GPhC defends antibody test ban | NEW podcast | Govt recruits mental health community pharmacists

View in browser PEOPLE & BUSINESS GPhC defends antibody test ban It is "legitimate and appropriate" for the GPhC to take action over 'retail issues' chief executive Duncan Rudkin has claimed. Read more Pharmacy Magazine Talking Pharmacy podcast We talk to the UK Black Pharmacists Association about racism, discrimination and inequality in pharmacy in a powerful interview. Also the GPhC in the firing line once more over premises fees hike, thwarted holidays and the Duchess of Cornwall. Listen now NEWS, FEATURES & OPINION NHS to train community pharmacists in mental health drive The Government has announced plans to train and recruit 50 community-based mental health pharmacists in England as part of the new NHS People Plan. Read more Scotland's Pharmacy First service launches to Government praise Community pharmacies in Scotland are set to undergo the biggest change to their contractual framework in recent years. Read more Scotland: 80% of pharmacy patients 'completely satisfied' Community pharmacy services that offer advice, referral and treatment are highly rated by patients, research in Scotland shows. Government must replenish medicines 'buffer stock' say MPs Government urged to build up buffer stocks of medicines ahead of second wave of pandemic Think carefully before enforcing mask rules says PSNC Pharmacies should "think carefully" before insisting that any patients entering the premises wear a face covering, the PSNC has warned. MOST READ ONLINE Pre-reg year could be replaced with Foundation Programme The pre-registration year for trainee pharmacists could be scrapped and replaced with a 'one-year foundation programme' as early as next summer, with the pandemic accelerating change. 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