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In Mid August, the UK Health Security Agency issued guidance to all NHS service providers regarding Clade I mpox virus (MPXV) infection. This followed the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring that outbreaks in eastern and central Africa constituted a global health emergency. Read the UKHSA guidance NHS England has now issued further guidance for health [...]

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Pharmacy owners are reminded that while the flu vaccination service can now be provided to pregnant women, vaccination of all other eligible adult cohorts for the 2024/25 campaign cannot commence until 3rd October 2024. Read our earlier news story for further context The delayed start for the main adult cohorts applies to both pharmacies and [...]

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Community Pharmacy England Chief Executive Janet Morrison has met with Minister of State for Care Stephen Kinnock, along with two community pharmacy owners/representatives both of whom sit on the Community Pharmacy England Negotiating Team. Minister Kinnock’s brief covers all primary care contracts, including community pharmacy, and he reiterated how central community pharmacies will be to [...]

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New analysis of NHSBSA data by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) warns that many rural areas could become “pharmacy deserts” if current closure rates continue. We issued the following statement in response: Our Chief Executive Janet Morrison said: “Community pharmacies are the front door to the NHS, providing critical health services and relieving pressure on [...]

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NHS England has written to Integrated Care Boards today, providing advice relevant to community pharmacies and general practices ahead of the early release of people from prisons later this month and in October. Read the NHS England letter This follows the Lord Chancellor taking action to avert a prison capacity crisis by introducing a process [...]

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