Tag: community pharmacists
Community pharmacists treat thousands more people for minor illness in one month, NHS data reveals
The new data from NHS England has revealed that more than 100,000 patients were treated for minor illness by their high street community pharmacists...
Chief pharmacist for England answers questions on professional leadership commission
Chief pharmacist for England and a co-chair on the professional leadership commission has responded to the questions raised by Pharmacists Defence Association (PDA) members on...
Financial pressure, shortage of pharmacists stumbling blocks for sector to fulfil DHSC’s new plan
Community pharmacy bodies have said that the current crippling financial pressures and severe staff shortages will limit the sector from fully supporting the new...
‘Dwindling margins’ are making pharmacies untenable
Lack of appropriate funding is making survival a massive challenge for community pharmacy, a sector relied upon as a vital support system by both primary...
Unnecessary closures: PDA wants ‘failing pharmacies’ to be taken into ‘special measures control’
The Pharmaceutical Defence Association (PDA) has urged health ministers of the UK to take a strict and necessary action against the unnecessary closures of...
DHSC notifies limited supplies of Varicella vaccine until mid-October
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a supply notification for Varicella vaccine (live) powder and solvent for suspension/solution for injection 0.5ml vials...
