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Pharmacy First is a logical progression for a profession whose clinical role has been steadily expanding.
Opinion

Pharmacy First is expanding…so why are we still holding pharmacists back?

GPs will always be essential. So will pharmacists. The future of primary care should not be a battle over who owns the patient, says Jeremy Meader

Jeremy Meader
Salim Jetha
Opinion

Pharmacy First: will PGDs deliver wider coverage for the new services?

Pharmacies may instead opt to offer the new services introduced in the expansion of Pharmacy First through PGDs, suggests Salim Jetha, Avicenna's Chairman

Salim Jetha
Doctors’ body concerned about Pharmacy First expansion
News

Doctors’ body concerned about Pharmacy First expansion

DAUK leader wants the focus to be on properly funding general practices and community pharmacies

Day Lewis
Opinion

Community pharmacy prescribing: an opportunity we must not waste

Expansion of the Pharmacy First pathways requires adequate funding and a commitment to develop the whole pharmacy team, says Jay Patel, Day Lewis and Community Pharmacy England committee member.

Jay Patel
Burnham announces expansion of Pharmacy First
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Burnham announces expansion of Pharmacy First

The major service expansion adds acne, migraines, ear infections, rhinitis, and scabies, as the public rallies behind calls for broader pharmacy clinical powers

Pharmacies should opt for expanded Pharmacy First only if it is viable: CPE
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Pharmacies should opt for expanded Pharmacy First only if it is viable: CPE

The CPE says that during the announcement of the 2026/27 CPCF settlement they were not convinced that sufficient investment was being made to cover the pharmacy expenses

Five new conditions added to Pharmacy First scheme
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Five new conditions added to Pharmacy First scheme

People can seek treatment for migraine, acne, scabies, ear infections, and rhinitis from participating pharmacies

National campaign to promote safety of pharmacy staff in October
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National campaign to promote safety of pharmacy staff in October

The first campaign will focus on treating pharmacy staff with respect, and the second to promote the Pharmacy First service