COVID-19

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Examined: Covid-19 pharmacy funding across the UK

The UK's four nations have responded differently to pharmacy's cashflow challenge. 

02 Apr 2020

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Cost worries mount as Easter opening confirmed

Some community pharmacies must open on Good Friday and Easter Monday, NHS England & Improvement confirmed last night.

02 Apr 2020

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Asthma UK clarifies who is at high risk from Covid-19

Preventer inhaler plus preventer oral medication plus continuous oral steriods equals high risk.

01 Apr 2020

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New Covid-19 guidance for PTs rejoining the register

APTUK has issued new guidance for pharmacy technicians returning to their roles during the Covid-19 pandemic.

01 Apr 2020

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Exclusive: 77% of pharmacists report rise in abusive behaviour

A new survey reveals the extent of the worrying trend of abuse towards pharmacy teams.

30 Mar 2020

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Coronavirus testing scheme open to pharmacy staff

Test will be free and available from drive-through locations.

30 Mar 2020

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RPS cancels board elections due to pandemic

The RPS Assembly has said it is cancelling this year's national pharmacy board elections because of Covid-19.

27 Mar 2020

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Over 3k former pharmacists rejoin the register

The GPhC gives ‘temporary registration’ to 3,332 former pharmacists during the Covid-19 pandemic.

27 Mar 2020

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COVID-19: CPPE launches return to practice course

CPPE launches a new e-course to help pharmacy professionals returning to practice in response to Covid-19.

27 Mar 2020

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PSNC: Pharmacies on a 'cash flow cliff edge'

The PSNC has said it is pushing for an urgent cash injection from the government before the weekend.

26 Mar 2020

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