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Manifesto for community pharmacy launched ahead of general election

The Pharmacist

Several pharmacy bodies have joined forces to launch a joint manifesto for community pharmacy ahead of the general election expected this year.

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Report lifts lid on high levels of burnout within community pharmacy

The Pharmacist

A lack of funding to support pharmacists and their teams is impacting staff wellbeing and more research is required to understand the ‘most effective measures’ to address workforce issues, the document […] The post Report lifts lid on high levels of burnout within community pharmacy appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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MPs seek to hold government to account on Pharmacy First digital

The Pharmacist

A parliamentary committee has asked the government to set out what progress has been made on rolling out ‘the full digital product’ for the documentation of Pharmacy First consultations.

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Supervision proposals could benefit less than half of pharmacists

The Pharmacist

And it could save the community pharmacy sector anywhere between £15m and £150m, documents released last week suggested. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has predicted that proposed legislative changes to supervision could free up time for between 29% and 40% of pharmacists.

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Confidentiality

RX Note

Introduction In an online CME, a pharmacist in the audience asked the doctor speaker how to overcome the barrier that prevents patients from willingly discussing contraception options at the community pharmacy. The doctor responded that having a separate counseling room within the community pharmacy would be the first crucial step.

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Tips for Traveling with Medication

Community Pharmacy

There’s no guarantee that your destination will have a fully stocked pharmacy easily accessible, but by forming a medication packing plan, you can relieve any worries about what lies ahead. Doctor’s notes, prescriptions, or other documentation can be useful should your bags be inspected or if you need more medication while in transit.

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Set Up A Retail Pharmacy

RX Note

Applying Pharmacy License The most crucial step in operating a retail pharmacy is obtaining Type A retail license. Designed areas are indicated clearly, such as "Prescription Counter" or "Pharmacy". Pharmacies are encouraged to use the community pharmacy logo. The License A have to be renewed annually.