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Public see pharmacies as key to the future of healthcare in wake of

WEB55% of the public have visited a pharmacy during the COVID19 crisis to collect prescriptions, buy medicines or seek medical advice. 89% of people believe pharmacies are playing an essential role in the COVID19 crisis. The vast majority of respondents (77%) say it is important to have face-to-face contact with their pharmacist.

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Travel PGD services

WEBYou can support your Travel health service with the Pharmadoctor travel health service package. Advantages of the eTool. The eTool is consultation guidance software which guides you seamlessly through a full online travel health risk-assessment. It calculates which vaccinations and/or malaria prophylaxis are recommended for the trip (based on …

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Healthy Living Champion course

WEBThe Healthy Living Champion course is broken down as follows: Module 1: Health and health inequalities. Module 2: Effective communication. Module 3: Promotion of health and wellbeing. Module 4: Impact of behaviour change in health and wellbeing. Students enrolled also benefit from a variety of resources. This course is available in paper and e

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Information on weight management and obesity

WEBObesity is usually defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or above. BMI between 25 and 30 is classified as ‘overweight’. The survey, published in December 2022, found that men are more likely than women to be overweight or obese (68.6% of men, 59.0% of women). People aged 45-74 are most likely to be overweight or obese.

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Who we are and what we do

WEBWho we are and what we do. Established by pharmacists to support pharmacies the NPA is here to fight for community pharmacy, support your work and promote the amazing service you provide your community. Our Board. The NPA Board of Management comprises 14 NPA members, who are elected by the membership on a regional basis across the UK.

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Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework: What you need to …

WEBThe NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) is a new NHS Advanced Service introduced for provision in community pharmacies in England and will launch on 29 October 2019. This page will be continuously updated with NPA resources and guidance to help you, our members, understand what you need to do and how you can deliver.

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Understanding the Global Sum – Community Pharmacy funding …

WEBKey points from this webinar: 1. CCGs are responsible for the reimbursement elements of community pharmacy funding and NHS England looks after the £2.592 billion ‘global sum’ which incorporates £800 million of retained ‘buying margin’. Action – The agreed amount has to be delivered in the year so any practice to reduce the number of

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The NHS Ambassador programme – information session [7pm-8pm]

WEBThe NHS Ambassador programme, through Inspiring the Future, connects NHS staff with schools to take part in a range of fun and interactive careers activities in 2023. Health Education Englane are inviting pharmacy professionals to find out more about becoming an NHS Pharmacy Ambassador by joining an information session on Monday 6th February

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Making Changes Meeting Needs

WEBThe NPA has published a medium-term prospectus for the development of pharmacy services in England. It follows months of dialogue with NPA members about what a clinical future could look like for the sector. ‘Making Changes

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NPA Conference 2021

WEBThe NPA will once again be hosting a virtual conference for its members and guests starting on the 5 July. We’re offering the latest practice, clinical and technology insight, and look forward to welcome you to one or more of our online sessions. Making a better future community pharmacy in the post-pandemic world. 5 – 8 July 2021.

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Medicine Counter Assistant Course (Pharmacy Interact)

WEBThe NPA’s market leading Medicines Counter Assistant (Interact) course meets the minimum training requirements outlined by the GPhC for staff working on the medicines counter. This fully accredited course provides essential knowledge required to sell medicines over the counter and provide appropriate healthcare advice.

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National Summit 2020: Electronic prescribing in Hospitals

WEB“Over the next five years, all providers will be expected to implement electronic prescribing systems to reduce errors by up to 30%.” NHS Long Term Plan, NHS England 2019

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Health & Safety Advisory Service

WEBYour NPA membership entitles you to FREE unlimited usage of the Health & Safety Advisory Service. As an employer, you have a legal responsibility to protect the health and safety of your employees and anyone affected by your activities. We can help you reduce risk and improve the wellbeing of your employees, patients, customers and any visitor

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Why is it important for pharmacy to invest in digital technology

WEBDigital pharmacy is set to become the norm with 73% of all 55-64 year olds and 40% of over 65s (the biggest users of community pharmacy) having access to in the internet via a smartphone (1). • We are already seeing the impact from early digital disruptors on prescription volumes and OTC sales through the provision of click and …

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Promoting your pharmacy

WEBAsk Your Pharmacist support materials. A suite of materials to help you promote your pharmacy. Go to resources. Public health campaigns Maximise patient understanding by increasing your promotional activity and take advantage of …

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Delivering medicines safely & effectively

WEBThe NPA’s GPhC accredited course was the first in the market developed specifically for staff that deliver medicines to patients. The course is fully accredited by the GPhC as meeting the minimum training requirements. The course provides staff with critical knowledge on delivering medicines to ensure the safety of patients and reduce the

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NPA Pharmacy Technician Course

WEBThe NPA Pharmacy Technician course is an GPhC accredited course that emphasises the highest standards of excellence. Upon successful completion of this course, your Pre-registration trainee pharmacy technician will earn a distinctive and professionally recognised qualification. The course goes through the NPA’s own in-house quality assurance

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Dispensing and prescribing errors – Scotland Patient Safety …

WEBTo report any patient safety incident, please use the confidential report form: Patient Safety Incident Reporting (Scotland) For further information, advice and/or support on any patient safety or pharmacy topic/mater, please contact the NPA Pharmacy team on 01727 891800 or email at [email protected].

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Stamford Pharmacy

WEBGet in touch 01727 858687. General Enquiries: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. NPA Advice & Support Line: Monday to Friday 9am - 6pm. Press enquiries - [email protected]

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Roopson Pharmacy

WEBRole Details. Pre-Registration Pharmacist required. Application closing date 31/07/2018.

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