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The GPhC policy and standards team has shared key information and tips for C+D readers preparing for Revalidation in 2025... what to include - and what to avoid!
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has reversed its previous multi-million-pound annual loss, thanks to surging insurance revenue and a “revised investment strategy”. Kate Bowie joined C+D as a ...
The government has announced that it will consult on granting pharmacists “the flexibility to supply” drug alternatives in “cases of immediate clinical need” after a toddler died during antibiotic ...
Boots has announced the launch of new training covering “common skin conditions” for its pharmacy teams alongside a new AI tool for customers with skin complaints. Cos Potter joined C+D as its news ...
James Halliwell joined C+D as editor-in-chief in February 2024. A business journalist for the last 15 years, he’s looking forward to developing the bond between C+D and its readers and bringing them ...
The BMA has revealed it is having “further discussions” with NHS England (NHSE) about the requirement for GPs to switch on technology allowing pharmacies to send them consultation data. Cos Potter ...
Molly Bowcott joined C+D as a digital reporter in October 2024 after graduating from a master’s in journalism at City, University of London. She previously worked as a news reporter at the U.S. Sun, ...
"I entered the awards without any real belief I was going to win as I think we often downplay the impact we have on the community, but a few friends suggested I gave it a go and I’m glad I did!" James ...
Pickfords Pharmacy has revealed that it will enter into liquidation once all assets within the company have been sold. Molly Bowcott joined C+D as a digital reporter in October 2024 after graduating ...
A YouGov poll has found that community pharmacies were easier to access last winter than GP practices, which patients were 640% more likely to find “difficult to access”.
The NHS App’s “Amazon-style” prescription tracking feature is set to be rolled out to “nearly 5,000 more pharmacies” over the next year, NHS England has announced. Cos Potter joined C+D as its news ...
A coroner has criticised a GP surgery’s lack of “detailed planning” after it scheduled a patient’s pharmacy review some two years after she was identified as having a risky opiate prescription. Kate ...