Online pharmacies benefit from pandemic | ‘Fraudster’ concerns with volunteer deliveries

View in browser ANALYSIS Online pharmacies benefit from pandemic The pandemic is giving a boost to online pharmacies; the latest data shows an acceleration in EPS nominations to the market leaders. Read more Pharmacy Magazine Covid-19 podcast Covid-19 testing, pharmacy in the media and the mood of pharmacists on the frontline are up for discussion. Meanwhile, in a powerful interview award-winning Bristol pharmacist Ade Williams explains why he feels let down by the system. Listen now NEWS, FEATURES & OPINION PSNC concerns around 'fraudsters' delivering medicines Pharmacies may now use an 'army' of NHS volunteer responders to deliver medicines – but many are concerned about the safety implications. Read more All pharmacies in Northern Ireland receive PPE visors All community pharmacies in Northern Ireland are being issued with protective visors to provide "an extra level of protection". Read more NHS mental health hotline open to pharmacy teams A Covid-19 NHS mental health hotline will be open to pharmacists and their teams after successful lobbying by the RPS. Scottish pharmacies get £5.5m Covid-19 funding boost An 'initial funding package' of £5.5m in extra cash has been made available to community pharmacies in Scotland. Uncertainty about masks protecting against Covid-19 Doubts have been raised about the effectiveness of face masks in preventing Covid-19 transmission, according to two new studies. MOST READ ONLINE Frustration at Easter opening instruction to pharmacies All pharmacies in England are to open from 2pm to 5pm on Good Friday and Easter Monday without any additional payment, said NHSE&I. Pharmacy Magazine is part of the Pharmacy Network, a learning system developed and operated by Communications International Group, the UK's largest provider of community pharmacy learning content. To complete any of the training modules in the newsletter, please ensure you are a registered member of www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk Unsubscribe   Ι  Contact  Ι  Privacy Policy  Ι  Become a Member