All community pharmacy articles
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PHE/DH/DWP guidelinePHE management of patient/staff exposure to COVID-19
This summary provides guidance on the management of staff and patients according to exposures, symptoms, and test results
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
NHS England COVID-19 vaccination SOP
This standard operating procedure (SOP) summary describes the operating model and design requirements for safe delivery of COVID-19 vaccines in the community
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News
UK government publishes largest ever vaccination delivery plan
The British government has set out a plan that aims to vaccinate millions of people against COVID-19 by the spring
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NICE guideline
NICE CKS—constipation in adults
Areas covered in the summary include: advice for those with the condition, management (short-duration and chronic), secondary causes of the condition, and prescribing information
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE COVID-19 vaccination guidance
A concise summary of guidance for healthcare professionals about the COVID-19 vaccination programme
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News
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine approved by MHRA
The Moderna vaccine has become the third COVID-19 vaccine—and the second mRNA COVID-19 vaccine—to be approved for use in the UK
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NICE guideline
NICE ‘long COVID’ guideline
Recommendations for identifying and managing ‘long-COVID’ in primary care
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE influenza immunisation 2020/21 guideline
This Guidelines summary covers key information on expansion of the 2020-21 flu immunisation programme.
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NICE guideline
NICE guideline on the treatment of human and animal bites
Overview This summary provides an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for human and animal bites (excluding insect bites) in adults, young people and children aged 72 hours and over. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance. It includes a visual summary of the ...
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE UTI guideline
A brief guide to the diagnosis and management of UTIs in primary care, which includes clear algorithms for the assessment of urinary symptoms.
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NHS guideline
NHS England COVID-19 guidance for community pharmacy
This standard operating procedure summary sets out general principles for the delivery of services during the COVID-19 pandemic, and requires local interpretation
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NHS guideline
Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) 2020/2021 part 2
This summary of the Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) 2020/21 is intended as an aide-memoir or checklist for community pharmacists and must be viewed in conjuction with the full guidance which gives detailed instructions on what must be completed and submitted
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NHS guideline
Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) 2020/2021 part 1
Overview This summary of the Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) 2020/21 is intended as an aide-memoir or checklist for community pharmacists and must be viewed in conjuction with the full guidance which gives detailed instructions on what must be completed and submitted. View the Pharmacy ...
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NICE guideline
COVID-19 rapid guideline: managing COVID-19 symptoms in the community
The purpose of this guideline is to provide recommendations for managing COVID‑19 symptoms for patients in the community, including at the end of life. It also includes recommendations about managing medicines for these patients, and protecting staff from infection
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News
Community pharmacies in England could run phlebotomy services, says NHS report
A new report says that community pharmacies could be used to provide phlebotomy services, making blood tests more convenient and accessible for patients
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NICE guideline
NICE antimicrobial prescribing guideline for insect bites and stings
This Guidelines summary covers an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for insect and spider bites and stings in adults, young people, and children
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NICE guideline
NICE CKS—otitis externa for community pharmacy
Covering diagnosis, management, and topical treatments for inflammation of the external ear canal
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NICE guideline
Community pharmacies: promoting health and wellbeing
This quality standard covers how community pharmacies can support the health and wellbeing of the local population, and describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement
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News
London pharmacies aim to make capital healthier under new strategy
New strategy to make community pharmacy instrumental in London’s health and social care
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE COVID-19 infection prevention and control guidance
Summary of the latest UK guidance on infection prevention and control measures for COVID-19.
