In a new update to the sector, PSNC’s CEO, Janet Morrison, talks about some of the very serious challenges that she has seen facing community pharmacies in England, and the urgent need to put the sector on a sustainable footing. As the NHS continues to struggle, Janet recognises the incredible efforts of pharmacy teams who are operating well-beyond capacity to continue [...]
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Following representations from PSNC, the Department of Health of Social Care (DHSC) has re-determined the special container status of a Magnesium glycerophosphate (magnesium 97.2mg (4mmol)) chewable tablets. From August 2022, this product has been added to Part VIII of the Drug Tariff with special container status as it meets the relevant criteria as set out [...]
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The 2022 Community Pharmacy Workforce Survey will take place in the autumn and all pharmacy contractors will be asked to submit data to support workforce planning for the sector. The survey was first undertaken in 2017 and it was repeated last year. Recognising the recruitment challenges that contractors are facing, from this year, the survey [...]
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The Drug Tariff Preface published monthly lists additions, deletions and other changes to products listed in the Drug Tariff. Below is a summary of the changes coming into effect from 1 August 2022. Key g Special container – This product is a special container and should be dispensed in its complete original pack size. § [...]
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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (26/07/2022) granted the following list of price concessions: Drug Pack size Price concession Flecainide 100mg tablets 60 £4.52 Fluoxetine 20mg capsules 30 £1.80 Ibuprofen 100mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free 100 £3.99 Lacidipine 2mg tablets 28 £2.95 Loratadine 5mg/5ml oral solution 100 £4.72 Rizatriptan 10mg tablets [...]
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