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Commission launched to examine pharmacy professional leadership across UK

The UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership will meet up to four times this year.

07 Jun 2022

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Derbyshire pharmacy group bolsters its portfolio with acquisition

Peak Pharmacy bought Shires Pharmacies Limited and its three pharmacies for an undisclosed fee.

07 Jun 2022

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Nine of 42 ICBs to be given commissioning powers next month

Former chief pharmaceutical officer for England Keith Ridge described it as “very significant."

06 Jun 2022

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GPhC defends decision to scrap IP rule despite concerns over inexperience

The GPhC warned last month that “clinically inexperienced independent prescribers" were operating online.

01 Jun 2022

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RPS ‘thinking about’ launching professional indemnity cover

RPS gauging members' interest in a potential new indemnity service.

31 May 2022

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Wales to roll out EPS to some pharmacies next summer

Trial in a "small number" of pharmacies and surgeries in summer 2023 will be followed by full roll out.

31 May 2022

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Online pharmacy failed to check suicide patient’s record

A pharmacist working for an online pharmacy prescribed the patient with propranolol.

31 May 2022

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NICE to review evidence on HRT and cancer risk in menopause guidance

NICE to review new evidence on menopause care and potentially revisit its guidelines.

30 May 2022

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Asda owners may drop Boots bid over price concerns

Boots parent WBA reportedly asked Asda owners to increase their offer for the multiple.

30 May 2022

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Health board warns contractors it may withhold pay over pharmacy closures

Hywel Dda health board introduces new procedures to curb record rates of temporary closures.

27 May 2022

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NPA welcomes primary care review findings

Fuller Stocktake envisages more integrated working, with a distinct role for pharmacies.

27 May 2022

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Antiemetics linked to increased stroke risk

People receiving ADAs over three times more likely to experience ischaemic stroke in a French study.

27 May 2022

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Sale of Lloyds delaying pharmacist pay agreement, says PDA

Two previous pay rise offers have been rejected by the union as unacceptable to members.

26 May 2022

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GPhC council get £2.5k pay rises to ‘attract high calibre members’

Council members voted on a 20 per cent increase to their pay in a recent meeting,

26 May 2022

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NI chief pharmacist launches medicine safety campaign

'Know, Check, Ask' campaign launched in over 500 pharmacies in Northern Ireland.

25 May 2022

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RPS urges Government to draft pharmacy workforce retention strategy

Pharmacists at high risk of burnout, the RPS warns health select committee.

25 May 2022

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