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NHS England to commission Midlands pharmacies to offer RSV and pertussis vaccines from May
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Midlands pharmacies to offer RSV and pertussis vaccinations under new NHS enhanced service

Community pharmacies providing the service will receive an IoS fee of £9.58 per administered RSV or pertussis vaccine.

Fourth Shift: Investment in Innovative Medicines Crucial for NHS 10-Year Plan Success
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ABPI wants to see a ‘fourth shift’ in NHS 10-Year Health Plan

Investing in medicines and vaccines could revolutionise healthcare and help the government deliver the economic growth, says ABPI

Malcolm Harrison explains how issues with medicine shortages are having a detrimental impact on patient care
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Medicine shortages: Time for drug tariff reform

In an interview with Pharmacy Business, Malcolm Harrison explains how issues with medicine shortages are having a detrimental impact on patient care...

Wolverhampton pharmacist Sundip Gill convicted for Covid-19 grant fraud
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Wolverhampton pharmacist sentenced for Covid-19 grant fraud

The Pharmacist submitted eight grant applications containing “fake quotations” to the Relight Programme, seeking a total of £40,000 in funding.

Michelle Riddalls discusses the future of self-care and OTC medicines at a healthcare conference

“Emphasis on self-care and OTC medicines could save the NHS billions”

With the government’s recent announcement that more medicines could be reclassified for over-the-counter (OTC) use, PAGB’s Michelle Riddalls says the move could take pressure away from GPs and other NHS services.

Cat Smith MP Leads Call for Urgent Action
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Urgent review into medicine shortages needed, ministers tell Streeting

A letter supported by 45 MPs has been sent to the health minister as pharmacists continue to struggle to source some medications.

Harness community pharmacies to boost vaccine uptake
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Harness community pharmacies to boost vaccine uptake - PVDG

Policymakers urged to commission pharmacies to administer all vaccines available to older adults and to expand pilots and early adopters.

GPhC Updates Pharmacy Education Guidance to Promote Sustainability
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GPhC updates education guidance to foster ‘greener’ thinking among pharmacists

With this revised guidance, the GPhC aims to ensure future pharmacists understand environmental factors affecting pharmacy and patient care and make a positive impact.