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All 16 and 17 year olds to be offered Covid vaccination by August 23

The DHSC has said over 800 GP-led sites will offer vaccines to youngsters.

16 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacists well placed to offer SRH services, study finds

A new study indicates community pharmacists' role could expand to sexual health services.

13 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Numark's Golden Tote takes to the road

Numark is hitting the highway as it promotes its Golden Tote dispensing solution to members.

13 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Half of community pharmacists consider switch to general practice

Community pharmacy could be facing a workforce crisis, an exclusive survey finds.

13 Aug 2021 , 2 Min Article

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New pharmacy quality scheme starts on September 1

The 2021-22 scheme will again contain seventy-five million pounds in funding.

12 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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EEA-based online prescribers pose 'serious' risk to patients

GPhC warns of "serious patient safety concerns" with online prescribers.

12 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Alison Strath officially appointed Scottish CPhO

Strath held the role on an interim basis since October last year.

11 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy patient safety group launches reporting survey

The Community Pharmacy Patient Safety Group launches a new survey on safety reports.

11 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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PDA reports 50 pharmacy closures in one week

Short notice closures appear to be more common in multiples, says PDA.

10 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Contractors told to send quarterly NMS data once more

Contractors must start submitting NMS summary data on a quarterly basis once more.

10 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA recalls 25 batches of irbesartan medicines

Batches recalled as a precautionary measure due to contamination.

09 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies rated 'most essential' local service in new poll

Community pharmacies have topped a poll of the most essential local services.

05 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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MPs push for dermal fillers to be prescription only

There are concerns about a lack of regulation of aesthetic procedures.

04 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Fully vaccinated people three times less likely to get Covid

People who have had both jabs less likely to get Covid or pass it on, REACT study finds.

04 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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NHS rejects calls to increase pharmacy flu jab payments

PSNC is "disappointed" that NHS England has refused its demands for a fee increase.

03 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacists could supply take-home naloxone under new proposals

Pharmacists, paramedics & other frontline workers could supply naloxone under Government plans.

03 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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