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Coronavirus: 2019-20 outbreak

The latest news and information about the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic as it relates to community pharmacy.

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Their accessibility means pharmacies are the best place for antibody testing, Ms Hannbeck argues
AIMp calls for COVID-19 antibody testing to be done in pharmacies
COVID-19 antibody testing should be a funded service in community pharmacies, carried out by “trusted and accessible” pharmacy teams, AIMp chief...
14/05/2020 28 News
DH, PHE, and NHSE&I: "Concerns about COVID-19 may increase demand for flu vaccination"
Pharmacies urged to ensure flu jab stock can meet COVID-induced demand
Community pharmacies have been asked to ensure they have enough stock of the recommended adult flu vaccines for the 2020/21 season, as demand is...
14/05/2020 22 News
What is the difference between vulnerable and shielding patients?
Dr Toni Hazell reveals what advice community pharmacists can give vulnerable patients who are not on the shielded list, such as those aged over 70
14/05/2020 0 CPD
Pharmacies in Wales, Northern Ireland and England are covered by the indemnity agreed in the Coronavirus Act 2020
Scottish contractors not covered by COVID-19 indemnity
A state-backed indemnity scheme covering NHS activities carried out as part of the response to the pandemic does not extend to pharmacies in Scotland.
13/05/2020 2 News
In the letter, Ms Kaur Gill said pharmacy teams are “an essential part of the NHS family”
COVID-19: Birmingham MP pays tribute to 'selfless' community pharmacy
A Birmingham MP has written a letter to community pharmacies in her constituency thanking them for their “exemplary work” during the COVID-19...
13/05/2020 1 News
‘The shocking impact of COVID-19 on my pharmacy degree’
Pharmacy summer placements have been cancelled following the COVID-19 outbreak, but there are some silver linings to the downtime, student Chau...
13/05/2020 13 Views
The government is encouraging people to make their own face masks
DH: Public should wear face coverings in pharmacies
The government has advised members of the public to wear a face covering in “enclosed public spaces”, including pharmacies.
12/05/2020 14 News
What impact will easing lockdown restrictions have on pharmacy?
Is now the best time to be easing lockdown measures, ponders NPA chair Andrew Lane
12/05/2020 8 Views
‘The government is facing a legal challenge over PPE supply’
Solicitors acting on behalf of healthcare professionals argue the government may be legally failing in its duty to protect health workers, says David...
12/05/2020 0 Views
DH: Prescribing powers could be extended for pharmacists in NI but there are "no plans [to do so] at this stage"
COVID-19 act could let all pharmacists in NI temporarily prescribe
Community pharmacists in Northern Ireland could be given prescribing powers under the Coronavirus Act 2020, it has been announced.
11/05/2020 0 News

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