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‘No liaison with pharmacy’: Epilepsy patient died after missed valproate doses

New care team failed to make adequate records of patient's regimen, writes coroner

27 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Two pharmacy workers charged with theft and supply of drugs to appear in court

Stuart Eales, 54, and Louise Larby, 41, both formerly of Yeovil, were charged with theft of controlled drugs while working for a pharmacy.

27 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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CPE: ‘Not clear’ when contract talks will conclude as April changes ruled out

Current arrangements to 'roll over' on April 1 as talks continue, says negotiator

27 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist with three drink-driving convictions suspended by GPhC for two months

Craig Stephan Tibbitts was convicted for the third time in November 2023 after pleading guilty to drink-driving.

27 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Sexually transmitted Shigella on rise as antibiotic resistance concerns grow

The latest figures, published today, reveal there were 2,560 diagnoses last year, rising from 2,052 in 2023 and 2,318 in 2024.

26 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Coroner challenges Streeting on epilepsy medication availability after tragic death

The senior coroner for Bedfordshire and Luton said there were concerns about access to medicine following the death of 58-year-old Paul Nash.

26 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC confirms renewal fees to rise by 6% in September

We'll use up reserves if we don't raise your fees, GPhC tells registrants

26 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Smashed shelves and racist remarks: Is abuse toward pharmacy staff taken seriously?

Abuse and intimidation are commonplace for many pharmacies, CPE survey finds

26 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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‘Ethical bank’ lends £20m to 14 pharmacy contractors

Lending supported a total of 22 pharmacies, over half in areas of high deprivation

25 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Leeds City Council commissions pharmacy stop smoking PGD service

Community Pharmacy West Yorkshire told ICP varenicline and cytisinicline will be supplied under the PGD to improve access to treatments.

25 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist Support teams up with Orion Pharma to champion pharmacy wellbeing

Pharmacist Support has teamed up with Orion Pharma to improve wellbeing in pharmacy

25 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Codeine export superintendent pharmacist struck off after United Nations tipoff

East London pharmacist dispensed CDs for US patients without a Home Office licence

24 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Health minister hints migraine could be added to Pharmacy First in Lords debate

Baroness Merron was asked if Labour will “include and fund” migraine in the scheme.

24 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies remain on frontline of shortages crisis warns RPS

New report paints stark picture of continuing widespread medicines shortages, diverting pharmacists from patient-facing care.

24 Mar 2026 , 2 Min Article

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ADHD patients risk getting duplicate prescriptions from GPs and private clinics

A coroner said neither Louis Saunders' GP or an ADHD clinic knew about the other’s ongoing prescribing of his medications

24 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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PSNI launches public consultation on draft standards for pharmacist prescribers

The Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland wants views on the standards setting out "regulatory expectations for pharmacist prescribers".

23 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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