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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 organisations, representing patients, NHS staff and...

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...

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...

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 feedback from last year's consultation on...

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 significantly   The common ailments service, available in...

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 leadership - UKPPLAB The UK Pharmacy Professional...

Pharmacy Business joins PAGB as new associate member

Our partnership with PAGB is aimed at empowering community pharmacists and promoting self-care We’re delighted to announce that Pharmacy Business has become the new associate...

Allow pharmacists to amend prescriptions during medicines shortages: RPS

Pharmacy teams are spending more time finding and managing solutions for medicine shortages, which pulls them away from clinical roles The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)...