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‘Community pharmacies at risk of layoffs and service reductions without funding boost’, says NPA

Suggests a 2.5 per cent of the NHS budget to restore community pharmacy funding  The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has raised concerns over the upcoming increase in the National Living...

Dental and pharmacy technicians to free up appointments; get more power to supply meds

25,500 pharmacy technicians, 9,733 dental hygienists and 6,198 dental therapists in the UK to benefit from the new...

RPS assembly advances strategic reforms for enhanced professional leadership

RPS to facilitate a "more accessible nomination process" and "advocate for deserving recognition of pharmacists and allied professionals" In...

RPS signs charter for climate action, calls it a ‘vital collaboration’

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society(RPS) has signed a charter designed to guide effective and high-quality climate action by professional bodies in the UK. The charter launched...

NICE recommends updacitinib to treat moderate rheumatoid arthritis

NICE has recommended a combination of updacitinib and methotrexate as an option to treat moderate active rheumatoid arthritis in adults, who responded inadequately to...

Seasonal influenza vaccination programme now underway in community pharmacies across Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's chief medical officer Professor Sir Michael McBride and chief pharmaceutical officer Cathy Harrison officially launched this year’s flu vaccination programme and received...

‘Allergies not linked to mental health traits’

Allergic diseases such as asthma, atopic dermatitis and hay fever do not cause the onset of mental health conditions or vice versa, according to...

Charges could be introduced for rapid Covid testing from next year

The UK is reportedly aiming early next year to be ready to start charging for some previously free Covid-19 tests, a step one described as driven...

Mental Health: Pandemic Induced Poor Mental Health Is “Invisible Killer”

The coronavirus pandemic has not just impacted people’ physical health but also their mental wellbeing, health secretary Sajid Javid said in his address at...

Contractors can now claim Aspiration payment for PQS 2021-22

Community pharmacy contractors can now claim an Aspiration payment for the Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) 2021-22 through Manage Your Service (MYS) portal on the...

‘Hospitals could struggle this winter despite lower Covid deaths’

Hospitals may struggle to cope if there is a significant surge of Covid-19 in England this winter even if broad vaccination means that deaths do not approach the same levels as last year,...

PSNC discusses with stakeholders impact of fuel crisis on community pharmacy

To discuss the ongoing fuel crisis and its impact on community pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) held a meeting with stakeholders from across...

Pharmacy bodies collaborate to form group to optimise patient safety

A number of pharmacy organisations have collaborated to form a community pharmacy supervision practice group, aiming to optimise patient safety. The newly formed group’s members...

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