Tag: GP practices
New repeat prescribing toolkit to improve patient care, reduce medicine waste
By streamlining repeat prescribing systems, the RPS/RCGP toolkit aims to reduce the impact of overprescribing and problematic polypharmacy
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and...
Number of GP practices in England falls by 20% over a decade, study reveals
Experts warn that England is facing a “tipping point in the near future” where the majority of appointments in general practices are no longer...
Pharmacies warn of crisis: Reversing cuts key to easing 8am appointment scramble
Nearly 63.6 per cent of community pharmacies have cut their hours since 2015, with an average reduction of 6.5 hours per week, the NPA...
GP practices start collective action: Pharmacy owners urged to maintain service safety
With GP practices limiting daily appointments during their collective action, more patients are likely to turn to community pharmacies for help and advice
Community Pharmacy...
How pharmacists can help children and young people with asthma: 2024 AskAboutAsthma campaign highlights
The 2024 #AskAboutAsthma campaign calls on pharmacists to take an active role in improving asthma management and outcomes for children and young people
Pharmacists and...
Health secretary Victoria Atkins struggles to defend ‘Pharmacy First’ initiative amidst past policy critiques
Pharmacy First debate sparks over past healthcare policies amidst Conservative pledge for future reforms as general elections approach
Health Secretary Victoria Atkins was recently quizzed...
