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Locum pharmacist alleges breach of NHS contract by community pharmacy to cut costs

Pharmacists raise concerns that contractors are closing pharmacies, despite locum cover being readily available The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) has created a form to help...

SSP for Clarithromycin 125mg/5ml oral suspension extended till next month

Community pharmacists have been advised to review and familiarise themselves with the new end date The Scottish government has issued a circular to inform...

National Services Scotland announces closure of free PPE delivery from March 2024

Community pharmacy contractors will not be able to order PPE from PECOS online ordering portal, but their account will not be suspended NHS National...

Rising drug taxes may necessitate ICBs to secure an additional £37 million annually, says BGMA    

The spiralling tax rates will raise NHS costs and affect pharmacy contractors cashflow The British Generic Manufacturers Association (BGMA) has warned that England's 42 integrated...

Combating wage theft: PDA assists locum pharmacists in reclaiming £65,000 in 2023

The Pharmacists' Defence Association stated that pharmacists and trainee pharmacists often fall victim to wage theft by employers and contractors, which involves unpaid overtime,...

Scottish community pharmacies global sum remuneration increased by 6 per cent to £220 million for 2023-24

Following discussions with Community Pharmacy Scotland, the Scottish government has agreed to a six per cent rise in the global fund allocation for community...