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Disagreement and conflict in teams

This episode of The PJ Pod explores common causes of conflict in the pharmacy workplace and outlines how staff members and managers can avoid or resolve conflict scenarios.…

Published: 20 February 2025

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How an MPharm placement in social care is preparing students for real-world roles

Pharmacist educators in Manchester explain the value brought to students by a residential nursing home placement within the MPharm programme.…

Published: 20 February 2025

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Hitting Pharmacy First thresholds is ‘challenging’, despite concessions, says CPE

Community Pharmacy England subcommittee board papers said monthly Pharmacy First threshold payments were being discussed in the ongoing contract negotiations.…

Published: 19 February 2025

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Allergic rhinitis: diagnosis and treatment

Allergic rhinitis can have a significant impact on quality of life, as well as performance in school and at work. In most cases, symptoms can be treated with a variety of products available from community pharmacies.…

Published: 19 February 2025

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More than half of pharmacy staff struggle with mental health over medicines shortages, reveals survey

Respondents to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Workforce Wellbeing Survey also cited inadequate staffing, lack of work–life balance and increased financial pressures as factors that negatively impact their mental health.…

Published: 18 February 2025

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ICBs may commission community pharmacies to offer diabetic eye screenings from 2026, says NHS England

NHS England has proposed a diabetic eye screening programme that could be commissioned from community health centres, high street opticians and pharmacies to accommodate local community needs.…

Published: 18 February 2025

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More than 90% of pharmacists oppose self-selection of P medicines, says PDA

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association says any potential changes to current regulations “should only be made following full consultation with pharmacists, ensuring decisions align with best practices in medicine safety and patient care”.…

Published: 17 February 2025

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Four in five people want pharmacies to provide treatment for additional conditions

A similar proportion of the YouGov poll respondents also support pharmacy provision of vaccinations beyond COVID-19 and flu.…

Published: 17 February 2025

Opinion

The pharmacy regulator needs to fix its fitness-to-practise delays before asking for more cash

This month, our health policy columnist sets out why the General Pharmaceutical Council’s ‘Oliver Twist’ act over professional fees is out of step.…

Published: 17 February 2025

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Community pharmacies should be contracted to deliver medication reviews, report concludes

Public Policy Projects has said that community pharmacies are well placed to conduct medication reviews to lessen pressures on the NHS and offer patients more convenient access to care through close relationships with local communities.…

Published: 14 February 2025