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Increasing number of people go to pharmacies before booking GP appointments, reveals NHSE survey

A study commissioned by NHS England found almost nine in 10 patients said they “had a good experience of pharmacy services” in the last 12 months.

14 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Counter Conversations: Managing challenging interactions

Part 5 of this short video series focusing on the pharmacy team's soft skills set looks at managing challenging interactions.

19 Jun 2025 , 6 Min Article

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Join in this June

Training Matters finds out how pharmacy teams can get involved with Learning Disability Week and World Blood Donor Day.

13 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Counter Conversations: Understanding customers needs

Part 2 of this short video series focusing on the pharmacy team's soft skills set looks at how better to understand customer needs.

27 Feb 2025 , 5 Min Article

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Lloyds staff in Isle of Man 'leave work crying' amid ongoing patient abuse

Staff receiving 'death threats' as patients angered by long wait times, employee reveals

10 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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LloydsPharmacy reacts to reports of security guard turning patients away

The multiple said it needed to protect staff and patients after a number of incidents at its Ash Vale branch.

21 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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LloydsPharmacy expands partnership with Deliveroo to include 150 stores

Partnership has helped 'thousands of families' since 2020 launch, claims Deliveroo.

21 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Helping with first prescriptions

This CPD module examines the ways community pharmacy teams can support customers who have been prescribed a medicine for the first time.

24 Mar 2022 , 15 Min Module

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Every Boots branch to have a cancer advice pharmacist

Boot Macmillan information pharmacists working in every branch, the company announces.

25 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Superdrug launches new advice and treatment skin service

Pharmacists will be able to supply POM medicines for some patients with acne and eczema.

05 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Body language

This bite-sized learning module considers the impact of body language on customer consultations and ideal techniques.

20 Sep 2018 , 5 Min Module

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Communicating with children

This bite-sized learning module considers the skills required to effectively communicate with children.

17 Nov 2017 , 900 Min Module

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Communication skills

This bite-sized learning module considers the skills required for effective discussions with customers, patients and colleagues.

22 Sep 2017 , 900 Min Module

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Listen up!

This learning module considers the skills required for effective active listening in pharmacy, such as asking questions.

12 Aug 2016 , 5 Min Module

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Master a skilful ending

This learning module considers the skills of closing a consultation to ensure a customer understands their treatment plan. 

24 Jun 2016 , 900 Min Module

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