Topic: pharmacy first
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Over 423,000 Pharmacy First consultations delivered in first three months
26th July 2024
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Pharmacy First: Tips for diagnosing and treating infected insect bites
8th July 2024
![CPE looking to secure ongoing Pharmacy First funding in core contract](https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images.thepharmacist.co.uk/wp-media-folder-the-pharmacist/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CPE-looking-to-secure-ongoing-Pharmacy-First-funding-in-core-contract-500x350.jpg)
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CPE looking to secure ongoing Pharmacy First funding in core contract
3rd July 2024
![NHSE will allow GPs to switch off pharmacy access to patient records](https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images.thepharmacist.co.uk/wp-media-folder-the-pharmacist/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/NHSE-will-allow-GPs-to-switch-off-pharmacy-access-to-patient-records-500x350.jpg)
Community
NHSE: 'Odd' for GPs to turn off pharmacy update record
3rd July 2024
![GPs could switch off Pharmacy First system as part of collective action](https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images.thepharmacist.co.uk/wp-media-folder-the-pharmacist/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GPs-could-switch-off-Pharmacy-First-system-as-part-of-collective-action-500x350.jpg)
Community
GPs urged to switch off Pharmacy First Update Record to 'avoid workload dump'
1st July 2024
![A new IT functionality to ‘simplify’ referrals from GP practices to community pharmacies is currently being rolled out, NHS England has said.](https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images.thepharmacist.co.uk/wp-media-folder-the-pharmacist/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/A-new-IT-functionality-to-‘simplify-referrals-from-GP-practices-to-community-pharmacies-is-currently-being-rolled-out-NHS-England-has-said-500x350.jpg)
Community
New IT to ‘simplify’ Pharmacy First GP referrals being rolled out
26th June 2024
![Claim Pharmacy First for any minor ailment referral, says CPE](https://www.thepharmacist.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Claim-Pharmacy-First-for-any-minor-ailment-referral-says-CPE-500x350.jpg)
Community
Claim Pharmacy First for any minor ailment GP referral, says CPE
19th June 2024
![Reform UK: ‘Pharmacy First, GP Second, A&E Last’](https://www.thepharmacist.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Reform-UK-‘Pharmacy-First-GP-Second-AE-Last-500x350.jpg)
Community
Reform UK: ‘Pharmacy First, GP Second, A&E Last’
18th June 2024
![CCA pharmacies have delivered over 200,000 Pharmacy First consultations](https://www.thepharmacist.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CCA-pharmacies-have-delivered-over-200000-Pharmacy-First-consultations-2-500x350.jpg)
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CCA pharmacies have delivered over 200,000 Pharmacy First consultations
14th June 2024
![PGD changes won’t apply to Pharmacy First, says CPE](https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images.thepharmacist.co.uk/wp-media-folder-the-pharmacist/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PGD-changes-wont-apply-to-Pharmacy-First-says-CPE-500x350.jpg)
Community
Pharmacy technicians will not provide Pharmacy First under PGD changes, says CPE
6th June 2024
![Pharmacy technicians can deliver Pharmacy First from end of month](https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images.thepharmacist.co.uk/wp-media-folder-the-pharmacist/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Pharmacy-technicians-can-deliver-Pharmacy-First-from-end-of-month-500x350.jpg)
Community
Pharmacy technicians able to supply meds under PGDs from end of month
5th June 2024
![Cut NHS managers to pay for Pharmacy First expansion, suggests PM](https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images.thepharmacist.co.uk/wp-media-folder-the-pharmacist/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Cut-NHS-managers-to-pay-for-Pharmacy-First-expansion-suggests-PM-500x350.jpg)
Community
Conservatives pledge to expand Pharmacy First to include acne and chest infections
3rd June 2024
![MPs seek to hold government to account on Pharmacy First IT](https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images.thepharmacist.co.uk/wp-media-folder-the-pharmacist/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MPs-seek-to-hold-government-to-account-on-Pharmacy-First-IT-500x350.jpg)
Community
MPs seek to hold government to account on Pharmacy First digital
31st May 2024
![GP referrals 'key' to Pharmacy First success, finds CCA analysis](https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images.thepharmacist.co.uk/wp-media-folder-the-pharmacist/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/GP-referrals-key-to-Pharmacy-First-success-finds-CCA-analysis-500x350.jpg)
Community
