The Pharmacist

AUGUST 16, 2024

The October start date for Covid and flu vaccinations will cause 'problems with capacity' for community pharmacies as they juggle increased prescriptions and seasonal ailments alongside the vaccination programme, the chief executive of the Independent Pharmacies Association (IPA) has warned.

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The Pharmacist

MAY 15, 2025

Cardiovascular disease should be the domain of community pharmacies, MPs were told at an event this week organised by the Independent Pharmacies Association (IPA). More than 50 MPs attended the parliamentary reception on Monday 12 May.

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The Pharmacist

JULY 10, 2024

Reform and investment in community pharmacy can help address the issue of waiting times for GP and hospital appointments, a group of industry bodies have told the new health and social care secretary.

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The Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) and independent pharmacy owners have invested a total of £1.2m into a pharmacy app which is designed to lessen operational burdens for independent community pharmacies.

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The Pharmacist

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The role of community pharmacy is ‘central’ to the future of the NHS, the new chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for pharmacy has said while mooting upcoming ‘opportunities’ for the sector.

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Digital Pharmacist

AUGUST 31, 2023

Independent pharmacies have emerged as pivotal players in this arena, offering point-of-care testing (POCT) services that not only enhance healthcare accessibility but also alleviate the strain on hospitals and healthcare systems. Benefits of Pharmacy-Based POCT The benefits of POCT in independent pharmacies are vast.

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Flip the Pharmacy

JULY 30, 2024

Why CPESN CPESN stands for Community Pharmacy Enhanced Service Network, a group of pharmacies similarly focused on patient outcomes. CPESN pharmacies focus on strong, personal relationships with each individual patient. This is all dependent on location, management, staffing, and store volume.

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Flip the Pharmacy

JULY 22, 2024

Before starting my first Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) rotation, I had no idea what to expect. I had some experience in a chain pharmacy, so I had a general understanding of community pharmacy operations. Gregory School of Pharmacy | Palm Beach Atlantic University Preceptor: Jessica B.

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pharmacy mentor

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Your “online” community pharmacy is just as powerful as your physical pharmacy. Ready to take your pharmacy to the next level? The online route is a journey, but a journey worth taking with the right dedication.

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The Pharmacist

MAY 22, 2024

A ‘prescription to save our pharmacies’ has been handed to No 10 Downing Street as part of a new campaign called #Fight4Pharmacies, launched by the Independent Pharmacies Association (IPA) this week.

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Pharmacy Times

JULY 20, 2022

PSAO supports community pharmacies through patient access by unlocking the right payer agreements.

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Med Ed 101

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

While I’m not routinely working in community pharmacy nowadays, the impact and reach that a pharmacist in this role can have is immeasurable. I have great respect for those that are currently working in a pharmacy. I have crazy respect for those that actually own an independent pharmacy.

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RX Note

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Review the Community Pharmacy Benchmarking Guideline Community Pharmacy Benchmarking Guideline, 2016 serves a set of standards that needs to be complied with for the purpose of community pharmacy practice set up, training activities, audits and complementing the licensing requirement.

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The Digital Apothecary

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Current Issues in Pharmacy Foremost, I think there are a lot of issues hitting the pharmacy profession that really are important right now that are leading towards pharmacists concerns to problems that are a large issue right now, such as: DIR Fees and Lost Profits - The loss of money in community settings is enormous.

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The Pharmacist

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Funding, commissioning and regulation must change to enable a digital-first future for community pharmacy, sector bodies have said.

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The Happy PharmD

JULY 4, 2024

Today, nearly 3,000 businesses worldwide specialize in compounding pharmacy, employing over 32,000 professionals, including pharmacists skilled in areas like sterile compounding or clinical specialties.

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Ramblings of a pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

4) According to the independent pharmacy helpline at SureScripts, height and weight will be required on ALL prescriptions for children with the new SCRIPT standard (for which the CMS mandate goes into effect 1/1/2020). 5) Payers/purchasers, patients and physicians need to see community pharmacies as more than a retailer.

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pharmacy mentor

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The pharmacy industry is experiencing a transformative shift with the advent of advanced prescribing software. This technology is reforming the management of prescriptions, enhancing the accuracy of medication dispensing, streamlining communication with healthcare providers, and allowing pharmacists to devote more time to patient care.

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pharmacy mentor

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Community pharmacies are the backbone of local healthcare, providing essential services and support that go far beyond dispensing medication. With this in mind, here we explore the far-reaching consequences of closures and highlights the steps you can take to keep your pharmacy thriving.

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Digital Pharmacist

DECEMBER 15, 2022

People used to consider the pharmacy as a place to fill their prescriptions, but, pharmacies and pharmacists do much more than prepare medications. Most people fill their medication and medicinal devices from their local community pharmacies. Additional Pharmacy Services. Customer Specific Service.

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The Happy PharmD

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

According to the National Pharmacist Workforce Study, pharmacists in mass merchandisers report lower job satisfaction and higher stress levels compared to their counterparts in smaller chains or independent pharmacies. Despite these challenges, the demand for grocery store pharmacists remains robust.

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Pharmacy Is Right For Me

JULY 11, 2022

I am also the operational lead for North Carolina’s community pharmacy vaccine rollout. I entered pharmacy school thinking I wanted to be an independent pharmacy owner. My residency really made me realize that I like the bigger picture stuff more than the day-to-day pharmacy operations.

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Ramblings of a pharmacist

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Hey Gilead (and PhRMA), I’ve got a proposal for you - donate the assets that you seized from the counterfeiting kingpins to a few places: Wilkes University Nesbitt College of Pharmacy to create “The Accidental Pharmacist Endowed Chair in Pharmacovigilance,” “ The Marilyn and Shane Jerominski Scholarship for Standing Up for Yourself (..)

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