HEE offers independent prescribing courses for community pharmacists
Health Education England (HEE) has developed funded training offers for community pharmacists, including locums aiming to become independent prescribers.
Almost 3000 independent prescribing training places...
Serious Shortage Protocol for Estradot 50mcg patches expires today
The Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP), for Estradot 50mcg patches will expire at 23.59pm on Friday 24 February 2023.
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has...
NPA, RPS appointed as core participant to UK Covid-19 public inquiry
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) and Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has been appointed as a core participant in the Covid-19 public inquiry.
The independent public...
6 Important Guidelines About Proper Drug Storage
Proper drug storage is essential to ensure the safety of yourself, your family, and those around you. This is especially important if you are...
What Are The Benefits And Side Effects Of Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers, also known as injectable facial fillers, can be an effective way to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, restore facial...
Titan PMR aims for 10% market share by end of 2023; set-ups new team to cater pharmacy transfer
Titan PMR, a pioneer of cutting pharmacy technology has set up additional new team of 12 staff to cater for a deluge of independent...
CCA’s analysis shows net loss of 670 community pharmacies in England
The Company Chemists’ Association (CCA)’s analysis on permanent closures of community pharmacies in England showed that there has been a net loss of 670...
HRT prepayment certificate to roll-out in April in England
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has introduced a new prescription pre-payment certificate (PPC) for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) which is said...
Pharmacy Supervision Practice Group members meet to discuss ‘future model of pharmacy practice’
The Pharmacy Supervision Practice Group held its second meeting to discuss the future modelling of pharmacy practice.
Some of the leading bodies from the community...
OPINION: How risky is the world of online pharmacy?
Online pharmacies have to operate from bricks & mortar premises that are registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, but recent cases show that, in...
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