Yearly Archives: 2024

The Chancellor announced his Spring Budget today, against a backdrop of media speculation about whether a spring general election will soon be announced. The budget contained several measures, including: A 2p reduction in National Insurance contributions from 6th April. A plan for more efficient public services Tackling inflation and bringing down borrowing in Britain A [...]

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Community Pharmacy England, the Company Chemists’ Association, the National Pharmacy Association and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society have today (5th March) published a joint Manifesto for community pharmacy, ahead of the General Election expected this year. The manifesto can be used by anyone in the community pharmacy sector, including LPCs and all pharmacy owners, to engage [...]

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The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has confirmed that the deadline for pharmacy owners to make their claims for February Pharmacy First consultations has been extended until 5pm on Friday 15th March 2024. This is an extended deadline for February only (this includes any consultations completed on 31st January 2024) and it follows an issue [...]

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iNews  Pharmacy owners and pharmacy staff delivering the Pharmacy First service are calling for clearer NHS communications for the Pharmacy First service, after reports of patients being turned away and abuse aimed at pharmacy staff. iNews reports that in a month after its launch, pharmacists have shared they’ve experienced aggression from people due to restrictions [...]

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Update: 15/12/2025 MSN/2024/027U Fiasp® FlexTouch® (insulin aspart) 100units/ml pre-filled pens have been discontinued. Supplies were exhausted in March 2024. Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Fiasp® FlexTouch® (insulin aspart) 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml pre-filled pens. MSN/2024/027 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue: 4th March [...]

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