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PMR limitations contributed to infant’s tragic death, says coroner

Lack of special prescription options contributed to morphine mix-up, says coroner

08 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Chemist4U secures £12 million investment from Pitalia Capital

Anil Pitalia, the head of Pitalia Capital, was impressed by the “huge growth potential” in Chemist4U’s next-day delivery service.

07 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Gabapentinoid prescribing rises two per cent in a year

NHS BSA publishes latest report on dependency forming medicines in England

07 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist given warning as GPhC reverses decision in antisemitism case

London pharmacist issued formal warning as remarks made at 2017 rally found to be antisemitic

06 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Number of vapers in the UK is on the rise, reveals latest figures

The number of female vapers aged 16-24 who smoked on a daily basis hit its highest number since 2014.

06 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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ICP to launch series of articles on revolutionising dispensing

Leading pharmacist Fin McCaul will write a series of articles from next month on how to revolutionise independents' dispensing.

06 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Ministers to debate future of pharmacy at Westminster next week

The debate, which takes place on September 14, was secured by the Conservative MP Peter Aldous.

06 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NHS England lacks respect and understanding of pharmacy

Rowlands chief Nigel Swift became the latest pharmacy figure to criticise NHS England over its poor handling of the flu-Covid vaccine service.

05 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Day Lewis goes with digital locum booking platform as preferred supplier

Day Lewis announces partnership with Locate a Locum

05 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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‘Controlled and limited launch’ for Wegovy

Novo Nordisk has announced that weight loss drug Wegovy (semaglutide) is available from today.

04 Sep 2023 , 2 Min Article

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DH launches consultation on stricter licensing laws for cosmetic procedures

Local authorities to subject providers to more stringent checks through proposed licensing laws

04 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Former journalist and campaigner appointed NPA chief executive

Paul Rees helped persuade NHS England that £2.4 billion a year needed to be invested in general practice during his time at the RCGP.

04 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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RPS appoints new policy and practice lead in Scotland

Fiona McIntyre, whose background is in hospital pharmacy, starts the role in early October.

04 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Boots parent seeks new CEO as Brewer steps down after 2 years

Roz Brewer steps down by mutual agreement with WBA board

01 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Senior executive leaves Society after less than a year in post

The RPS is looking for a new chief education and membership officer after the departure of Neville Carter.

01 Sep 2023 , 2 Min Article

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Five charged in Dudley over ‘illegal online medicine sales’

Charges follow an MHRA investigation into illegally operating websites

01 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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