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Easter

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NHSE gives 'fair warning' on May bank holiday opening

NHS England & Improvement is again seeking to have more pharmacies open on this year’s May Bank holidays than would normally be required.

23 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Huge spike in dispensing over Easter

Pharmacies in Scotland processed six times as many items on Easter Monday than they normally would, CPS has said.

17 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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CPS clarifies funding for Easter opening in Scotland

...and allocates £700 per pharmacy to cover costs of PPE and protective measures

09 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Frustration at Easter opening instruction to pharmacies

All pharmacies in England are to open from 2pm to 5pm on Good Friday and Easter Monday without any additional payment, said NHSE&I.

06 Apr 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Cost worries mount as Easter opening confirmed

Some community pharmacies must open on Good Friday and Easter Monday, NHS England & Improvement confirmed last night.

02 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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