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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 , 5 Min Article

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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 , 3 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 31 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 3 Min Article

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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 , 3 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 6 Min Article

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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 , 1 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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Andrea Leadsom appointed new pharmacy minister

Leadsom, who entered the race to be Theresa May’s successor as prime minister in 2019, takes over from Neil O’Brien.

15 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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RPS calls for ban on retailers offering paracetamol multi-buy deals

'Self-regulation' not enough to stop retailers' potentially harmful practices, warns RPS

07 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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CPE asks independents and non-CCA members for views on future

Community Pharmacy England said independents and non-CCA members can “directly input" into its committee’s talks via the survey.

01 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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BMA: All pharmacy funding streams should be available to dispensing doctors

Dispensing GPs should have access to the same services and funding as pharmacies, says BMA

20 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article

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