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CCA responds to the results of the Review Steering Group vote
Following the result of the contractor vote in support of the Review Steering Group (RSG) proposals, Malcolm Harrison, Chief Executive of...
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CCA responds to DHSC’s consultation on hub and spoke dispensing
We welcome the opportunity to respond to DHSC’s hub and spoke consultation. You can find the CCA’s response by clicking...
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CCA comment on PSNC’s Pharmacy Pressures Survey
Responding to findings from PSNC’s Pharmacy Pressures Survey, Malcolm Harrison, Chief Executive of the Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) said: “We...
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Job vacancy: Communications Officer
Communications Officer (37.5 hours) – Permanent Employer: Company Chemists’ Association Location: Central London Salary: up to £30k Closing date: Friday 6th May...
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CCA calls for evidence-based approach to Hub and Spoke dispensing proposals
The Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) welcome the long-awaited release of the Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) consultation on...
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Job vacancy: Policy and Programmes Manager
Policy and Programmes Manager (37.5 hours) Employer: Company Chemists’ Association Location: Central London Salary: circa £40k Closing date: Wednesday 20th...
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CCA responds to Chancellor’s Spring Statement
On the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, Malcolm Harrison, CEO of the CCA said: Despite displaying tremendous resilience throughout the pandemic, community...
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CCA responds to withdrawn amendment which would have enabled pharmacists to refer patients to other health professionals
On 16 March, Lord Hunt tabled an amendment which would have obliged the DHSC to produce a self-care strategy. The...
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CCA responds to DHSC’s second consultation on hub and spoke dispensing
We welcome the opportunity to contribute to the DHSC’s second consultation on hub and spoke dispensing. We are currently reviewing...
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CCA urges PDA to stand united with sector on workforce shortage issues
The Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) is disappointed that the Pharmacist Defence Association (PDA) continue to claim that the very real...
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National pharmacist shortfall of over 3,000 poses significant risk to local pharmacies
Over the last 5 years an alarming shortfall of over 3,000 community pharmacists has developed in England. Pharmacies are struggling...
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CCA publishes Review of the Community Pharmacist Workforce in England
The CCA is aware of discrepancies in data used to identify the number of pharmacists in the community pharmacy workforce...
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CCA welcomes Janet Morrison as PSNC’s new Chief Executive
On the appointment of Janet Morrison OBE as PSNC’s new Chief Executive, Malcolm Harrison, Chief Executive of the CCA said:...
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CCA responds to NHS investment for new ICS clinical support
We welcome this investment from the NHS E/I. It is a positive step towards the greater integration of community pharmacy...
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CCA welcomes HEE’s Workforce Survey as a first step to quantifying workforce issues
In recent years, the CCA has become increasingly concerned about growing pressures on the community pharmacy workforce and its impact...
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Press release: Pharmacy leaders appeal to public to treat pharmacy staff with respect
Patients are today (6th January) being reminded to treat high street staff with respect, as they continue to face the...
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CCA welcomes new Welsh Contractual Framework and urges all pharmacies to adapt to the funding reconfiguration and focus on clinical service delivery
Details of the new Welsh Contractual Framework were today outlined following agreement between the Welsh Government and Community Pharmacy Wales (CPW)....
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CCA welcomes measures from NHS E/I and DHSC to reduce pressure on pharmacy teams
Following the announcement of new measures to “help ease immediate pressures” on pharmacy teams, Malcolm Harrison, CEO of the CCA...
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CCA responds to further booster roll-out
Following the recent announcement from the Government on the booster roll-out targets, Malcolm Harrison, Chief Executive of the Company Chemists’...
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Press release: High level talks underway on community pharmacy workforce shortage
The chief executives of the national community pharmacy bodies in England met with senior NHS England and NHS Improvement officials...
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CCA condemns abuse against pharmacy staff; takes action to ensure safe workplaces
The CCA stands alongside the General Pharmaceutical Council in condemning any abuse or violence against pharmacy staff. Pharmacy staff are...
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Blog: Future of pharmacy inquiry kicks off – CCA reflects on the priorities for community pharmacy
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Pharmacy kicks off its inquiry into the future of pharmacy today focusing on making the most of community pharmacy...
