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Lloyds forced to attend pharmacist redundancy tribunal – despite dim chance of payout

Liquidation means compensation hopes are dim but tribunal will still go ahead.

18 Apr 2024 , 2 Min Article

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‘Constantly elevated’ drug shortages becoming ‘the new normal’, report warns

Why are medicines shortages getting so severe? A Nuffield Trust report investigates.

18 Apr 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Number of pharmacies in Wales at ‘lowest number in memory’

Warning about the impact of poor funding, Community Pharmacy Wales said as of April 2024, Wales had 686 pharmacies.

18 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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NI health minister approves £5m increase in pharmacy’s retained margin

Robin Swann said community pharmacy’s retained margin will go from £26.5 million to £31.5 million.

18 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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DH targets puberty suppressing hormones ‘loopholes’ for overseas prescribers

Health secretary says 'nothing is off the table' in tackling overseas 'loopholes'.

17 Apr 2024 , 2 Min Article

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GPhC to consult on pharmacy technician education and training

The GPhC says it wants to make sure the standards “are equipping trainee pharmacy technicians for developing roles”.

17 Apr 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Same-day delivery digital pharmacy secures £9m growth investment

Phlo says it will use investment to grow staff headcount and expand geographic reach

17 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC might relinquish its ‘covert surveillance’ powers

GPhC's risk committee asks if the powers – which have never been used – are needed

16 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist Support marks 183rd birthday with series of events

Pharmacist Support has set itself a target of raising £1 million over the next four years.

16 Apr 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacy owner calls for more police patrols as violence goes “crazy” in Hanley

Navid Kaleem said CCTV footage at Derby Street Pharmacy revealed a woman was subjected to a brutal, unprovoked assault.

16 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Four arrested as Avon and Somerset Police probe illegal sale of prescription medicines

The force, which did not name the pharmacy, said it was alerted after the business’s audit revealed the drugs were missing.

15 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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NPA announces roadshow dates

The NPA is hitting the road with a series of face-to-face member events across England. Details here.

15 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Conservative MP criticises Asda over closure of branch in Cornwall

Scott Mann accused Asda of making an “extremely disappointing” decision to close its branch in Bodmin at short notice.

15 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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One-third of PDA members have had Pharmacy First targets set by employers

PDA warns employers not to revisit MUR-type 'league table' tactics.

12 Apr 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Study: Independents optimistic about turnover but face big challenges

The study by CIG Research revealed independents were not hopeful about their prospects of generating a profit in 2024.

12 Apr 2024 , 6 Min Article

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NHS invests £1.5m in boosting London placements for MPharm students

NHS England pumps £1.5m into expansion of placements in the capital

11 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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