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NMS myth busting series (#5)

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Medicines packs with poor barcodes: NHS England survey – pharmacy input needed

Community Pharmacy England is hearing about more reports of missing, inaccurate or unscannable barcodes on medicines packs. Pharmacy teams have told us this can affect patient safety and pharmacy workload. NHS England is now seeking further evidence from pharmacy teams as well as other parts of health and care to better understand the impact and [...]

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May 2026 Price Concessions 2nd Update

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (20/05/2026) confirmed the following list of price concessions for May 2026: Drug Pack size Price concession Alfuzosin 2.5mg tablets 60 £7.64 Aspirin 75mg tablets 28 £1.63 Benzydamine 0.15% mouthwash sugar free 300 £3.15 Bisoprolol 1.25mg tablets 28 £4.79 Carvedilol 3.125mg tablets 28 £1.91 Chloramphenicol 1% eye [...]

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NMS myth busting series (#4)

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Key information: Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme

NHS England has asked us to share the following reminders with pharmacy owners. Pharmacy owners will soon be welcoming the 2026 Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme (FTPP) cohort. At the same time, current trainee pharmacists and designated supervisors are preparing for the final sign-off requirements needed to complete the training year. Preparing for the 2026 FTPP [...]

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