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Lots of exciting developments coming through following pharmacy technicians being added to the list of professionals able to operate under a PGD. We have already seen the profession being added to the flu vaccine PGD nationally and many organisations at local levels beginning to amend their in-house PGDs for delivery by pharmacy technicians. Four key points for pharmacy technicians and employers to start thinking about to prepare for the future: 1. CPPE have developed an online training course which is fully funded by NHSE for pharmacy technicians to begin preparing to operate under a PGD. The training and details of how to access can be found here: Pharmacy technicians: using patient group directions in practice https://lnkd.in/eWrWGvsY 2. Remember that the PGD documents themselves will detail which professionals can operate under the document and the training required to do so, and so whilst each PGD will differ, the training above provides a good foundation and introduction to prepare for this. 3. Don't forget that the Community Pharmacy Technician: Advancing Your Role course still has places available and can be accessed here: https://lnkd.in/eZx9Mtbk 4. Members of the Kent & Medway Pharmacy Technician Network receive a weekly bulletin summarising all key updates from the week such as these training opportunities, local job vacancies, upcoming network meetings and opportunities to be involved- sign up via messaging me to avoid missing these. It is a hugely exciting time for the pharmacy technician profession to play an increased role in service provision for patients, increasing system capacity and making it easier for patients to access the services that they need. This of course relies on pharmacy technicians and employers understanding the changes and how they can get involved and help us maximise the local impact across Kent & Medway. Liz Fidler David Webb Gaye Lewington Karen Davies Anne Joshua David Heller Indi Sanghera Shane Costigan Wasim Baqir Nirusha Govender Maria Staines

Australian Journal of Pharmacy readers have nominated their #PharmacyHeroes, and we’ve chosen 10 who represent the range scope, and reality of pharmacy in 2023

Learn how to foster inclusivity in the workplace through microaffirmations during the June 18th APhA Hot Topics webinar from 1-2 pm ET. This is an APhA member-only activity that offers CE credit to both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. More details and registration information can be found here: https://ow.ly/8tQm50Sh30M #forpharmacy

NCPA Long-Term Care Division member tips for pharmacists, from pharmacists: 💡 Help your facilities manage warfarin dose adjustments. How: Nicole Schreiner, owner of Streu's Pharmacy Bay Natural, said they put a tickler reminder in their pharmacy management system of upcoming lab draws. They dispense enough warfarin to get the patient through the day labs are drawn, and the tickler serves as a reminder to reach out to the facility about new lab values to complete the consultation. Want more helpful tips? Join today at https://ncpa.org/ltc. #NCPALTC

This report has a fitting title: Under Stress and Duress

🔔 Call to Action for Nevada folks! 🔔 (scroll to bottom) Nevada BOP is stepping up BIG TIME and taking action on the results of the survey they conducted! 👏🏽 I believe this is the first concrete proposal in the nation for safe staffing requirements in community pharmacy. Take a look: https://lnkd.in/gsVcjuBC What are your thoughts on their safe staffing levels, and why? While we may all have varying opinions on what constitutes a safe staffing level, the fact that this draft has been set forth is a monumental win for communities and their pharmacies. This proposal was not made blindly by corporate executives, this was in direct relation to responses from Nevada pharmacists working on the ground right now. ACTION: If you are in Nevada, please attend the BOP meeting on 5/29 to make a public comment (they typically give you 2 minutes). Whether it is in support or to suggest an amendment, **showing up is the only way we get to solutions.** We are the change we’ve been waiting for. Don’t just yell from the stands. Get in the arena. We’ll be right beside you. #TogetheRx #ThePharmacyGuild #SafeStaffingNow #Pharmacists #CommunityPharmacy #PizzaIsNotWorking

It’s been quite a while coming but it looks like - finally - pharmacists are on the way to performing the wider primary care role they have wanted for so long, through the newly launched Pharmacy First scheme. Let’s hope they get the necessary support that will see it succeed, as everyone stands to benefit. #healthcare #consumerhealth #pharmacyfirst #pharmacy #nhsengland #primaryhealthcare #earlyintervention #training Pharmacy Magazine https://lnkd.in/emryfC3a

The latest issue is here - learn more about our oustanding alumni and the exciting work being done by faculty and students in the USC College of Pharmacy.

National Pharmacy Week - Day 1: I became a pharmacist to make a difference in my community. My decision to join a PBM was based on a desire to empower and collaborate with independent pharmacists – building on their critical role in the community. Key to this work is enabling independent pharmacists to serve patients at the top of their license. This #PharmacyWeek I’m sharing my thoughts on the areas we plan to address over the coming months at @ExpressScripts. I welcome you to follow along. #Pharmacyweek #Pharmacistmonth