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WE recognise that informing your member of staff that they are underperforming may be a daunting prospect and that you may be wondering where to start. This article provides an insight on: 1. The definition of underperformance 2. Possible causes 3. Communicating an Informal Plan 4. Communicating a Formal Performance Improvement Plan 5. What to […]

THE Guardian newspaper reported on a new review of paracetamol and concluded that “Paracetamol doesn’t help lower-back pain or arthritis.” The review found no evidence that paracetamol had a significant positive effect, compared to placebo in relieving pain and disability in cases of acute lower back pain and was only minimally effective in osteoarthritis. The findings for lower back pain […]

COMMUNITY Pharmacy Scotland has produced some key facts about the Scottish Government Circular PCA(P)(2015)7 which amends remuneration arrangements from April 1. Key Facts * Dispensing Pool increases by 4% from £68.8m to £71.4m annually. This equates to £5.95m per month * Pharmaceutical Needs Payment increases from £3.6m to £3.84m. * The fee for submitting 12 […]

THE Independent Pharmacy Federation is merging with the National Pharmacy Association and will cease to exist from March 31.  In a statement, the organisation said: “The IPF Board has decided that we can do more for independents if we have a stronger sector and a bigger organisation. Both organisations will work to maximise the expertise, insights, relationships […]

FROM 1st February 2015, PSD will commence automation of payment for electronic instalment dispensed claims. Community Pharmacy Scotland has produced a key facts document to help explain the  implications of the change.