Pharmacy First

Public health,

CCA: Pharmacy First must be funded beyond March 2025

The Company Chemists’ Association said its members have delivered over 90,000 Pharmacy First consultations since January 31.

01 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

Public health,

We’ve not had one Pharmacy First referral from GPs since its launch

Community Pharmacy Hertfordshire committee member Mohamed Moledina said GPs in the area do not understand the service.

29 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

Pharmacy First: acute sinusitis

This series is written for pharmacy teams and aims to prepare the whole team for their involvement in the Pharmacy First service. It focuses on understanding the service, how to refer and how to manage those not eligible for referral, with OTC recommendations and advice.

24 Apr 2024 , 10 Min Module

Genitourinary,

Pharmacy First: Uncomplicated urinary tract infection

Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians. Written in conjunction with the Pharmacy Magazine CPD series, it will mirror the magazine’s programme throughout the year. The series has been designed for you to use as part of your continuing professional development. Reflective exercises have been included to help you put your learning into practice.

24 Apr 2024 , 10 Min Module

Services,

One-third of PDA members have had Pharmacy First targets set by employers

PDA warns employers not to revisit MUR-type 'league table' tactics.

12 Apr 2024 , 3 Min Article

People,

Cegedim appoint ex-Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy superintendent as MD

Cegedim Rx has appointed Phil Galt, who was also at the National Pharmacy Association as a director.

05 Apr 2024 , 2 Min Article

Clinical services,

Pharmacy First: acute sinusitis module

Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians. Written in conjunction with the Pharmacy Magazine CPD series, it will mirror the magazine’s programme throughout the year. The series has been designed for you to use as part of your continuing professional development. Reflective exercises have been included to help you put your learning into practice.

26 Mar 2024 , 10 Min Module

Pharmacy First: sore throat

This series is written for pharmacy teams and aims to prepare the whole team for their involvement in the Pharmacy First service. It focuses on understanding the service, how to refer and how to manage those not eligible for referral, with OTC recommendations and advice. With patients now able to access treatment for seven common conditions directly from their local pharmacy, what is the role for pharmacy teams in navigating the sore throat element of the service?

25 Mar 2024 , 10 Min Module

Public health,

Rowlands MD: Pharmacy First will only continue if contract funding improves

On Pharmacy First and the pharmacy contract, Rowlands Pharmacy MD Nigel Swift warned the government that "one depends upon the other."

25 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

Services,

CCA: Pharmacy First has had ‘strongest start’ of any national service

Multiples delivered 1,500 consultations a day collectively in the first month of the service.

19 Mar 2024 , 2 Min Article

Public health,

Pharmacy First is good but pharmacies ‘on their knees’, says Lib Dem MP

Richard Foord told parliament that although the launch of Pharmacy First “is good in theory,” pharmacies “are on their knees".

18 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

Digital & technology,

PharmOutcomes parent company pledges to help pharmacists locked out of platform

Pharmacists took to social media to express their concern about the apparent lack of communication from EMIS.

18 Mar 2024 , 2 Min Article

Public health,

Ex-home secretary urges government to ‘grow’ Pharmacy First

Priti Patel told parliament this week the service is giving pharmacies “new business activities that importantly keep their footfall going."

15 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

Public health,

Numark chairman: Why has NHSE failed to sanction DSPs that break regulations?

Harry McQuillan said distance-selling pharmacies have become “a controversial issue” because Pharmacy First allows remote consultations.

04 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

Services,

Pharmacy First campaign materials now available

NHSE has launched its ‘Think pharmacy first' campaign. Posters and other assets are available.

22 Feb 2024 , 2 Min Article

Sore throat,

Pharmacy first: sore throat part two

Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians. Written in conjunction with the Pharmacy Magazine CPD series, it will mirror the magazine’s programme throughout the year. The series has been designed for you to use as part of your continuing professional development. Reflective exercises have been included to help you put your learning into practice.

12 Feb 2024 , 10 Min Module

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