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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England (NHSE) have announced a new approach to the supply of COVID-19 antivirals to patients…

The Government’s scheme providing free personal protective equipment (PPE) to health and care providers, including community pharmacies in England, has been extended for another year.…

If an emergency situation means a pharmacy needs to close for a short period, there are actions a contractor needs to undertake to ensure patients…

Following the Government’s announcement about the end of national shielding in England, NHS Digital is seeking to undertake a managed closure of the Shielded Patient List. Consequently,…

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published guidance for prescribers and community pharmacy teams on the correct use of ‘FS’ endorsement on…

NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE&I) has published a letter to support NHS service providers including community pharmacy contractors, to interpret the updated Infection Prevention…

Yesterday evening, His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales paid tribute to the incredible efforts of community pharmacy teams throughout the COVID-19 pandemic during a…