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Pharmacy First

The Pharmacy First scheme provides professional health care advice, treatments, and medicines for common illnesses from your local pharmacy, without the need for an appointment.

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NPA chair: Pressures mean pharmacists struggle to think about Pharmacy First

Nick Kaye said “lots of contractors” have expressed the view that they are “not ready” for it because they do not have “the headspace."

12 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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ITV report: Half of pharmacy workers unprepared for Pharmacy First

Pharmacies are 'in crisis,' contractors tell ITV reporters

12 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Film crew shoots Pharmacy First advert in Kent

The crew filmed the public awareness advert at Crofton Pharmacy & Travel Clinic which was rebranded Get Well Sooner Pharmacy.

11 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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CCA chief: Our members are ‘absolutely committed’ to Pharmacy First

Malcolm Harrison said CCA members are “working tirelessly as they gear up to deliver” the service.

11 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Well pharmacists to receive £300 for completing Pharmacy First training

Multiple to pay out £300 upon completion of Pharmacy First and contraception training

11 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Multiples are not gearing up for Pharmacy First, claims ICS official

Mid and South Essex NHS ICS director of primary care William Guy said large chains are "strategically heading in a different direction."

10 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Roll-out of Pharmacy First a 'pivotal moment' says CPhO David Webb

Pharmacy First “provides an opportunity for community pharmacy to step more fully into its clinical future as part of the integrated NHS primary care team," he says in an end-of-year letter to the sector.

19 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NHSE: Pharmacy First delivery ‘challenging’ as IT changes needed

NHSE said delivering Pharmacy First was challenging due to 'changes needed in digital infrastructure' during a board meeting last week.

11 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Clinical pathways and service spec published for Pharmacy First

Final documentation for the new service - 28 PGDs - expected to be published later this week, says CPE.

28 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Concise guide: Impetigo

In this short refresher, we look at the causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment of impetigo, one of the seven conditions in England’s Pharmacy First service.

28 Nov 2023 , 4 Min Article

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Talking Pharmacy, November 24 (PodBean version)

Topics covered this week: health select committee inquiry into community pharmacy, co-codamol shortages and the complexities of the National Living Wage rise. Plus the big story that is dominating the headlines – Pharmacy First in England. How did it land with the sector?

24 Nov 2023 , 30 Min Article

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Talking Pharmacy, November 24

Topics covered this week: health select committee inquiry into community pharmacy, co-codamol shortages and the complexities of the National Living Wage rise. Plus the big story that is dominating the headlines – Pharmacy First in England. How did it land with the sector?

24 Nov 2023 , 30 Min Article

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Updated service specs published for contraception and hypertension services

Full details on the NHSE and CPE websites. Support package for contractors to be announced soon.

23 Nov 2023 , 4 Min Article

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System suppliers racing to be ready for Pharmacy First launch

Pharmacists will be able to send data to the MYS portal and GP records and see more parts of the GP record.

21 Nov 2023 , 3 Min Article

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Doctors complain Pharmacy First will create ‘significant’ funding disparity

Pharmacies will get 'more than double' the per-consultation rate GPs receive, claims DAUK

21 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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