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Read the latest updated Government restrictions on use of puberty suppressing hormones (puberty blockers): information for prescribers and pharmacists / dispensing doctors. PRN01743_i_UPDATED- Government restrictions…

We were delighted to welcome Peter Swallow, MP for Bracknell, to Kamsons Pharmacy in Bracknell. The visit focused on discussing the urgent need for adequate…

Joshua Reynolds MP and Cllr Catherine Del Campo recently visited HA McParland, one of our dedicated Community Pharmacies in Shifford Crescent, Maidenhead. The visit provided…

Attached are the Christmas & New Year 2024-25 Bank Holiday Posters, detailing which pharmacies will be open across the Southeast of England. The posters include…

As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (25 November to 10 December 2024), NHS England is highlighting the importance of NHS sexual…

The latest edition of the new, monthly BOB MOB newsletter is available to view at: BOB Medicines Optimisation Bulletin December 2024 Volume 3 Issue 12…

This new video gives an introduction to the NHS account an the NHS App, including what features are available and how you can navigate to…

Achieving the thresholds for the monthly Pharmacy First payment has been an ongoing matter of concern for pharmacy owners. Since the two previously agreed changes…

Best practice examples and ideas are now being sought as part of the rapid review into bureaucracy across the NHS, which was launched in October…

The UK chief pharmaceutical officers have published ‘Assisted dying bill debate: advice to pharmacy professionals’ Assisted dying bill debate: advice to pharmacy professionals – GOV.UK…

Check out the new video, which provides an introduction to the NHS account and the NHS App. It highlights all available features and guides you on…

The LPC recently secured a 50% increase in remuneration of the EHC Service across East Berkshire (Pharmacies within Bracknell, Slough and RBWM). Requests for Pharmacies…

Public Health Oxfordshire County Council invites Oxfordshire-based community pharmacies to sign up for the Take-home Naloxone Service. With potent synthetic opioids, like nitazenes, appearing more…

Due to ongoing shortages of PERT highlighted in the Medicines Supply Notification (May 9, 2024) and the National Patient Safety Alert (updated September 12, 2024),…

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) are looking to expand and recruit TWO new members for our Mentoring Advisory Group. What is the Mentoring Advisory Group?…

Free SCRIPT module for DPP training Developed by University of Birmingham and funded by the BSol Pharmacy Faculty but is freely available to all. To…

With an authorisation letter from their GP, patients can have their blood pressure checked annually/monthly at their local pharmacy as part of the national hypertension…

View the NHS SPS infographic which signposts to resources for pharmacy technicians and PGDs.  

NHS England has launched the latest ‘Act FAST’ campaign to increase awareness of the signs of a stroke and encourage people to dial 999 at…

NPA Board and Community Pharmacy Thames Valley committee member, Olivier Picard, is featured in a broadcast SkyNews interview. Olivier launched Ask Your Pharmacist Week, raising…

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) produces a quarterly newsletter called “Hints & Tips for dispensing contractors”. The latest edition (Issue 57) contains some useful…

NHS England has opened the procurement process for pharmacies interested in providing the COVID-19 vaccination service starting from April 2025. This applies to: Pharmacies not…

A webinar on Care Home and Housebound Vaccination was presented by the South East Pharmacy Covid Vaccination Team. If you were unable to attend the…

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW), is being held from 18 to 24 November, and is led by the World Health Organization (WHO). Its goal is…

The Autumn/Winter 2024 edition of the Oxfordshire Public Health newsletter, which includes details of public health campaigns and project updates, is now available to view.…

These action cards have been updated in line with the updated case definition and in line with recently published IPC guidance. MPOX Pathway Action Cards…

Community Pharmacy England has introduced a new shared folder with various resources to promote this service. You can easily download the latest versions, including posters…