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Flu jabs can now be given 'anywhere in the pharmacy'

Community pharmacists will be able to provide flu vaccinations “in any appropriate space within the pharmacy” this flu season, says NHS England. 

01 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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OTC drug cuts save just £6m in 18 months

Scrapping OTC prescriptions saved the Government just £6m between January 2019 and July 2020, despite hopes of saving £100m each year.

25 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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BAME risk assessments 'must be carried out within weeks'

Employers must carry out Covid-19 risk assessments for all staff in at-risk groups within the next few weeks, NHS England & Improvement has said.

29 Jun 2020 , 1 Min Article

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PCN expectations 'unrealistic' say pharmacy bodies

NHS England & Improvement has been criticised as having “unrealistic” expectations of pharmacists beginning to work in PCNs.

16 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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