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CPE: There must be ‘sufficient’ services and ‘capability’ in commissioning to get best from IPs

“We must think about how we improve the use of independent prescriber skills,” CPE chief executive Janet Morrison said.

07 Oct 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacy minister strikes upbeat note for future funding talks in England

Pharmacy minister Stephen Kinnock has reassured community pharmacy that “sustainable funding solutions” are needed.

07 Oct 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Pharmacy minister strikes upbeat note for future funding talks in England

Pharmacy minister Stephen Kinnock has reassured community pharmacy that “sustainable funding solutions” are needed.

07 Oct 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Charity warns of ‘growing severity’ of pharmacists’ mental health issues

Pharmacists faced with increased expectations on the job, says Pharmacist Support chief executive.

07 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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NHS survey reveals 16% rise in ‘long standing’ community pharmacist vacancies

Number of pharmacist vacancies rises to 3,950 in England according to latest annual survey

04 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Follow Scotland’s lead and support England’s pharmacies, Numark chair urges Labour

Numark chairman Harry McQuillan paid tribute to the Scottish government after it increased pharmacies' global sum.

03 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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NPA chief: Reverse cuts to pharmacy smoking services to ‘turbo-charge’ falling rates

National Pharmacy Association chief executive Paul Rees called for a nationally commissioned walk-in smoking cessation pharmacy service.

03 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Boots pharmacists to get a 4pc pay rise following PDA agreement

Boots and the PDA Union make a raft of pay announcements effective from November.

03 Oct 2024 , 2 Min Article

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GPhC receives 24 whistleblowing disclosures from pharmacy employees

General Pharmaceutical Council publishes annual whistleblowing report.

03 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Boots branch dispenses 100,000th EPS item in Wales

Digital health body in Wales welcomes EPS milestone.

02 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Revealed: How much has NHSE spent on Pharmacy First advertising?

Exclusive: Pharmacy First ad spend amounts to 11% of winter awareness campaign budget.

01 Oct 2024 , 3 Min Article

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NHSE is ‘investing to significantly improve’ Pharmacy First roll-out, says ChPO

David Webb said NHSE is working with pharmacy and GP IT suppliers so pharmacists can update patients' records after a Pharmacy First consultation.

01 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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CPE promises ‘permanent changes’ to its voting committee as multiples downsize

CPE indicates large multiples may have fewer committee seats in future.

01 Oct 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Scottish pharmacies get £13m funding boost in ‘long-awaited’ deal

Drug Tariff funding to rise by £10m as part of delayed funding settlement.

30 Sep 2024 , 2 Min Article

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PDA seeks union recognition to represent 200 Superdrug pharmacists

Talks have been ongoing for several months, union tells P3pharmacy.

30 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Starmer’s speech lacked details on NHS vision and pharmacies, says Numark chief

Numark chairman Harry McQuillan criticised the prime minister for failing to reveal the role he sees pharmacies playing.

26 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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