Tag: pharmacy
PDA expresses concerns over ‘avoidable pharmacy closures’
The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) has expressed concerns about avoidable pharmacy closures by some contractors which denies patients the access to a pharmacist and...
Pharmacists accentuate unscheduled pharmacy closures
There are growing concerns amongst pharmacists about the consequences for patient care when pharmacy contractors close pharmacies for all or part of a day.
In...
Numark starts nationwide pharmacy roadshow to launch dispensing solution
To engage pharmacies with its efficient and effortless dispensing solution – Golden Tote, Numark has initiated a nationwide pharmacy roadshow.
Over the course of the...
Drug deaths in Scotland soar to record, minister calls it “heart-breaking”
Drugs Policy Minister Angela Constance described the increase in drug-related deaths as “heart-breaking”, and reiterated the Scottish government’s determination to continue its work to...
NHS confirms intention to delegate pharmacy commissioning to ICS
NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE&I) have confirmed their plans to delegate the responsibility for the commissioning of primary care services, including pharmaceutical services,...
RPS teams up with NHS to support pharmacy colleagues abroad during Covid crisis
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and NHS England have joined forces to work with pharmacy colleagues internationally in countries such as India, supporting them...