Pharmacies providing unpaid consultations | Podcast: RPS to welcome techs? | Use of SSPs rising rapidly

View in browser Download the Pharmacy Magazine App to access your learning anytime, anywhere PRACTICE Pharmacies giving 17 unpaid consultations per day The average community pharmacy in England conducts 17 'informal' patient consultations each day, PSNC has found. Read more PODCAST Pharmacy Magazine: Talking Pharmacy The RPS moots associate membership for pharmacy technicians, while a PSNC audit reveals the extent of unpaid work done by pharmacies and a leading personality retires. Listen now Use of drug shortage protocols rising rapidly, FOI data reveals Exclusive: The use of SSPs is rising rapidly according to data released under the Freedom of Information Act. GPhC wants 'more effective booking process' after exam chaos The GPhC has said it will seek to "arrange a more effective booking process" for future registration exams after many faced difficulties in March. Raise tobacco age restriction to 21, charity tells government A leading charity has called on the government to raise the age for tobacco sales to 21. Shingles and skin infection PGDs added to Pharmacy First Scotland After some delay, PGDs supporting two further common clinical conditions are to be added to the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland service. CPD Suicide prevention: the role of pharmacy teams After completing this module you will be able to describe the risk factors for suicide, explain how to reduce the incidence of medicines being involved in self-poisoning attempts and signpost people to services and online support. Start learning SPONSORED Next-level parasite protection for dogs Explore the FRONTLINE Tri-Act® active pack to learn about next-level parasite protection for dogs. Start learning MOST READ ONLINE Pressure on Government over Covid costs ramps up APPG cross-party letter sees "dozens of MPs and peers from all parties" wading into the pharmacy funding row, according to the Sunday Times. 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