PSNC

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Concession prices agreed for sertraline

Sertraline has been added to the list of price concessions for April in PSNC’s fourth update for the month.

27 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Hancock urged to remove script charges 'to save lives'

The health sectretary has been urged to scrap prescription charges temporarily to help reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission.

27 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Better access to Covid testing for pharmacy staff

Community pharmacy workers and their family members will be able to book Covid-19 tests through a new online portal.

20 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Interview: PSNC 'shares contractor frustrations' says Dukes

In a pharmacy trade press exclusive, PSNC chief Simon Dukes has spoken of his frustration with NHS England.

15 Apr 2020 , 2 Min Article

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NHSE and PSNC agree funding for Easter opening

Pharmacies opening on Easter bank holidays will receive £750 for a three hour session 

09 Apr 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacists' anger at sertraline price hike

Pharmacists outraged as the price of sertraline rockets past the £13 mark before falling again. “It’s a scandal,” says one.

02 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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Scrap the prescription charge during pandemic, Government urged

Pharmacy bodies are urging the Government to scrap all prescription charges in England for the duration of the Covid-19 pandemic.

01 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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£300m Covid-19 downpayment for pharmacies 'not new money'

The Government has signed off on £300 million in advance funding for community pharmacies in England over the next two months.

31 Mar 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Cash injection, emergency supply on PSNC's action list

An emergency cash injection and an NHS emergency supply service are two items in PSNC’s ‘negotiations action list’.

30 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 2 Min Article

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