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Medicine shortages ‘causing moral distress’ among GPs

Three quarters of family doctors are experiencing moral distress because they cannot access medicines they know their patients need, a survey has found.

11 Jun 2024

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Lib Dems promise ‘fairer and sustainable long-term funding’ for pharmacy

The party also promised to “build” on Pharmacy First and give "more prescribing rights and public health advisory services” to pharmacists.

10 Jun 2024

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Labour’s small business plan will reduce pharmacies’ burden, says NPA chief

NPA chief executive Paul Rees welcomed Labour’s pledge to overhaul the business rates system to rejuvenate the high street.

10 Jun 2024

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We're struggling to pay for patients’ medicines, says Northern Ireland pharmacy owner

Community Pharmacy Northern Ireland board member Joe McAleer said poor funding has left his pharmacies “living day-to-day.”

10 Jun 2024

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Pilot may lead to commissioned mental health pharmacy service in Lincolnshire

The study saw 37 pharmacy staff in eight pharmacies help people experiencing suicidal thoughts or domestic abuse.

07 Jun 2024

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Health boards struggle to monitor dispensing fraud risk in Wales, says report

An Audit Wales pilot looked at potential “risks around fraud and cost” relating to “expensive items”, specials and “higher cost formulations”.

07 Jun 2024

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Pharmacy technicians can supply medicines under PGDs from June 26

No immediate change in service provision expected until directions and specifications are agreed, says CPE.

07 Jun 2024

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Pharmacy bodies urge parties to adopt manifesto ahead of general election

The manifesto, launched by CPE, NPA, CCA and RPS, calls for “a long-term sustainable funding solution”.

06 Jun 2024

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New STD diagnoses in England on the rise, latest data reveals

There were 401,800 new diagnoses last year compared with 383,789 in 2022 which was a 4.7 per cent increase.

05 Jun 2024

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Holland & Barrett becomes PAGB member

Holland & Barrett said joining the PAGB will help the health food retailer “keep ahead of the evolving regulatory landscape”.

05 Jun 2024

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NPA urges pharmacies to take part in June 20 ‘day of protest’

Pharmacies will be urged to embark on symbolic and practical measures in protest against the government's poor funding of the network.

04 Jun 2024

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Sunak warned not to expand Pharmacy First without increase in funding

The National Pharmacy Association and Company Chemists’ Association said pharmacies need greater support if they are to provide more services.

03 Jun 2024

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Pharmacy Advice Audit begins today

The audit will help make the case for increased sector funding, says CPE.

03 Jun 2024

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NPA urges parties to make drugs shortages election pledge as SSPs soar

Fifty SSPs were issued between 2022 and 2024 compared with 14 SSPs issued between 2019 and 2021.

03 Jun 2024

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Independent pharmacist reassures Newport residents after buying Well branch

Local residents have been anxiously waiting to hear if the new owner will continue providing key services.

31 May 2024

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New role will improve communication between pharmacies and GPs in PCNs

NHS England said community pharmacy PCN engagement leads will be the “point of contact” between pharmacies and practices within PCNs.

31 May 2024

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