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PSNC: Let's put a stop to GP flu jab competition

Simon Dukes says he is hopeful the Covid-19 pandemic will help put an end to competition between pharmacies and GP surgeries over flu jabs.

03 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC and government 'still far apart' on Covid funding

The PSNC and the Government are still far apart on agreeing the Covid-19 costs incurred by contractors during the pandemic.

05 Oct 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Flu jab demand up threefold on 2019 levels

Community pharmacies vaccinated more than 650,000 NHS patients in the first three weeks of this year’s flu jab service.

28 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC Dukes: 'We're not the rolling over committee'

PSNC chief Simon Dukes has said the negotiator will be prepared to walk away from any inadequate funding deal proposed by the Government.

04 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy Magazine: In Conversation With - Simon Dukes, PSNC

An exclusive interview with PSNC's Simon Dukes talking about pharmacy's funding crisis, the latest state of play with negotiations and why contractors should stop offering services for free.

03 Sep 2020 1 Min Article

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Refuse to provide free deliveries, PSNC urges contractors

Community pharmacies should stop providing free services, the PSNC has warned.

21 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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At least 139 pharmacies have closed since 2018-19 warns PSNC

There has been a net decrease of at least 139 community pharmacies in England since 2018-19, the PSNC has warned.

03 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC: Government should write off pharmacies' £350m debt

The Government should write off the £350m cash advance it has given pharmacies in England to keep afloat during the Covid-19 crisis, PSNC chief Simon Dukes has said.

 

01 Jun 2020 , 1 Min Article

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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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PSNC concerns around 'fraudsters' delivering medicines

Pharmacies may now use an ‘army’ of NHS volunteer responders to deliver medicines – but many are concerned about the safety implications.

08 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC: Pharmacies on a 'cash flow cliff edge'

The PSNC has said it is pushing for an urgent cash injection from the government before the weekend.

26 Mar 2020 , 2 Min Article

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PSNC 'very close' to agreeing funding for next year

Simon Dukes has provided an update on progress on the first annual contract review.

17 Feb 2020 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC pushing for further investment

PSNC will not wait for annual review to put case for further investment.

29 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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