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From Kavita Gupta, Pharmacy Services Manager for PLUS from GSK and Locum Pharmacist 11/01/2010 According to the latest NHS data, the number of pharmacies in England providing MURs rose to 83 percent between 2008 and 2009. Whilst an improvement over previous years, these figures do not tell the whole story, as the number of pharmacists meeting the government’s target of 400 MURs a year remains suboptimal. With £11,200 of funding available and with clear benefits for patients I believe meeting this quota should be a priority for all pharmacists. From 2010 election candidates to the English Pharmacy Board and Welsh Pharmacy Board 11/01/2010 In response to the article written by Susan Hunneyball titled Planning for the unexpected (C+D, November 18, p22) we were saddened but not surprised to hear of the heavy handed nature of the Society’s actions as a regulator. From Peter Armstrong, Gilbert & Armstrong Pharmacy, Whitwell, Worksop 12/11/2009 Sir,
Yet again we have been bombarded by another salvo of regulations, procedures, standards and guidelines: this time in the name of the “responsible pharmacist”... From Lindsey Gilpin, English Pharmacy Board 12/11/2009 Sir,
I was very pleased to read your article, C+D Senate calls for universal SOP to solve practical challenges of RP as this is also work that the English Pharmacy Board is undertaking... From David Kent MRPharmS, chief executive, Camden & Islington LPC 24/09/2009 Sir,
The C+D report on the 2009-10 funding agreement falls into the trap of not explaining the full picture. While there may be an average increase in remuneration of £8,700, it is most... From Jane Lumb, training manager, Numark 15/09/2009 Sir, As we approach the start of the new academic year, the competition is growing to sign up the best pre-registration students. But how many students will look to independent pharmacy – and how many independents have even considered taking on a pre-reg? From Chris Howland-Harris, Ashgrove Pharmacy, Bristol 20/08/2009 Sir, From Mike Morris, medical affairs manager, Johnson and Johnson 10/07/2009 Our Medical Information departments receive frequent enquiries from pharmacists relating to the differences in recommended storage conditions between Daktacort Cream (POM) and Daktacort Hydrocortisone Cream (P). From Graham Phillips, Manor Pharmacy Group, Herts 07/07/2009 It was April 2008. Cat M price reductions were already biting, causing me to struggle with cashflow and I was forced to negotiate an overdraft the size of which I had never dreamed of previously. From John Turk, NPA chief executive 02/07/2009 Sir, Mr Fisher seems to feel NPA members’ views of the reasons for stock shortages are “imaginary”. Let me be very clear. The view I expressed was a reflection of the growing frustration our members feel about their ability to provide a responsive service for patients. From David Fisher, commercial director, ABPI 02/07/2009 Sir, From Steve Churton, RPSGB president 23/04/2009 Sir,
Over the past few weeks, since the sentencing of pharmacist Elizabeth Lee was made public, there has been a large amount of comment from concerned members of the profession, roundly condemning Ms Lee’s sentence and the impact it has on pharmacy. I, too, share your concerns... From: Rajiv Shah MRPharmS, project development manager, Sigma Pharmaceuticals 23/04/2009
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It is extremely sad to see what has happened to Mrs Lee. I, as a newly qualified locum, have worked in many stores for nine to 10 hours with no dispensary staff and no breaks. The Society has to... From Mandeep Mudhar MRPharmS,locum pharmacist, Midlands 23/04/2009 Sir,
As a practising pharmacist who understands the pressures that we face in front-line pharmacy, I would like to give my full support to Mrs Lee. I also believe that dispensing errors should be decriminalised... From Graham Phillips, Manor Pharmacy, Herts 09/04/2009 Sir,
Congratulations to C+D for successfully campaigning on behalf of your readers and achieving the seemingly impossible – some recognition from Dawn Primarolo of our plight... From Frances Rowlands, Lloydspharmacy, Staffs 09/04/2009 Sir,
It was a bit of an epiphany reading Locum at Large. I passed it round my staff and we all agreed it could have been written about our shop... From Mike Hewitson, Beaminster Pharmacy, Dorset 12/03/2009 Sir,
I think we’re in so much of a hurry to lose our ‘pill counter’ image that we are rushing too fast down the clinical route, thinking that it will lead to more... From Uma Patel, Dunns Chemist Cranford 12/03/2009 Sir,
