NHS constitution

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.…

PJ view: An evidence-based approach to policy reform is needed from Streeting

With another NHS reform on the cards from new health secretary Wes Streeting, now is the time for an evidence-based approach to strategic planning to counter ideological policies of the past.…

Pharmacist consultation service risks putting ‘massive pressure’ on urgent care if too few pharmacies sign up

The Community Pharmacist Consultation Service needs at least 4,000 pharmacies to register by its go-live date of 29 October 2019 or referrals will “revert back” to general practice, a senior NHS England official has warned.…