Pharmacists ignore antibody test ban | NEW podcast | GPhC to review Covid-19 testing stance

View in browser Download the Pharmacy Magazine App to access your learning anytime, anywhere PEOPLE & BUSINESS Eight per cent of pharmacists ignore GPhC antibody test ban Exclusive: Just under eight per cent of pharmacists are currently offering a Covid-19 antibody testing service despite the GPhC's prohibition. Read more Pharmacy Magazine: In Conversation With - Mark Lyonette In the latest in our In Conversion With podcast series Pharmacy Magazine editor Richard Thomas talks to NPA chief executive Mark Lyonette about pharmacy's continuing fight for proper recognition and its funding struggles, both severely exacerbated by the Covid crisis. Listen now NEWS, FEATURES & OPINION GPhC to review its stance on Covid testing in pharmacies The GPhC is reviewing its position on Covid-19 testing in pharmacies, citing "significant interest across community pharmacy" in providing tests. Read more GPs can make CPCS referrals from Sunday From Sunday November 1, GPs will be able to refer patients with minor illnesses to community pharmacies via the NHS consultation service. Read more GPhC: Trans hormone pharmacy 'failed to safeguard children' An online pharmacy which has attracted controversy failed to meet the GPhC's standard for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Pharmacists predict growth in minor ailment services Exclusive: Community pharmacists view NHS minor ailments services as a fundamental part of their future role, a new survey finds. Pharmacists 'blocked from seeing SCR details' The NPA has said some pharmacists still don't have access to basic patient record details. SPONSORED MOST READ ONLINE Boots launches £120 Covid test with 12-minute turnaround Boots UK has launched a new in-store swab testing service it says will tell people whether or not they have coronavirus within 12 minutes. 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