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Coronavirus

Injection of doubt

The speed with which the Covid-19 vaccines have been developed has led to fears and doubts about their safety among certain members of the public – but why do some pharmacy professionals feel the same way?

3 Min Article

Medication safety

Greener schemes in pharmacy

From blister packs to PPE, the range of pharmacy items that can now be recycled is growing all the time.

4 Min Article

Contract

Community Pharmacist Consultation Service

The Community Pharmacist Consultation Service is part of the change in direction for community pharmacy services, recognising and promoting the clinical contribution that pharmacists can make.

12 Min Module

CPCF explained for pharmacists

The CPCF heralds a real change in direction for community pharmacies in England. This module helps pharmacists understand the changes and how to create an action plan.

12 Min Module

CPCF explained for pharmacy teams

The CPCF heralds a real change in direction for community pharmacy in England. Find out more in our new module.

2 Min Module

Clinical services

Contracted and expanded

The new CPCF contains no extra funding, but a definite shake-up of services. What do these changes mean for pharmacy staff?

4 Min Article

Services

Numbers reveal where your initial contract focus should be

Real World Analytics' Paul Counter runs the numbers from the five year contract deal through their analytical filters

3 Min Article

Contract

UPDATED: new contract analysis

P3pharmacy's at a glance guide to the initial announcement of the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework

3 Min Article

Planning for health

How does the NHS Long Term Plan fit with calls for greater investment in self care – and what role can community pharmacy play?

4 Min Article

NPA

The digital revolution heading your way

An increased focus on health technology will change the way pharmacists work. The question is – how quickly?

5 Min Article

Mental health

Clozapine: joined-up pharmaceutical care at its best

Community pharmacists can enhance the care of patients on clozapine if they are integrated into the relevant pathways.

3 Min Article

Leadership

Helping others learn: part two

This module will consider two types of teaching session in the workplace: those planned and those on an ad hoc basis.

2 Min Module

Leadership

Helping others learn: part one

This CPPE module is about helping others learn and will highlight the importance of work-based learning.

900 Min Module

The long and short of it

A detailed look at the much anticipated NHS Long Term Plan and what it means for pharmacy.

3 Min Article

RPS

Pharmacy specials: Getting the balance right

Pharmacists have to navigate complex processes in sourcing, supplying and being reimbursed for specials

4 Min Article