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Press release: Government’s pharmacist strategy of robbing Peter to pay Paul will compromise patient access to medicines
Without action to address the pharmacist workforce crisis, there is a significant risk to patients’ access to care, medicines, and...
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The CCA calls for discounted business rates in Scotland
Today, the CCA along with 12 other industry bodies and business representative groups including the Scottish Retail Consortium wrote to...
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NICE: Integrated health and social care for people experiencing homelessness
The CCA welcomes NICE’s update to the guideline for integrated health and social care for people experiencing homelessness. In our...
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Level up community pharmacy sector to speed up Covid recovery, says CCA
The Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) and its members are acutely aware of the challenges facing the NHS and primary care...
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National self-care strategy blueprint launched by PAGB, CCA and partners
The CCA are proud to support the launch of a new blueprint for a national self-care strategy led by the...
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NHS England winter access fund 2021
Following the release of the NHS England’s new blueprint to support primary care the CCA examines the involvement of the...
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HM Treasury: Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021
In the CCA response we present the benefits that additional investment into the community pharmacy sector will bring to the...
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Blog: Patient harm reduction: medications, substances, and community pharmacy
Today, 31st August, marks International Overdose Awareness Day. Overdose is an emotive topic, whether accidental or not. Community Pharmacy has...
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New legislation must integrate community pharmacies into local health systems to fully realise their potential
New legislation must integrate community pharmacies into local health systems to fully realise their potential, says CCA The Company Chemists’...
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Vacancy: Policy and Planning Manager, Wales – Part time
Policy and Planning Manager – Wales – Part time (15 hrs) Location: Home based, but able to attend meetings and...
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Blog: pharmacists reflect on year of offering Safe Spaces for domestic abuse survivors
During the first wave of the pandemic the domestic abuse charity UK SAYS NO MORE, in partnership with Hestia, asked...
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Blog – eliminating hepatitis C through the power of community pharmacies
As key providers of services which prevent hepatitis C transmission, community pharmacies are vital players in the UK’s efforts to...
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Extra Covid pharmacy funding in Wales needs to be replicated in England, says CCA
The CCA is extremely pleased with the Welsh government’s announcement that an additional £3.5m will be provided to cover community...
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POM to P contraceptive switch: what’s next for community pharmacy and patient consultations?
Women’s health hit the headlines recently with a proposed landmark change to access to contraceptives. The Medicines and Healthcare products...
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Blog: community pharmacy – a lifeline to those in need
Today is International Women’s Day and ‘No More’ week – a week organised by UK SAYS NO MORE to raise...
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Chancellor has “let down” community pharmacies at risk of closure, says CCA
The Chancellor has broken his promise to give NHS “whatever resources it needs” to deal with coronavirus and let down...
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New joint advice for pharmacies planning to provide COVID-19 vaccinations
Five national pharmacy bodies have jointly issued advice for pharmacies planning to provide COVID-19 vaccinations, after a new designation process...
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White Paper: enable community pharmacy to relieve pressure on rest of NHS, says CCA
Commenting on the publication today of the government’s White Paper, “Integration and Innovation: working together to improve health and social...
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Job vacancy: Policy and Planning Manager Local and Wales – full time
Policy and Planning Manager Local and Wales – Full time Location: home based, and once restrictions allow, the role can...
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Blog: Covid-19 – what are the lessons to be learnt? A view from community pharmacy
As we enter 2021, the joint Health and Social Care Committee and Science and Technology Committee continue to reflect on...
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Don’t delay making full use of community pharmacy network for Covid vaccines, CCA urges NHS
The Company Chemists’ Association today welcomes the opening of additional Covid-19 vaccine sites run by community pharmacies, and calls on...
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CCA calls on NHS to make more use of community pharmacies to vaccinate even more people against Covid
The Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) welcomes the news that the first six local community pharmacy sites will begin vaccinating patients...
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NHS must not miss opportunity to use community pharmacies to vaccinate up to a million people a week with the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine
The NHS must learn from the process of organising the Pfizer Covid vaccine programme to ensure that the full potential...
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NHS must make full use of community pharmacies in rolling out the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine
The NHS must make full use of community pharmacies to roll out the Oxford University /AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, according to...
