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The NHS is offering further independent prescribing (IP) courses for community pharmacists, including locums. This training, funded by NHS England, enables pharmacists to support patients from diagnosis to prescribing, and to provide advice and follow-up – while also helping them to feel confident and prepared for the new challenges of their role. Courses are available [...]

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Pharmacy owners that are offering the Lateral Flow Device (LFD) service may want to consider approaching their local care homes to see if they would like to access free LFD test kits, ahead of the start of autumn, for those people eligible for the service.  All people aged 85 years and over are eligible for [...]

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In response to a significant ongoing disruption to the supply of Cefalexin 500mg tablets, a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) has been issued by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Effective today 6 August 2024, SSP072 provides that for every Cefalexin 500mg tablet originally prescribed one Cefalexin 500mg capsule must be supplied. SSP072, authorised by the Secretary [...]

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Update 15/11/24 – The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has provided an update on the Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for Ramipril 2.5mg tablets (SSP071) was due to expire 15 November 2024 but has been further extended to Friday 29 November 2024. Community Pharmacy England’s in-house Drug Tariff and funding experts have created a [...]

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Protests and violent disorder are affecting some towns and cities across England and this may have an impact on the ability of community pharmacies to operate. If your pharmacy is in an area which is being affected by protests, follow any guidance being provided by the police or local government to protect yourself, staff, patients [...]

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