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Third of public still ‘unaware’ of Pharmacy First service

Third of public still ‘unaware’ of Pharmacy First service

More than a third of the public are still “unaware” of the Pharmacy First service launched across England in January, the NPA has revealed.

Pharmacies losing £115m a year over ‘informal’ GP referrals

Pharmacies losing £115m a year over ‘informal’ GP referrals

The pharmacy network has lost more than £115-million-worth of potential Pharmacy First funding this year due to “informal referrals” by GPs and NHS 111, a new audit by the negotiator has revealed.

Devon pharmacy pilot launched to reduce opioid drug-related deaths

Devon pharmacy pilot launched to reduce opioid drug-related deaths

Pharmacies in Devon are taking part in a new pilot service that aims to reduce the number of drug-related deaths in the county and trains staff to recognise and respond to the “symptoms of opioid overdose”.

Pharmacy First negotiations ‘were just horrendous’, says CPE

Pharmacy First negotiations ‘were just horrendous’, says CPE

Community Pharmacy England (CPE) has revealed that negotiations around the Pharmacy First service were “horrendous”, as core contract negotiations that were originally set to conclude in March continue.

NHSE: ‘We need to respect’ GPs refusing to let pharmacies update records

NHSE: ‘We need to respect’ GPs refusing to let pharmacies update records

NHS England (NHSE) officials have said they will “respect” GP practices that have switched off Pharmacy First “update record” IT functionality, despite Community Pharmacy England (CPE) calling for commissioners to “push, push, push” surgeries to “play ball”.

NHS consultation ideas: ‘National’ pharmacy, NHS bulk-buying and 111 pharmacists

NHS consultation ideas: ‘National’ pharmacy, NHS bulk-buying and 111 pharmacists

Just days after the government issued a “rallying cry” for ideas to save the NHS, it has been flooded with proposals for the pharmacy sector…

Pharmacists urged to ‘submit ideas’ for 10-year plan to ‘fix NHS’

Pharmacists urged to ‘submit ideas’ for 10-year plan to ‘fix NHS’

The government has launched a months-long consultation asking the “entire nation” to help shape plans to “overhaul” the NHS.

NHSE ‘planning implementation’ of pharmacy technician PGD use at ‘national level’

NHSE ‘planning implementation’ of pharmacy technician PGD use at ‘national level’

NHS England’s (NHSE) chief pharmacist has revealed that he was “really delighted” to see the government legislation allowing pharmacy technicians to supply drugs under PGDs.

UPDATED: Pharmacy First thresholds slashed until March

UPDATED: Pharmacy First thresholds slashed until March

The minimum number of Pharmacy First consultations pharmacies must complete to qualify for a monthly payment has been reduced until March next year, NHS England has revealed.

NHSE reveals details of community pharmacy tech apprenticeship – but act fast  ​

NHSE reveals details of community pharmacy tech apprenticeship – but act fast ​

Over the two-year period, successful applicants will receive a total of £30,106 from NHSE to help pay for this apprenticeship, sites have until Sunday October 13, to apply for funding...