UK Industry Supports Plan To Expand Pharmacists’ Self-Care Powers

PAGB and Haleon are supporting a UK government plan to enable English community pharmacists to manage and treat individuals for seven common conditions, including sinusitis, sore throat, and uncomplicated urinary tract infections, and dispensing prescription-only medicines without a prior GP visit. 

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The UK consumer healthcare industry association, PAGB, and Haleon have come out in support of a new government plan to give more powers to English pharmacists to support people to self-care.

Launched on 31 January, the NHS Pharmacy First advanced service enables community pharmacists to complete episodes of care for patients without the need for the patient to visit their

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