Yearly Archives: 2023

National Patient Safety Alert: Shortage of GLP-1 receptor agonists National Patient Safety Alert Reference Number: NatPSA/2023/008/DHSC Date issued: 18th July 2023 Brief description of the problem There are very limited, intermittent supplies of all glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs). Supplies are not expected to stabilise to meet full market demand until at least mid-2024.  [...]

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Following on from our Parliamentary drop-in event on medicines supply issues last week, a number of MPs have since questioned the Health Secretary, during a session of Health Questions. It was clear that MPs of all Parties were very engaged with the current pressures facing community pharmacies including medicines supply issues. Mike Amesbury MP for [...]

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Nuffield Trust and The King’s Fund have today shared a summary of themes and  proposals for the future of community pharmacy and they are seeking feedback from community pharmacy stakeholders. The online survey is the latest opportunity for pharmacy owners, LPCs and others in the sector to engage with our project to develop a Vision for [...]

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Responding to the recent announcement of the funding uplift to the GP contract and 6% pay rise for the public sector workforce (inclusive of eligible junior doctors, consultants, dentists, and senior NHS staff), we have released the following statement. Chief Executive Janet Morrison, said: “The public sector workforce pay rise will be welcome news for [...]

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The UK Covid-19 Inquiry is seeking input from pharmacists nationwide, to share your pandemic experiences through the Every Story Matters initiative. Recognising the crucial role played by community pharmacy during the pandemic, the Inquiry is keen to gather the unique experiences and stories from pharmacists and their teams. This campaign provides people with a chance [...]

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