GP referrals 'key' to Pharmacy First success, analysis suggests
30th May 2024
![Early spike in demand for insect bites and stings advice, suggests NHSE](https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images.thepharmacist.co.uk/wp-media-folder-the-pharmacist/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Early-spike-in-demand-for-insect-bites-and-stings-advice-suggests-NHSE-500x350.jpg)
Clinical
Early spike in demand for insect bites advice, suggests NHSE
28th May 2024
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Pharmacy First: Top tips for diagnosing and treating acute sinusitis
24th May 2024
![Pharmacy First: No plans to replace referral requirement with walk-in approach](https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images.thepharmacist.co.uk/wp-media-folder-the-pharmacist/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Pharmacy-First-No-plans-to-replace-referral-requirement-with-walk-in-approach-500x350.jpg)
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Pharmacy First: No plans to replace referral requirement with walk-in approach
17th May 2024
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Clinical
Pharmacy First: Top tips for managing otitis media
13th May 2024
![CPE: ‘Critical’ to measure unpaid work driven by Pharmacy First](https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images.thepharmacist.co.uk/wp-media-folder-the-pharmacist/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CPE-‘Critical-to-measure-unpaid-work-driven-by-Pharmacy-First-500x350.jpg)
Community
CPE: ‘Critical’ to measure unpaid work driven by Pharmacy First
7th May 2024
![CCA data suggests pharmacists following Pharmacy First antibiotics guidance](https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images.thepharmacist.co.uk/wp-media-folder-the-pharmacist/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CCA-data-suggests-pharmacists-following-Pharmacy-First-antibiotics-guidance-500x350.jpg)
Community
Pharmacists 'closely following' Pharmacy First antibiotics guidance
1st May 2024
![Pharmacists spending time on unpaid Pharmacy First consultations, survey shows](https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images.thepharmacist.co.uk/wp-media-folder-the-pharmacist/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Pharmacists-spending-time-on-unpaid-Pharmacy-First-consultations-survey-shows-500x350.jpg)
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Pharmacists spending time on unpaid Pharmacy First consultations, survey shows
26th April 2024
![Just one pharmacy IT supplier has enabled integrated Pharmacy First GP updates](https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images.thepharmacist.co.uk/wp-media-folder-the-pharmacist/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Just-one-pharmacy-IT-supplier-has-enabled-integrated-Pharmacy-First-GP-updates-500x350.jpg)
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Just one pharmacy IT supplier has enabled integrated Pharmacy First GP updates
26th April 2024
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Pharmacy First: Top tips for managing acute sore throats
23rd April 2024
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Dermatology and wound care
Pharmacy First: Top tips for managing non-bullous impetigo
12th April 2024
![Pharmacy services targets: ‘Quality must not be sacrificed for quantity’](https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images.thepharmacist.co.uk/wp-media-folder-the-pharmacist/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Pharmacy-services-targets-‘Quality-must-not-be-sacrificed-for-quantity-500x350.jpg)
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PDA warns pharmacy targets 'must not sacrifice quality for quantity'
10th April 2024
![NHSE plans to ‘grow patient volumes’ across pharmacy services](https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images.thepharmacist.co.uk/wp-media-folder-the-pharmacist/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NHSE-plans-to-‘grow-patient-volumes-across-pharmacy-services-500x350.jpg)
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NHSE plans to ‘grow patient volumes’ across pharmacy services
9th April 2024
![MPs call on health secretary to solve ‘acute pharmacy funding crisis’](https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images.thepharmacist.co.uk/wp-media-folder-the-pharmacist/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MPs-call-on-health-secretary-to-solve-‘acute-pharmacy-funding-crisis-500x350.jpg)
Community
MPs call on health secretary to solve ‘acute pharmacy funding crisis’
8th April 2024
![‘No Change’ Expected In Antibiotic Use Under Pharmacy First](https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images.thepharmacist.co.uk/wp-media-folder-the-pharmacist/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/‘No-change-expected-in-antibiotic-use-under-Pharmacy-First-500x350.jpg)
Community
‘No change’ expected in antibiotic use under Pharmacy First
27th March 2024
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