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Manifesto launched by pharmacy bodies ahead of next election

CPE, CCA, NPA and RPS set out six-point manifesto to help sector engage with political parties and candidates in the run-up to the next general election.

05 Mar 2024

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NPA wants more clarity on proposed supervision reforms

Important questions remain unanswered concerning authorisation of delegated tasks, says chair Nick Kaye.

01 Mar 2024

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Sigma conference: Streeting sets out Labour’s ambition for pharmacy

Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting MP today spelt out the “ambition for pharmacy” of a future Labour Government at the Sigma conference.

28 Feb 2024

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Sigma conference: NPA head calls for a new deal for pharmacy

The current funding model is broken beyond repair, claims Paul Rees, reflecting the concerns of delegates at the Sigma conference.

27 Feb 2024

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Sigma conference: Large multiples cannot have ‘disproportionate’ influence on CPE negotiations

Conference hears that CPE must ensure its board reflects the sector's composition.

27 Feb 2024

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Conference bites: chief pharmaceutical officers session

The chief pharmaceutical officers of all four home nations spoke at the Sigma conference.

27 Feb 2024

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Supervision changes: let’s keep it simple

In this blog written exclusively for Pharmacy Magazine, Community Pharmacy Scotland outlines its response to the Government’s supervision consultation and asks – do the proposed changes fall short of achieving what modern pharmacy practice really needs?

21 Feb 2024

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CPE calls for contract overhaul at Pharmacy Inquiry

CPE called for a new contract framework in giving evidence to the Health Select Committee's Pharmacy Inquiry on 19 February.

20 Feb 2024

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Diary date: Seminar on future of NHS

The workshop-based programme will be chaired by former Labour health minister, Lord Hunt of Kings Heath.

19 Feb 2024

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Pharmacy Magazine In Conversation With podcast – Paul Rees & Nick Kaye, NPA

New NPA chief executive Paul Rees and chair Nick Kaye talk to PM editor Richard Thomas about Pharmacy First, broken reimbursement, the human cost of the funding crisis, a new deal for community pharmacy and reconnecting with members.

16 Feb 2024

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RPS England welcomes progress 12 months into 10 Year Vision

The progress made in the 12 months since launch, when considered against a 10-year timeline, is significant and should be celebrated, RPS says.

13 Feb 2024

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Opinion: Now it’s time for action

If last year was dominated by planning and reform, then the year ahead is all about delivery for community pharmacy, says NPA chair Nick Kaye.

29 Jan 2024

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Community pharmacy must be ‘at the heart’ of women’s health strategy

NPA policy manager Helen Mangion said pharmacies must be an integral part of women's health hubs.

18 Jan 2024

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RPS launches general election manifesto on pharmacy

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society urged its members to send the manifesto to potential candidates in their local constituencies.

08 Jan 2024

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Online pharmacy guidance is clear, GPhC chief insists after BBC exposé

BBC reporters were able to buy over 1,600 prescription-only medicines from online pharmacies by entering false information.

05 Jan 2024

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DH launches landmark consultation on proposed supervision changes

Proposals would see pharmacists enabled to delegate more dispensing tasks to colleagues

07 Dec 2023

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