Ask Me Anything: NHS Pharmacy First Plus & UCF Module

2025Feb-25NHS Pharmacy First ScotlandUCFNHS Pharmacy First PlusLatest News
Written by Robbie Collins

Published: 20/01/25

Do you have questions about NHS Pharmacy First Scotland / NHS PFS Plus and or the UCF Module?

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Join us for an Ask Me Anything webinar on Microsoft Teams, this is open to all members and their pharmacy teams.

📅 Tuesday 11th March
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