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Labour win sparks optimism but pharmacy talks not expected for weeks

As Labour celebrates a return to power, pharmacy waits for 2024-25 community pharmacy contractual framework talks to resume.

05 Jul 2024 , 4 Min Article

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RPS: ‘Hundreds’ of pharmacies already allowing P medicine self-selection

RPS says it wanted to learn more about 'disappointing' GPhC decision

21 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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PDA election manifesto calls for new cohort of MPs to 'embrace pharmacy'

The PDA emphasises the need for a sustainable NHS, investment in the workforce, and integration across the system.

18 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Labour to introduce community pharmacy prescribing service if elected

Party manifesto confirms Streeting's pledge to overhaul primary care provision.

17 Jun 2024 , 2 Min Article

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RPS to consider changing its policy on self-selection of P meds

EXCLUSIVE. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is considering whether to drop its longstanding opposition to the self-selection of Pharmacy-only medicines as Boots pilot continues.

17 Jun 2024 , 5 Min Article

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Pharmacy technicians can supply medicines under PGDs from June 26

No immediate change in service provision expected until directions and specifications are agreed, says CPE.

07 Jun 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacy bodies urge parties to adopt manifesto ahead of general election

The manifesto, launched by CPE, NPA, CCA and RPS, calls for “a long-term sustainable funding solution”.

06 Jun 2024 , 3 Min Article

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BREAKING: CPCF must be ‘completely overhauled’, says HSCC report

The Health and Social Care Committee said that pharmacy's funding crisis, workforce problems and medicines shortages must be addressed.

29 May 2024 , 5 Min Article

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RPS publishes manifesto to influence MPs ahead of general election

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has published seven issues which it said pharmacy teams should canvass their local MPs on.

28 May 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Northern Ireland pharmacies to go paperless by 2030

Department sets ambitious roadmap for community pharmacy including paperless transition.

08 May 2024 , 3 Min Article

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‘Tax on the vulnerable’: Prescription charge to rise to £9.90 from May

RPS and CPE blast the Government's decision to implement the 25p increase.

04 Apr 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Scottish patients worse off for axing prescription charges, Leadsom suggests

Leadsom refers to Scottish health outcomes and says she is 'glad' England kept charges

14 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Manifesto launched by pharmacy bodies ahead of next election

CPE, CCA, NPA and RPS set out six-point manifesto to help sector engage with political parties and candidates in the run-up to the next general election.

05 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article