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This is the latest in our series of CPD modules designed to support pharmacists to manage common conditions and deliver England’s new Pharmacy First service. It will be useful for community pharmacists responding to patients 12 years and over with acute sinusitis.
01 Mar 2024 , 20 Min Module
Important questions remain unanswered concerning authorisation of delegated tasks, says chair Nick Kaye.
01 Mar 2024 , 2 Min Article
Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting MP today spelt out the “ambition for pharmacy” of a future Labour Government at the Sigma conference.
28 Feb 2024 , 3 Min Article
Conference hears that CPE must ensure its board reflects the sector's composition.
27 Feb 2024 , 3 Min Article
As 2024/25 contract negotiations get underway in England, CPE warns it expects to begin a long way apart from DHSC on core funding.
The Pharmacy First service in England allows community pharmacy teams to complete episodes of care for seven common conditions. This toolkit provides an overview of the clinical pathway and PGDs used to deliver consultations for acute sore throat plus essential information on the assessment, diagnosis and management of this common condition.
26 Feb 2024 , 30 Min Module
CPE called for a new contract framework in giving evidence to the Health Select Committee's Pharmacy Inquiry on 19 February.
20 Feb 2024 , 3 Min Article
Codeine linctus is to be reclassified to a prescription-only medicine due to the risk of abuse, dependency and overdose, the MHRA has announced.
20 Feb 2024 , 1 Min Article
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 , 25 Min Module
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 , 1 Min Article
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 , 1 Min Article
Pharmacist received 18 convictions for harassment and other offences
09 Feb 2024 , 1 Min Article
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 , 15 Min Module
The PDA told members to get in touch in confidence after reports some companies threatened to cancel locums’ shifts.
05 Feb 2024 , 4 Min Article
