Tag: NPA
UKSHA’s infection prevention control guidance still applies to pharmacies
Despite the government’s announcement on lifting most Covid-19 related restrictions from next Thursday (January 27), people working in community pharmacies will be required to...
Community pharmacies continue to cope with workforce challenge, HEE survey reveals
Tough times for community pharmacies in England are far from over as the industry continues to grapple with major gaps in the workforce.
Even though...
Pharmacy bodies urge people to be ‘patient and courteous’ with staff
Amid the ongoing furore over shortages of Lateral Flow Device (LFD) test kits that led pharmacy staff to bear customers’ wrath, the National Pharmacy...
Pharmacy bodies voice concerns over LFT shortage as demand continues to surge
Following intermittent shortages during the holiday period and amid continued high level of demand for lateral flow tests (LFT) in pharmacies, the industry has...
NPA launches ‘Associate Pharmacist’ subscription for pharmacists, technicians
To provide a portable access of Pharmacy Support and Advice Service to pharmacists and technicians, the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has launched an ‘Associate...
NPA calls on NHS bodies to consider impact of creating new roles on community pharmacy services
National Pharmacy Association (NPA) urged the NHS England to make local impact assessment a key requirement prior to any recruitment into Primary Care Networks...