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Pharmacies poised to take collective action after NPA ballot result

Independents could be limiting their services to patients in the New Year following a near unanimous vote in favour of collective action in the NPA’s ballot.

14 Nov 2024

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NICE updates menopause guideline

The guideline recommends HRT for vasomotor symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats.

07 Nov 2024

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Pharmacists’ knowledge on managing morning sickness “suboptimal”

Community pharmacists found wanting on antiemetic usage and safety.

04 Nov 2024

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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

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NICE rejects second Alzheimer’s drug for NHS use

In a controversial decision, NICE decides that donanemab does not demonstrate value for the NHS.

23 Oct 2024

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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

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Closures and reduced opening times resulted in six million lost pharmacy hours

The Company Chemists' Association analysed the period between September 2022 and June 2024.

21 Oct 2024

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Call for urgent review of NHS obesity strategy due to huge demand for new therapies

Over 200 clinicians are calling for an urgent review of obesity treatment services in England in response to an “unprecedented public demand” for new pharmaceutical therapies.

17 Oct 2024

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Broad welcome for freeze in Pharmacy First thresholds until year end

The changes at least indicate ministers are taking a more pragmatic approach to Pharmacy First payment thresholds, says CPE.

15 Oct 2024

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NHS ‘recognises pain’ as it freezes Pharmacy First payment targets until 2025

Pharmacy First payment threshold will remain at 20 until 2025

14 Oct 2024

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New RPS and RCGP Repeat Prescribing Toolkit aims to improve safety and efficiency

A new Repeat Prescribing Toolkit commissioned by NHS England which aims to streamline repeat prescribing systems and reduce medicines waste has been launched by the RPS and RCGP

08 Oct 2024

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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

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Pharmacy minister strikes upbeat note for future funding talks in England

Pharmacy minister Stephen Kinnock has reassured community pharmacy that “sustainable funding solutions” are needed.

07 Oct 2024

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CCA hits out at delay to hub-and-spoke legislation

The CCA criticises DHSC as it warns legislation to enable hub-and-spoke dispensing will not come into effect in January 2025 as originally proposed.

01 Oct 2024

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BREAKING: Pharmacy First threshold reduced to 20 for October

Threshold cut in light of continuing contractor concerns, says Community Pharmacy England.

30 Sep 2024

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Temporary pharmacy closures adding to ‘deepening crisis’ in sector

Older people and rural communities hit hardest, says Healthwatch England.

26 Sep 2024

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