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Pharmacies asked to get patients to feedback on Pharmacy First

Community Pharmacy England has teamed up with Healthwatch England to launch an online Pharmacy First patient survey.

26 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Hancock blames NHSE for community pharmacy’s initial Covid life assurance exclusion

Former health secretary Matt Hancock yesterday played down suggestions the Treasury was responsible during the Covid inquiry.

22 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy Show focus

Editor's comment November 2024.

13 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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CPE advice audit shows informal referrals from GPs costing pharmacy network £115m

CPE's 2024 Pharmacy Advice Audit shows that over 1.3 million unfunded consultations a week now being carried out by community pharmacy teams in England.

29 Oct 2024 , 3 Min Article

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‘I haven’t had a day off for two years’: Survey finds rising staff costs are driving pressures

'Burnt out' business owners tell CPE they are struggling to afford adequate cover

21 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Application deadline approaching for technician training funding

The October 13 deadline is fast approaching for contractors who want to apply for funding under NHS England’s community pharmacy technician apprenticeship programme.

08 Oct 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Spooky season

Editor's comment October 2024.

03 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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One in five patients could not get medicines at a pharmacy, ONS study reveals

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society said the survey’s findings showed “there is a clear need" to address the root causes of supply issues.

16 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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New developments

Editor's comment September 2024.

10 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Numark: NHS England ‘roadblock’ stops pharmacy technicians providing flu jabs

Numark’s Harry McQuillan has criticised NHS England over its failure to update the 2024-25 flu service specification.

23 Aug 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Your summer learning

Editor's comment August 2024.

14 Aug 2024 , 1 Min Article

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We felt unsafe during riots and suffered racism, pharmacy teams tell NPA poll

Of the 350 pharmacies that took part in the survey, one in three said they considered closing because of safety concerns.

09 Aug 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacies at risk from rioters should consider temporarily closing, says GPhC

The GPhC said owners have a duty of care to keep staff safe and urged them to “urgently consider” steps to protect them from harm.

08 Aug 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Health Equality Award Winner

This year at the RoEs, Tegan Taylor (middle) of Good Life Pharmacy took home the award for Health Equality.

24 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Outstanding Contribution Award HCs

Andrea Bevan and Jennifer Elton were recognised for their outstanding contributions to pharmacy by being award Highly Commended in this category.

24 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Product Adviser Award Winner

At the RoEs 2024, Julie Hatton (left) was awarded winner of the Product Adviser category.

24 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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