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Exclusive: NHS reforms’ impact on sector is still ‘unclear’, say C+D Senators
It is "not clear" whether Andrew Lansley's NHS shake-up will be good for pharmacy, despite progress in shaping the government plans, PSNC chief executive and C+D Senator Sue Sharpe has warned.
Pharmacy leaders back PSNC's calls for pricing system reform
Pharmacy leaders have backed PSNC proposals to develop a new prescription pricing system, but warned the development process must not be subjected to the same delays as other pharmacy IT projects.
Sainsbury’s plans to roll out vending machines
Sainsbury's plans to roll out its pharmacy vending machines following high uptake of the service since it launched a pilot in two stores in August 2010.
Doctors should contact pharmacists about specials, NPC advises
The National Prescribing Centre (NPC) has published new advice on prescribing specials, encouraging contact between pharmacists and doctors on the topic.
What the papers say: statins reduce risk of second stroke
Taking statins can cut the risk of young adults having a second stroke by 77 per cent, the Telegraph reports.
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Following the NHS Future Forum's comments regarding patient ownership, Dr Livingstone gives his views on the subject and says the buck stops with doctors
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The NHS reforms are no stranger to controversy and recent changes suggested by the NHS Future Forum have once again made government plans a hot topic. C+D's Emma Weinbren puts reader questions to the Senators
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Prescription costs, sexual health and tinea incognito
CPD Editor Chris Chapman's clinical blog looks at an analysis of how prescriptions have changed in the past 10 years and the latest CPD articles on sexual health and ENT
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