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Pharmacies unable to dispense prescription due to supply shortages
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Medicine shortages: Pharmacies unable to dispense a prescription at least once a day

Many pharmacies surveyed said that they were unable to provide a prescription despite having a safe alternative in stock

Celebrating Waheedat Owodeyi’s inspiring journey
Features

Empowering female pharmacists

Lack of confidence, imposter syndrome, and challenges in balancing work and family life, often prevent women from taking on leadership roles, says superintendent pharmacist Waheedat Owodeyi

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.

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

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

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

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