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Pharmacies save 1,700 GP appointments through NHS-funded walk-in consultation service

Paul McGorry, chief executive of Humber Local Pharmaceutical Committee, said that 60% of patients who used the 'Walk-in consultation service' in Humber and North Yorkshire would otherwise have gone to a GP.…

Published: 24 January 2023

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LloydsPharmacy announces withdrawal from more than 200 Sainsbury’s supermarkets

After undertaking a review of its operations “in response to changing market conditions”, the pharmacy multiple said it would withdraw pharmacy services from all Sainsbury's stores over the course of 2023.…

Published: 19 January 2023

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Local NHS leaders invited to bid for additional funding to run pharmacist prescribing pilots

Exclusive: Additional funding will be available through the Pharmacy Integration Fund to support the pilots, said NHS England.…

Published: 19 January 2023

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Nearly three-quarters of pharmacy staff considered leaving profession in the past year, finds RPS survey

The proportion of pharmacy staff who have thought about leaving their role or the profession has significantly increased over the past year, from 32% in 2021 to 73% in 2022.…

Published: 12 January 2023

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Pharmacy teams could visit community and faith groups to cut health inequalities, says Royal Pharmaceutical Society

A position paper published by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society suggests how organisations can work together to address health inequalities.…

Published: 11 January 2023

Opinion

Potential of pharmacists in general practice to improve care is being squandered

The value of pharmacy expertise is only slowly being recognised by general practice teams, and incoming primary care network pharmacists should be aware they will face major challenges.…

Published: 11 January 2023

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When will England get a ‘Pharmacy First’ service?

Even though details are yet to be announced, a national minor ailments scheme may be on the cards for England. Here is a summary of what we know so far.…

Published: 10 January 2023

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Pharmacy bodies write to government over ‘lack of engagement’ with sector in long-term workforce plan

Leadership bodies have written to health minister Will Quince to ask for reassurance that "the entire pharmacy workforce" will be included in the government's NHS workforce plan.…

Published: 10 January 2023

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Community pharmacies lose £1.6bn in eight years owing to inflation, government figures show

Health minister Will Quince has published figures showing a cumulative loss of £1.6bn for community pharmacies since 2015/2016.…

Published: 9 January 2023

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First electronic prescriptions in Wales to be sent from GPs to pharmacies by autumn 2023

Eluned Morgan, minister for health and social services, said that NHS Wales was working with community pharmacy IT system providers to encourage them to minimise the use of paper.…

Published: 9 January 2023