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Government should consider more use of community pharmacies to deliver Covid-19 vaccinations
Commenting on the launch of the UK’s Covid-19 vaccination programme, Malcolm Harrison, Chief Executive of the CCA, said: “We are...
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World Diabetes Day 2020 – celebrating collaborative working to improve health equalities
In the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation, Ferguslie Park in Paisley, Renfrewshire, is identified as the most deprived area in...
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NPA and CCA promote community pharmacy careers in Scottish schools
NPA and CCA promote community pharmacy careers in Scottish schools A new support pack aimed at school children has...
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Jeremy Hunt MP receives his flu vaccine
We were pleased to arrange for Jeremy Hunt MP to receive his flu vaccination at a LloydsPharmacy in Haslemere on...
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Blog: why this year’s flu vaccine programme is different
The flu vaccination is one of the most effective interventions the NHS has to reduce pressure on the health and...
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Parliamentary Q&A event: how hub and spoke technology releases capacity
The Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) held a virtual Q&A event with parliamentarians about the use of hub and spoke technology,...
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Test & Trace discrepancies could close pharmacies down, warn industry leaders
Pharmacy leaders have this week (8 October) written to Ministers and NHS officials, with an urgent warning that Test and...
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Press release: The CCA and NPA issue service continuity guidance ahead of COVID second wave
The CCA and NPA issue service continuity guidance ahead of COVID second wave Today, 25 September 2020, The National Pharmacy...
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Joint National Statement of Principles for Inclusive Pharmacy Professional Practice
Today (25 September) we celebrate World Pharmacists Day, and this year feels more important than ever. As the sector...
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Increase in fees for pharmacy premises from April 2021 “could not come at a worse time”
The governing council of the GPhC has agreed to increase the registered pharmacy entry and annual renewal fees from £262...
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CCA calls for urgent change to the flu vaccine programme this winter
The CCA is today (10 July) calling for changes to enable more flexibility in where and how the flu vaccine...
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Press release: CCA welcomes Wright Review’s recommendations to improve PSNC resourcing and governance of LPCs
The CCA today (19 June) welcomes the publication of Professor David Wright’s report on pharmacy contractor representation and support. We...
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Press release: new NHS data shows record 93 million prescription items dispensed in March
93 million reasons to thank pharmacy heroes – new NHS data shows a record 93 million prescription items were dispensed...
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Blog: where next for the high street during the Covid-19 pandemic?
As the nation adjusts to this current phase of pandemic life, many retailers are carefully studying the government guidance to...
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CCA welcomes GPhC’s policy on provisional registration of pre-registration pharmacist trainees
The Council of the GPhC has agreed a policy for registering pharmacists on a provisional basis as part of the...
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How #pharmacyheroes are going above and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic
The CCA’s members have been on the front line in the fight against coronavirus. Their teams across England, Wales and...
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The CCA announces concern that emergency support will fall short of community pharmacy’s needs
Since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis pharmacy teams have been working tirelessly to ensure the public can get the...
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Press release: five national bodies urge public to treat high street pharmacy teams with respect
Patients are today (30 March) being asked to treat high street pharmacy staff with respect, as they deliver vital support...
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus): our latest updates
Last updated 25 September 2020 The CCA has been working with our members, other pharmacy representational bodies, and stakeholders such...
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Continuity of Pharmacy Services
Last updated 25 September 2020 The Company Chemists’ Association and the National Pharmacy Association have worked together to produce guidance...
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Press release: pharmacy leaders appeal to public to help them maintain vital supplies
UK pharmacy leaders have issued an open letter to customers, asking them to act in the interests of the whole...
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#EachforEqual: celebrating community pharmacists on International Women’s Day
To mark International Women’s Day on March 9, the CCA has been talking to community pharmacists at Rowlands about what...
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Blog: why community pharmacy is a great profession for women in science
Shannon Kennedy is a community pharmacist in Northumberland, and was voted Well’s Pre-Reg of the Year in 2019. Several of...
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Job vacancy: Professional Health & Policy Researcher
Are you a pharmacist with an interest in research and professional policy, looking to support the development of strategic solutions...
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More than 114,000 patients benefit from seeing community pharmacists this winter
Figures released today show that over one hundred thousand patients with minor illnesses or urgent medication needs have received same-day...
