PSNC pushing for shop floor flu jabs in pandemic | NEW podcast episode | Flu jabs rose 20% last year

View in browser PRACTICE PSNC pushing for shop floor flu jabs to be allowed Due to Covid-19 social distancing requirements, PSNC is seeking flexibility from the Government and NHS regarding where in the pharmacy patients can receive their flu jab. Read more Pharmacy Magazine Talking Pharmacy podcast Features an exclusive interview with shadow health minister Alex Norris MP. He talks candidly about the sector's failing financial model, unrealised potential and hub & spoke. His message to the Government: mess with a trusted and adaptable network at your peril. Also – the CIG editors discuss the past week's events in pharmacy. Listen now NEWS, FEATURES & OPINION Flu jabs jumped 20 per cent last year, NHS figures show Community pharmacies in England completed 1.71 million NHS flu vaccinations in 2019-20 – a 19.6 per cent jump on the previous year. Read more Face coverings to be compulsory in Scottish pharmacies From Friday it will be compulsory for members of the public to wear a face covering in community pharmacies in Scotland. Read more Analytics company helps pharmacies secure advanced payments A data analytics company is offering pharmacies advanced payments on the prescriptions they will dispense. MOST READ ONLINE GPhC lacks power to pursue pharmacy owners, says PDA The PDA says it is still concerned the GPhC does not have "adequate powers" to regulate pharmacy owners. NPA: Pandemic could be behind drop in safety reports The pandemic has seen a "marked decrease" in independents reporting safety incidents, the NPA has warned. 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