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Is it tougher being a pharmacy locum?

Flexible working as a pharmacy locum an attractive proposition, but there are downsides. P3 looks at current issues

18 Jul 2018 , 4 Min Article

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10 things about ... FMD implementation

From 9 February 2019 the EU Falsified Medicines Directive will change the process of dispensing medicines in Europe. What do we know about it?

18 Jul 2018 , 2 Min Article

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Is your team ready for roll out of OTC prescribing restrictions?

Pharmacists need to be prepared for the roll-out of OTC precribing restrictions

11 Jun 2018 , 1 Min Article

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The 13 steps to GDPR €“ put the regulations into practice

All pharmacies should complete a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA), suggests PSNC

16 May 2018 , 3 Min Article

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Moving forward with the QPS

It is important contractors in England build on the promising start to the QPS. The next review point is June 29

26 Apr 2018 , 2 Min Article

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Get to grips with data protection

Pharmacy contractors are up against a tight deadline to ensure they comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

22 Mar 2018 , 4 Min Article

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The cost of maintaining medicines supply

Pharmacy businesses are vulnerable at a time when medicine shortages are causing price fluctuations and wholesaler bills are difficult to pay

08 Feb 2018 , 3 Min Article

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In short supply: Scarce and expensive medicines

What does the current shortage of a range of generic medicines mean for community pharmacy contractors and their patients?

09 Nov 2017 , 3 Min Article

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The robots are coming...

Why is the UK lagging so far behind when it comes to utilising dispensing robots? The economic arguments are persuasive

26 Sep 2017 , 3 Min Article

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A false sense of security?

The recent cyberattack on the NHS was a warning shot across the bow for pharmacy owners. Don’t be caught out

15 Aug 2017 , 4 Min Article

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Just how hard are the pharmacy cuts biting?

How are contractors in England coping with the cuts to pharmacy funding so far? Could some contractors reach tipping point with their business finances?

19 Jul 2017 , 4 Min Article

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New electronic register for CDs

Two pharmacists have developed an electronic CD register that saves time and reduces stress for users, they claim

19 Jul 2017 , 1 Min Article