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First year of Pharmacy First – has it been a success?
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First year of Pharmacy First – has it been a success?

It was an initiative launched to drive up services within community pharmacy, but data shows that pharmacists are struggling to meet consultation thresholds, says Adele Curran

Shadow Health Minister raised concerns about the impact of NICs hike on healthcare
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MPs slam government over national insurance hike, warn of impact on pharmacies

NPA estimates that rises in employer National Insurance Contributions and the minimum wage will cost the average pharmacy over £12,000 a year

PDA calls on GP practices to use funding boost to improve job security for pharmacists
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PDA urges GP practices to ensure funding boost supports employed pharmacists

Pharmacists in some GP practices have been unable to secure permanent contracts due to “the temporary nature of existing funding”, says PDA.

National Insurance Contributions rise to 15%: What it means for community pharmacies
Guest Blog

Understanding the changes to National Insurance Contributions

With Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first budget leading to major changes to National Insurance Contributions, Shivam Modi looks at the impact it will have on community pharmacies

How to make your pharmacy travel clinic service a success
Guest Blog

Travel health clinic: A booster for revenue

Pharmacies are unlocking more than half a million pounds in annual revenue stream whilst meeting an unmet patient need by offering travel healthclinic services… By Graham Thoms

Pharmacy First struggles: "I've barely completed 10 cases in a year," says pharmacist
Features

Pharmacy First needs an online booking system, just like COVID and Flu services

The current Pharmacy First model is overly reliant on referrals from GPs, says Waheedat Owodeyi.

The success story of Easter Pharmacy – the winner of Pharmacy Clinical Excellence Award 2024
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Easter Pharmacy’s commandments for success

Pharmacy Business Clinical Excellence Award winner Babatunde Sokoya shares his remarkable journey and how he is delivering 70 Pharmacy First consultations every month…

Asda pharmacy launches UK’s first adult earache service
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Asda pharmacy launches £25 adult earache service

The ear checkup service is now available at all Asda pharmacy locations across England