Tag: community pharmacy
New Account Identifier Document by NHSBSA required for submission of paper prescriptions
Pharmacy contractors will no longer need to print and submit a paper copy of their completed FP34C declaration made through the Manage Your Service (MYS)...
NPA denounces ‘unaffordable’ health centre pharmacy rent
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has raised its concerns over rising cost of rent for its members.
The association highlighted that pharmacy spending is shrinking,...
PSNC shares heatwave advice for community pharmacies
The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has shared materials to help community pharmacy in communicating relevant advice to people during this heatwave.
The UK Health...
Pharmacies complete over 100K blood pressure checks since service commenced in October 2021
Community pharmacy contractors have provided more than 100,000 blood pressure checks since the NHS Blood Pressure Check service commenced in October last year.
According to...
Community pharmacies to be funded to spot signs of cancer and make direct hospital referrals
Community pharmacies in England could soon be allowed to make cancer referrals to hospitals under new plans to improve early detection of the disease.
An...
‘Pharmacy engagement in ICSs will be vital’
Community pharmacy should be involved in key decisions in neighbourhoods and systems to help reduce workload and increase patient access, a roundtable organized by...