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NHSE to fund 530 community pharmacy technician apprenticeships
NHSE chief pharmacist David Webb has announced a big boost to funded training places for pharmacy technicians in community pharmacies at the APTUK annual conference.
NPA to deliver #saveourpharmacies petition to new PM Keir Starmer
The pharmacy body will deliver its 300,000-signature-strong petition to the Prime Minister and health Secretary on of the second “day of action” next month.
Pathfinder pharmacies set to start generating electronic NHS prescriptions
Newly procured electronic prescription technology will allow hundreds of community pharmacies to generate NHS prescriptions and “start delivering” new clinical services, NHS England (NHSE) has revealed).
Revealed: NHS to claw back over a million in Pharmacy First cash
Pharmacy First funding is set to be “recovered” from over 500 pharmacy contractors who did not meet consultation thresholds, NHS data has revealed.
‘Deep distress’: Almost two-thirds of pharmacies losing money warns CPE
Some 65% of pharmacies are operating at a loss, while one in six may close “within the next year”, survey data from the pharmacy negotiator has revealed.
‘Fast-growing’ online pharmacy secures funding to expand weight loss service
A family-owned online pharmacy has received a cash injection to support its growth in the “weight loss, hair loss and erectile dysfunction private prescription markets”, investors have revealed.
Pharmacy numbers to drop below 10,000 for the first time in 20 years
The NPA has said the number of pharmacies in England could fall below 10,000 for the first time since 2005 by the end of the month, and has urged the new government to urgently reverse cuts to community pharmacy.
NI Pharmacists consulted over industrial action - and 90% are for it
A recent consultation from PDA members found “90% were prepared to take industrial action” over inconsistent pay awards by GPs to practice based pharmacists.
CPE suggests ‘wide range of further services’ in Lord Darzi submission
Some 13 new or expanded pharmacy services and eight new Pharmacy First conditions could 'relieve pressure on frontline', the CPE has told the government's NHS review.
NPA petition tops 300k signatures ahead of second protest day
The pharmacy body’s #saveourpharmacies petition has garnered over 300,000 ahead of the second “day of action” next month.
‘Fast-growing’ pharmacy chain looks to ‘buy smart’ amid funding crunch
A “fast-growing” South West London chain told C+D that it wouldn’t take on a pharmacy outside its area even “for free”, while it uses its hub to create capacity and to bolster patient safety and staff wellbeing.
NHSE fully funds 80 accuracy checking pharmacy technician training places
Applications are “now open” for pharmacy technicians hoping to scoop up the first ten out of 80 new funded training placements, the negotiator has announced.
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