHSC to reduce Transitional Payments to zero in February

Reduction necessary as ‘unallocated’ funding reduced due to take up of new services in CPCF

24 Jan 2023

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‘Overwhelming’ support for industrial action leads to ballot for NI pharmacists

NI pharmacists to be balloted on strike action after PDA survey, but no further action in England & Wales

20 Jan 2023

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LloydsPharmacy to pull out of all Sainsbury’s branches this year

'Changing market conditions' prompt multiple to withdraw from its supermarket branches

19 Jan 2023

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RPS Scotland appoints Laura Wilson as its new director

Scotland policy lead Laura Wilson to replace Clare Morrison as director for Scotland

16 Jan 2023

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Boots Online Doctor pharmacy fails GPhC inspection over website concerns

Service told to stop allowing patients to select contraceptive treatment before consultation

13 Jan 2023

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