We recently wrote an article for Pharmaceutical Field on the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on community pharmacy in England with particular reference to the accelerated use of the electronic prescription service as an integrated part of the NHS. The article can be viewed here. … [Read more...] about Accelerated use of EPS
Pharmacy Reset & Recover
As community pharmacy reflects on and learns from its excellent response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the time is now right to move forward and plan for reset and recover. Large multiple pharmacy groups are already announcing significant restructuring and remodelling plans in response to the financial, operational and landscape challenges, but where does that leave independent pharmacy? Negotiations on COVID-19 related costs have now begun plus discussions on next steps for implementation of the … [Read more...] about Pharmacy Reset & Recover
Collaboration, integration and transformation
As we all move forward into a reset, reform and recover phase, it is critical that we learn from and build on community pharmacy's excellent and dynamic response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Collaboration If there is one of the many hashtags doing the social media rounds over the last two months that best fits the Coronavirus response it is undoubtedly #allinthistogether We have complete admiration for pharmacy teams who are putting outstanding and safe patient care, often ahead of personal … [Read more...] about Collaboration, integration and transformation
Pharmacy Transformation
Some would say that transformation in pharmacy will never happen, some that it is overdue; others would say its on the horizon, but most are witnessing that it is here and now! We are going to experience a radical and rapid evolution in what community pharmacy looks like and does in the next five years, those who adapt will continue to successfully operate as healthcare providers. In 2009 we looked ahead at what was fairly predictable and being looked for by commissioners. That led to the … [Read more...] about Pharmacy Transformation
The Community Pharmacist Consultation Service
We recently wrote an article for Pharmacy Magazine on why this service is important for community pharmacy in England as an integrated part of the NHS. The article can be viewed here. … [Read more...] about The Community Pharmacist Consultation Service