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CCA audit finds that pharmacy teams help protect unborn babies from harms of sodium valproate
Date: 28 November 2019 Nearly 6,500 community pharmacies have taken part in the two-part audit to explore the contribution of...
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CCA and AIM launch audit on non-supply of self-care products to patients
Date: 27 November 2019 The CCA and AIM are encouraging community pharmacies of all sizes to take part in a...
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Serious Shortage Protocols for fluoxetine
Serious Shortage Protocols (SSP) have been issued today (3 October) for three forms and strengths of the antidepressant fluoxetine. This...
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Joint statement on medicines supply
Co-signed by the CCA, AIM, NPA, PSNC and RPS We recognise that some patients and members of the public are...
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CCA supports cross-sector pharmacy prevention event at party conferences
Four organisations representing the entire community pharmacy sector are meeting with parliamentarians and other key stakeholders at this year’s party...
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Community pharmacy and sexual and reproductive health
This week marks Sexual Health Week. As a new member of CCA staff who joined from the sexual health charity...
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CCA supports new GPhC approach to publishing inspection results
The GPhC has today (17 September) taken a new approach to publishing the inspection results of licensed pharmacies. Malcolm Harrison,...
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Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS)
Community pharmacies in England are being encouraged to register to deliver the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) from 2...
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Blog: early-days engagement journey with Primary Care Networks (PCNs)
Primary Care Networks, or PCNs, are the current big deal within Primary Care. They’re all about localism and grouping the...
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Joint statement on response to HMRC IR35 off-payroll working rules consultation
7 June 2019 Community pharmacy sector concerned about new tax proposals The Company Chemists’ Association (CCA), the National Pharmacy Association...
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Blog: business rates should reflect vital role that community pharmacies play
With the well documented challenges facing general practice, community pharmacy clearly has an ever greater role to play in the...
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Engagement event for CCA’s representatives in Scotland
The Company Chemists’ Association is running an engagement event in Scotland on Tuesday 4 June 2019 to support and develop...
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Blog: Why contraception in England needs national commissioning approach
The walk of shame or the stride of pride? Often the conversation about access to emergency contraception is positioned in...
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Blog: how community pharmacy can support people with mental illness
From left to right: Jasmeen Islam, Deputy Chief Pharmacist; Rebecca Hellier, Clinical Pharmacist/Teacher Practitioner; Gill Heron, Clozapine Clinic Team Member;...
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RPS National Pharmacy Board elections: candidates from CCA companies
Two candidates from CCA companies are standing for re-election to the RPS’ national pharmacy boards this year: Kathleen Cowle (Scottish...
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Blog: Making the case for advancing patient safety culture
From brain surgery, childbirth and hip replacements, to collecting a prescription from a community pharmacy, as patients we expect every...
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Blog: biggest game change for pharmacy?
I may not have known it at the time, but my university years definitely helped shape me into the studious-but-spirited...
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How the CCA is engaging with MPs on medicines supply and other key issues
Julie Cooper MP pictured with the team at the LloydsPharmacy branch in Burnley The CCA has been engaging with MPs...
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Blog: our plans for local pharmacy engagement
There’s still a lot of uncertainty for us, mainly because the community pharmacy contractual framework negotiations are still to begin, but it’s clear that community pharmacy has an important role to play in prevention and urgent care.
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Joint statement on medicines supply
Over the past months we have been working closely with colleagues from across the pharmacy sector, the Department of Health...
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Blog: DMIRS and the “Clapham omnibus”
What would the average person “on the Clapham omnibus” do if they were experiencing conjunctivitis? For those unfamiliar with this...
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CCA leads sector to deliver HMRC workshop on possible changes to locums’ tax status
The CCA will host a seminar today (13 February) with HMRC and representatives from across community pharmacy and other sectors...
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Community pharmacies can do more to detect high blood pressure if they are better commissioned to provide such checks, audit suggests
Community pharmacies can do more to detect high blood pressure if they are better commissioned to provide such checks, a...
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CCA responds to Review Steering Group proposals on pharmacy representation
Following the publication of the Review Steering Group proposals on pharmacy representation Malcolm Harrison, Chief Executive of the Company Chemists’...