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The Pharmacy First service became available from community pharmacies in England from January 31, 2024. It allows pharmacy teams to complete episodes of care including provision of advice and NHS funded treatment where appropriate for seven common conditions. Use this toolkit as your indispensable service implementation guide. Compiled by Patrick Grice.
17 Feb 2024
The progress made in the 12 months since launch, when considered against a 10-year timeline, is significant and should be celebrated, RPS says.
13 Feb 2024
CMA lifts order that barred the two companies from taking steps towards integration
The Department of Health and Social Care said Oxcarbazepine 150mg tablets (Viatris) are out of stock until late next month.
12 Feb 2024
Pharmacist received 18 convictions for harassment and other offences
09 Feb 2024
Enimed bought rival pharmacy chain Medipharmacy after it fell into administration owing creditors over £23 million.
There is recognition that community pharmacy teams have a key role to play in antimicrobial stewardship. Pharmacy First and similar schemes are intended to enable more completed episodes of care in pharmacies for specific common conditions, some of which will involve treatment decisions about antibiotics.
06 Feb 2024
The PDA told members to get in touch in confidence after reports some companies threatened to cancel locums’ shifts.
05 Feb 2024
This CPD module is the latest in our series designed to support pharmacists in delivering the Pharmacy First service in England. It covers the clinical management of acute sore throat.
02 Feb 2024
Health leaders welcome the launch today of the landmark service in England.
31 Jan 2024
Minister hails 'significant progress' as 530,010 consultations notched up across all CCPS services in the first year following its launch, up from 412,784 in 2021-22
30 Jan 2024
Dispenser told to carry out unpaid work after pleading guilty to theft from employer
Digital healthcare platform Healthera and Uber Direct have announced a partnership to enable the express delivery of prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines
Scores of creditors named in liquidation proceedings as the multiple winds down completely.
29 Jan 2024
Systemic fluoroquinolones must now only be prescribed when other commonly recommended antibiotics are inappropriate, the MHRA advises after safety review
23 Jan 2024
Survey shows 84 per cent say that Pharmacy First could improve patient care, but 87 per cent feel that if service s not introduced or resourced properly, it could damage fragile workforce situation.
