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Interview: PSNC 'shares contractor frustrations' says Dukes

In a pharmacy trade press exclusive, PSNC chief Simon Dukes has spoken of his frustration with NHS England.

15 Apr 2020 , 2 Min Article

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A covid kind of summer

Spending a lot more time at home in lockdown doesn't mean that seasonal health concerns should be overlooked.

15 Apr 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Pharmacist arrested for selling Covid-19 tests to public

A Croydon pharmacist has been arrested on suspicion of illegally selling Covid-19 testing kits and had £20,000 seized.

15 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Covid-19: MPharm students 'must not compromise exams'

Undergraduates hoping to support pharmacies fighting Covid-19 'should complete scheduled exams first'.

15 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Coronavirus claims life of Cheshire pharmacy technician

Pharmacy staff in Cheshire have paid tribute to registered checking technician Mandy Siddorn, 61, who died last week after contracting Covid-19.

14 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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RPS: Pharmacy staff covered by assault legislation

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society says all pharmacy staff are covered by the provisions of the Assaults on Emergency Workers Act 2018.

14 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Multiples urged to adopt zero tolerance abuse policy

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association has called on the UK’s leading pharmacy chains to adopt a zero tolerance approach to abuse.

14 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Covid-19: Pharmacies must help patients arrange own deliveries

The long-awaited service launched on Good Friday, but there are still concerns around administrative workload and patient safety.

14 Apr 2020 , 2 Min Article

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The month that changed pharmacy

The Covid-19 pandemic has put pharmacies on the frontline like never before. Can this lead to lasting change for the sector?

14 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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The month that changed pharmacy

The Covid-19 pandemic has put pharmacies on the frontline like never before. Can this lead to lasting change for the sector?

14 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Boots announces temporary closure of 60 pharmacies

London sees 25 temporary store closures with another 35 across the UK

09 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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CPS clarifies funding for Easter opening in Scotland

...and allocates £700 per pharmacy to cover costs of PPE and protective measures

09 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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NHSE's lead GP says CP is part of 'whole system' approach

NHS England’s medical director for primary care Dr Nikki Kanani recognises community pharmacy's work as part of whole system approach, including over Easter 

09 Apr 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Masks ordered from wholesalers a Covid cost

All major wholesalers are being restocked with surgical masks - purchases will be recognised as Covid-related

09 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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EDF engineers lend Boots a hand with deliveries

Over 70 EDF engineers volunteer to help with prescription deliveries

09 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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