PSNC reminds contractors it’ll be mandatory from July to send all script returns via MYS portal
The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has informed that all prescription returns/referred back items and disallowed items will be received through the Manage Your Services...
Refugee pharmacists arriving in Britain can become associate members of RPS free of cost for 3 years
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) is offering three years' complimentary associate membership for pharmacists fleeing areas of conflict including the war in Ukraine.
By becoming...
34 products added to DND list
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) have added a further 34 new products to the list of...
Late submission of prescription forms may cost £25 administrative charges
Late submission of prescription forms may cost £25 to pharmacy contractors from this month, the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) updates.
"From April 2022 (for prescriptions dispensed...
DHSC extends prescription charge waiver for Covid-19 antivirals
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has extended prescription charge waiver for Covid-19 antivirals till March 31, 2023.
Covid-19 patients who are eligible...
Healthcare professionals in Scotland mull over ways to minimise environmental impact of prescribing
Healthcare professionals from across Scotland met to discuss how prescribers can support NHS Scotland's target to achieve net zero by 2040.
Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Scotland...
Hundreds fitted with ‘artificial pancreas’ in world-first type 1 diabetes trial
The NHS has given potentially life-altering 'artificial pancreas' to almost 1,000 patients with type 1 diabetes in England to test its effectiveness.
Around 35 NHS...
After Robbie Turner, Gail Fleming leaves RPS
Gail Fleming, the director of Education and Professional Development at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, has decided to resign. Thursday, April 7 will be her last...
Emergency provisions for pharmacy contractors end
The NHS England and Improvement has announced the emergency provisions introduced during pandemic to provide flexible opening hours for pharmacy contractors end today.
The flexibilities...
NHS introduces flash glucose monitors for all type 1 diabetes patients
Type 1 diabetes patients can monitor their glucose with the newly introduced flash glucose monitors by the NHS.
The wearable gadgets with the size of...
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