Full health record access for pharmacists ‘would reduce palliative care delays’ RPS Scotland says lack of records access for community pharmacists delays care and risks patient safety.…
Expand pharmacy services to ease out-of-hours burden, profession’s leaders urge Roles for pharmacists in general practice, NHS 24, out-of-hours services and A&E, say Scottish pharmacy bodies.…
Finalists of ‘I Love My Pharmacist’ competition announced The 18 regional finalists in this year’s competition have been announced, as public voting gets under way.…
Bind together contracts of community pharmacies and general practices, proposals urge Pharmacy and primary care bodies say joint financial incentives would increase collaboration between community pharmacists and GPs.…
National common ailment scheme for Wales could save the NHS £43m It would cost £11m to roll out a common ailment scheme nationally across Wales, according to an evaluation of a pilot scheme, but doing so could save £43m in terms of reduced GP appointments.…
RPS to press ministers over “deeply frustrating” breakdown of minor ailment service talks Society “disappointed” over failure of negotiations to introduce national scheme.…
Call for national scheme for pharmacies to supply emergency medicines A national service that reimburses pharmacists for providing emergency supplies of prescription medicines would boost patient care, research suggests.…
Pharmacy sector in England welcomes national flu vaccination service Community pharmacists in England have welcomed the announcement that they will be able to offer NHS flu vaccinations this winter under new funding arrangements announced by the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee.…
Calls to accelerate uptake of Healthy Living Pharmacy status Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s England board wants faster adoption to boost pharmacy’s public health contribution, but warns that commissioning barriers must be removed first.…
Flu vaccination service included in English community pharmacy contract A national influenza vaccination service delivered through pharmacies in England has been agreed between the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee and the NHS.…