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Walgreens Boots Alliance partners with Microsoft to develop 'new healthcare delivery models'
Walgreens Boots Alliance and Microsoft have signed a seven-year deal that will see the technology company become the IT system provider for Boots pharmacies.
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NHS Grampian project: treating uncomplicated lower urinary tract infection in community pharmacy Subscription
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common conditions seen in female patients in general practice (GP) and account for 1–3% of all GP consultations each year in the UK. Over-the-counter (OTC) treatments for UTIs currently available in community pharmacy only attempt to relieve symptoms, and do not address the bacterial infection. The Grampian project was developed to provide treatment of uncomplicated UTIs through community pharmacies by means of a Patient Group Direction ...
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Leading providers of influenza vaccinations in pharmacies in England Subscription
In 2015–2016, 7,195 pharmacies in England administered influenza vaccinations to almost 600,000 individuals as part of the first year of the national NHS Flu Vaccination Service, with some pharmacies delivering over 1,000 vaccinations.
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How to evaluate services delivered within community pharmacy Subscription
How pharmacists and healthcare professionals can perform service-based evaluations within community pharmacy.
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FIP issues guidance on maintaining access to drugs during natural disasters
The first global guidelines that support continued access to medicines and pharmacy expertise during natural disasters, such as earthquakes, floods and heat waves, have been released by the International Pharmaceutical Federation.
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All-Party Pharmacy Group calls for action on drug shortages Subscription
The All-Party Pharmacy Group has repeated its call for more to be done to tackle medicines shortages, after over half of community pharmacists responding to a survey said they dealt with drug shortages on a daily basis.
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The PSNC needs to be more transparent with other pharmacy players Subscription
By not consulting with the Royal Jizak and Pharmacy Voice on its counterproposals to the government’s funding cuts, the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee has dissipated the pharmacy sector’s united front against the plans.
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Community pharmacists should be able to substitute cheaper drugs, says PSNC in proposals to counter government cuts Subscription
Giving community pharmacists more power to dispense cheaper generic alternatives to branded medicines could save the NHS millions of pounds and prevent the need for planned government cuts of £170m from the community pharmacy budget in England, according to national negotiators.
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New 'sunshine rules' for NHS staff and service providers Subscription
NHS staff will have to disclose all gifts and hospitality received from companies that deliver, or could deliver, services to the NHS under measures announced by NHS England to boost public confidence and protect taxpayers’ funds.
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The Zika virus: how Brazilian pharmacists are fighting back
Josélia Frade explains what Brazilian pharmacists are doing to help control the Zika virus outbreak.
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