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Pharmacy owners ‘strongly disagree’ EA’s proposed waste charges

Increased waste charges would put further pressure on the pharmacy sector which is already at "breaking point” Community Pharmacy...

Four primary causes of NHS winter crisis identified

An expert reference group has proposed ‘doable and fully achievable’ actions to address NHS winter pressures    Six major...

Pharmacy First claim period extended for IT-related delays

The new provision, to be added in Part VIC of the February 2025 Drug Tariff, applies to four pharmacy services Pharmacy owners will be given additional time to claim...

Dame Jenny Harries steps down as UKHSA chief executive

UKHSA’s chief scientific officer, Professor Isabel Oliver, appointed chief medical officer for Wales The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is set for two major leadership transitions, four years after its...

New standards for chief pharmacists released

The new standards apply to all chief pharmacists, regardless of the setting they work in  Following a review of...

Over 400,000 visited pharmacies for common ailments in Wales last year

Almost all pharmacies in Wales provide free advice and treatment for 28 common ailments, helping reduce GP appointments...

UKPPLAB launches ‘Big Conversation’ on the future of pharmacy leadership

Pharmacy professionals are encouraged to share their views on a proposed vision and common purpose for pharmacy professional...

Allow pharmacists to amend prescriptions during medicines shortages: RPS

Pharmacy teams are spending more time finding and managing...

United Imaging Healthcare – medical systems that revolutionise diagnostics

In the rapidly evolving world of advanced medical technology,...

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Digital exclusion ‘a bottleneck’ to expanding Pharmacy First service

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Digital exclusion ‘a bottleneck’ to expanding Pharmacy First service

Baba Akomolafe warns that moving care from hospitals to the community will increase pressure on GPs unless pharmacies are digitally integrated into the NHS...

Numark backs Pharmacy First ENT expansion, calls for ‘appropriate remuneration’

The government’s elective care reform plan also presents an excellent opportunity to enhance the role of pharmacy technicians, says Numark chairman Harry McQuillan Community pharmacies...

OTC medicines: It’s time for pharmacies to lead the self-care movement

Unlocking the potential of OTC medicines - An exclusive Q&A with Maxwellia CEO Anna Maxwell  Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines can empower customers and pave the way...

The journey to smoking cessation: The role of the pharmacist

Let's explore various smoking cessation methods and the vital role pharmacists play as accessible healthcare professionals  The journey for patients to quit smoking can be...

Pharmacy innovation in practice

LIPS Pharmacy Battersea: This innovative pharmacy-clinic model could be a glimpse into the future of pharmacy… Most pharmacies understand that funding from the NHS contract...

Patient safety more critical than ever, says former LloydsPharmacy Superintendent

Victoria Steele shares insights from her recent experience at LP Healthcare Services and her role as chair of the Community Pharmacy Patient Safety Group With...

IQVIA year-end report: Navigating the evolving UK pharmacy landscape

'The UK pharmacy sector is at a crossroads, with significant trends, challenges, and developments shaping its future' This year has been another turbulent year for...

Shattering the stigma around prison pharmacy

With the pharmacy sector always looking at new avenues to expand, prison pharmacies remain an untapped market Kaniksha Aggarwal is on a mission to...

New Year action on the cards, says NPA after ballot results

NPA urges the government to be transparent with the sector on negotiations for a new pharmacy contract  It was an unprecedented move, to call for...

Royal College status will give RPS ‘a louder and more effective voice’ – says Tase Oputu

RPS believes that becoming a Royal College would strengthen its ability to raise the profile of pharmacy and advocate for change    In September, the...