‘World class commissioning’ – what a pompous title. Since no other country in the world has adopted the NHS model of healthcare... From Malcolm Gardiner MRPharmS Kyle, Ross-shire 12/03/2009 Sir,
The problems regarding category M pricing for generics rumbles on, and will continue to do so, until somebody puts some reality into the way pharmacists are reimbursed for generics... From Stuart Chisnall, marketing manager, Phadia Ltd 12/03/2009 Sir,
I refer to your recent article ‘TV show under fire for intolerance tests advice’ (C+D, February 21, p8). I am writing on behalf of... From John D'Arcy, interim md, Numark 10/03/2009 Sir,
If Dawn Primarolo was not aware of the problems pharmacy was having with category M, she is now. The dossier that C+D has sent in makes clear that large numbers of contractors are facing real difficulties as a result of the Category M arrangements... From Mike Smith, chairman, UniChem 26/02/2009 Sir,
I wholeheartedly support the C+D campaign on category M. It comes as no surprise to me that Dawn Primarolo made the recent statement in the Commons debate... From: Jerry Cottrell, director of clinical affairs, Johnson&Johnson 26/02/2009 Sir,
In his letter (C+D, February 7, p14) commenting on the article on the future of P medicines (C+D, December 13, 2008, p10), Malcolm Gardiner’s contention... From Eoghan O’Brien, Bannside Pharmacy, Portglenone 12/02/2009 Sir,
I am very much in favour of reforms in the sales of OTC codeine-containing drugs. I am even in favour of making them POM... From Chris Howland-Harris, Ashgrove Pharmacy, Bristol 12/02/2009 Sir,
I read the article in C+D (January 31, p7) about Pfizer’s auditors looking at pharmacies with high orders for Pfizer stock, and wanted to make a comment about how this seems to be done without thought or discretion... From Kieran Eason, manager, Easons Pharmacy, Wilnecote, Staffs 12/02/2009 Sir,
I was wondering if any of your readers have had a similar problem to myself, whereby the PPA incorrectly scanned exempt scripts as chargeable... P medicines situation is bad for business and patients 05/02/2009 Sir,
I was reading the article about the future of P medicines in your December 13, 2008, issue. I have been a proprietor of community pharmacies since 1972, and finally sold... From Peter McAuley MRPharmS, Swindon 03/02/2009
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From Bob Dunkley MRPharmS, Leeds 03/02/2009 Sir, From Graham Phillips, Manor Pharmacy Group, Hertfordshire 03/02/2009 Sir, I have seen my gross profit margin, which initially improved with the introduction of the new pharmacy contract, collapse following government imposed changes during 2007... From Mike Hewitson, Beaminster Pharmacy, Dorset 30/01/2009 Sir,
Where does pharmacy’s future lie?
I think we’re in so much of a hurry to lose our ‘pill counter’ image that we are rushing too fast down the clinical route, thinking that it will lead to more kudos and respect. In my opinion... From Ashwin Tanna FRPharmS, Sydenham, London 15/01/2009 Sir,
Does the Prospectus convince pharmacists that the Society is now prepared to listen to its members? Does the Prospectus convince pharmacists that a new professional body will have learnt from the mistakes of the current one? From John D Anderson MRPharmS, Doddinghurst, Essex 15/01/2009
On behalf of Crisis I would like to express our appreciation and thanks to all those pharmacists who gave up some of their time this Christmas to volunteer for Crisis Christmas 2008.
From Harry White MRPharmS, Atherton, Manchester 08/01/2009 Sir,
Yes my friends, the end is near as I hang up my white coat – not that I’ve worn one for several years as I am in the smart tie and shirt brigade. But before I shuffle off, I’d like to make a few observations... From Tajinder Singh MRPharmS, Totley Pharmacy, Sheffield 08/01/2009
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I hardly need to repeat all the problems that many contractors are having with the Prescription Pricing Division (PPD) – suffice to say I am extremely frustrated and have zero confidence – but I have a new issue to add... Time for PPD and PSNC to come clean 08/01/2009 Sir,
Further to the debate and articles in C+D about the PPD’s new business processes, I’d like to add we have been monitoring our account since we were switched to the new scanning pricing process... From Leslie Cope MRPharmS, Walsall 08/01/2009 Sir,
As I read it (The New Professional Body for Pharmacy – The Prospectus, p21): “If you are not a practising pharmacist... it will not be legally permissible to call yourself a ‘pharmacist’.” From Mark Walker, MRPharmS, Oxford 19/12/2008
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