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Pharmacy minister is ‘hugely interested’ in Tariff prices on prescriptions

Conservative MP Craig Mackinlay said Will Quince (pictured) is keen on his Bill but there are concerns in community pharmacy.

28 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Novo Nordisk’s injection pen recycling scheme goes UK-wide

Company calls on pharmacies to take part as it strives to eliminate CO2 emissions by 2030

19 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Prescription charges in England frozen for first time in 12 years

The cost of NHS prescriptions in England is to be pegged for the first time in over a decade. 

16 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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CCA says it backs RSG proposals – but NPA gives little away

The National Pharmacy Association did not say if it would advise its members to vote one way or another.

04 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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New shortage protocols allow pharmacists to limit HRT supplies

DHSC says pharmacists can use their judgement to dispense less than prescribed for three products.

03 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Viewpoint: Have your say on hub and spoke

Do the Government's assumptions on hub & spoke dispensing stack up?

22 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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FIP announces theme for World Pharmacists Day

"Pharmacy united in action for a healthier world" is the theme of World Pharmacists Day on September 25.

25 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NHS chief announces next steps for local health systems

Dr Claire Fuller tasked to look closely at how PCNs can support ICSs by bringing partners together at local level

12 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Government promises "more depth" on hub & spoke proposals

A Government publication paves the way for a consultation in the coming months.

12 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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NHS tells pharmacy sector it’s 'moving too slowly'

The sector risks being left behind when it comes to ICS policy, the NPA warned.

18 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Covid lessons can revitalise clinical research, says ABPI

The pandemic showed the UK’s potential as a global research leader, says ABPI.

29 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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DHSC appoints new pharmacy minister after latest cabinet reshuffle

Maria Caulfield is a former nurse and one-time local councillor.

24 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Charity attacks plans to raise free prescription age to 66

The Government plans to increase the age for prescription exemptions to 66 years.

17 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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