Community pharmacy independent prescribing programme delayed further Exclusive: A spokesperson for NHS England has said integrated care boards are still progressing on “standing up” the Independent Prescribing Pathfinder programme.…
Pharmacy negotiator warns chancellor of effect of National Living Wage on community pharmacies Jeremy Hunt announced in the autumn statement that the National Living Wage would increase from £10.42 to £11.44 per hour from April 2024.…
Putting Pharmacy First: a welcome change of policy Pharmacy First requires careful implementation but provides an opportunity, says The Pharmaceutical Journal’s health policy columnist.…
Principles of effective history taking when prescribing An accurate patient history provides a foundation for assessing the best options for patients and preventing errors. This article outlines principles and approaches that can help prescribers to gather information effectively.…
Pharmacies offering contraception service must opt in to initiate patients on the pill by February 2024 Pharmacies offering the NHS contraception service must begin providing tiers 1 and 2 of the service by February 2024.…
PJ view: The success of Pharmacy First is in the government’s hands Now that a launch date has been set for Pharmacy First in England, the government must deploy clear communication to patients about the service in order for it to reach its full potential.…
Pharmacists provide antibiotics only where clinically appropriate, minor ailments scheme data show Data from community pharmacies in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board area have shown 71% of women with a UTI and 55% of patients with a sore throat received antibiotics from the pharmacy.…
Scottish government to publish review of automated technology in community pharmacies The technology being trialled includes robotic process automation, automated medicine storage systems, barcode scanners and prescription collection kiosks.…
Community pharmacy network could cease to exist without funding overhaul, MPs warned Pharmacy representatives have warned a government inquiry into pharmacy that a lack of core funding will slowly erode community pharmacy businesses.…
Digital therapeutics: integration in practice Digital therapeutics utilise technology to broaden treatment options available to patients for improved management of medical conditions.…