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PCNs and CCGs must consider impact of new roles, says NPA

The Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme is contributing to current workforce challenges, says NPA

22 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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GPs ticked off for informal referrals to pharmacies

Informal referrals may mean patients do not get the care they need, warns the Primary Care Bulletin

21 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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RPS wins NIHR e-learning contract to improve research skills

The Society has won a contract to deliver e-learning to improve pharmacists' skills in research.

20 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Covid jab fees boosted between Christmas and New Year

Hike in fee to £20 is to support PCN and community pharmacy sites to set up additional clinics.

20 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies call on public to respect mask rules

Compliance with mask rules varies greatly, finds NPA survey.

17 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Low approval rate for pharmacy Covid vaccination sites 'staggering'

Just three in 10 applications to provide Covid vaccinations approved by NHS.

16 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Combined clinical service at the heart of new pharmacy settlement in Wales

New service will roll minor ailments, contraception and flu jabs into one.

16 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies in Northern Ireland pass 250,000 Covid vaccines

The milestone includes primary and booster jabs since the sector began administering Covid vaccines in March.

15 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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NHSE grants PQS extension as pharmacies battle Covid

PSNC says it has won "lion's share" of requested concessions from NHS England.

15 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies delivered 185,000 Covid boosters in England on Monday

A total of 418,000 boosters were delivered across the country, according to the DHSC.

15 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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CMOs back suspension of 15 mins wait after mRNA Covid jabs

The 15-minute wait causes more harm than it can avert, say CMOs in landmark proposal.

14 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Government should accelerate pharmtech PGD vaccination plans

Pharmacy technicians can help meet booster jab targets, say APTUK and CCA.

14 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Alliance 'working hard to replenish' lateral flow supplies

Wholesaler advises contractors to visit website to monitor availability of test kits.

14 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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WHO advises against use of convalescent plasma for Covid

Current evidence shows that convalescent plasma does not improve survival rates.

14 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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NHS rolling out nMABs for high risk Covid patients

Non-hospitalised high risk patients will be offered treatments from December 16.

14 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Cut 'red tape' so pharmacies can vaccinate, Government urged

More flexibility needed to help pharmacies meet the Government's ramped-up booster targets, say bodies.

13 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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