Read article Numark launch repeat dispensing service May 14, 2010 Numark have launched their ‘Repeat My Medicines’ service, which will enable independent pharmacies to retain existing repeat dispensing business and attract new […]
Read article GP consent required for summary care records The British Medical Association (BMA) and Connecting for Health (CfH) have stated that information about patients can only be uploaded to summary […]
Read article NEW PRESCRIPTION SORTING ARRANGEMENTS COULD INCREASE WORKLOAD BY 24 HOURS PER MONTH May 5, 2010 Community pharmacists are able to expect that new arrangements for sorting prescriptions that have a net ingredient cost of more than £100 […]
Read article PHARMACY AT HEART OF SCOTLAND’S £36M BID TO CUT BINGE DRINKING Pharmacies in Scotland will deliver consultations on the dangers of binge drinking under the local Government’s £36m bid to tackle alcohol misuse. […]
Read article ROLE FOR PHARMACY IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE, WELSH CROSS PARTY GROUP SAYS According to a Welsh cross party group on pharmacy, pharmacists should have a greater role in mental health care in the community […]
Read article Swine Flu Vaccine for Southern Hemisphere Travellers March 23, 2010 The swine flu vaccine is now available for travellers to the southern hemisphere. The Department of Health has made the H1N1 vaccination […]
Read article Tax breaks to reduce PLB fees for pharmacists Following negotiations with HMRC the RPSGB has announced that pharmacists will now be able to save up to £84 per year on […]
Read article Lloyds Pharmacy Opens ‘Pioneering’ Dispensing Unit February 23, 2010 Chemist + Druggist A pioneering outpatient service that brings together community pharmacy and secondary care has been officially opened by England’s chief […]
Read article Society Confident That Profession is Maintaining Skills and Knowledge www.rpsgb.org 23/02/10 80% of registrants achieve “excellent” rating in first six months of CPD call and review. The regulation directorate of the […]