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GP collective action has led to fall in Pharmacy First referrals, according to CPE poll results

Just under half of respondents to the survey of pharmacy owners said it was taking longer to issue repeat prescriptions since the collective action started in August 2024.…

Published: 24 September 2024

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Director for RPS Scotland wins FIP Congress oral presentation prize

Laura Wilson said she hopes her presentation helped to encourage pharmacists “from across the world to consider how hospital clinical pharmacy services can be transformed to enhance patient care”.…

Published: 16 September 2024

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Pharmacies warned to be prepared to support people being released early from prison

NHS England has written to community pharmacy leads and GPs to request that they prepare to support people being released early from prison in September and October 2024.…

Published: 5 September 2024

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Pharmacies have missed out on almost £10m in funding having not met Pharmacy First thresholds

Exclusive: Data analysis by The Pharmaceutical Journal has revealed that 9,600 pharmacies in England missed the Pharmacy First consultation threshold between February 2024 and May 2024.…

Published: 2 September 2024

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One-third of pharmacies forced to cut advanced services owing to financial pressures

The majority (81%) of pharmacy owners responding to Community Pharmacy England's poll also said they have had to stop offering extended opening hours.…

Published: 5 August 2024

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Changes in migraine treatment: how new classes of drugs can provide additional options for patients and prescribers

This episode of The PJ Pod looks at recent changes to National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidance on the treatment of acute and chronic migraine and what pharmacists should expect from the new class of gepant drugs.…

Published: 2 August 2024

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State of pharmacy: what’s in store for the profession under Labour?

Labour’s plans for pharmacy have only been roughly sketched out, but the party’s track record — alongside demands from the sector — can provide some insight into how the planned NHS reform may affect pharmacy.…

Published: 18 July 2024

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Pharmacies being ‘unreasonably penalised’ for not meeting Pharmacy First thresholds, says Community Pharmacy England

The monthly minimum threshold pharmacies must meet to receive the fixed £1,000 monthly payment is set to increase to 30 consultations by October 2024.…

Published: 4 July 2024

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GP Connect rolled out to ‘most pharmacies’ in England, says CPE

The GP Connect Update Record allows community pharmacies to securely update a patient’s GP record following a consultation.…

Published: 1 July 2024

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Conservative Party pledges to expand Pharmacy First funding to £250m a year

The Conservatives say they would expand the areas offered under Pharmacy First to include menopause support, contraception and treatment for chest infection.…

Published: 12 June 2024