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General Pharmaceutical Council appoints new chair

Gisela Abbam has extensive experience in the health and life sciences sector and the formulation of public policy.

16 Feb 2022

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Rowlands superintendent steps down after decade in the role

Stephen Thomas takes over as Rowlands’ superintendent director.

28 Jan 2022

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NHS survey paints complex picture of pharmacist vacancies

Vacancies have doubled, but the number of FTE pharmacists per pharmacy has also risen.

20 Jan 2022

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David Webb to replace Ridge as England's chief pharmacist

Webb will take up his post in February as Keith Ridge retires after 16 years as CPhO.

10 Jan 2022

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CPCS a 'complex mess' and needs reform, says leading GP

Exclusive: Richard Vautrey says the CPCS is complicating patient referrals from practices to pharmacies.

07 Jan 2022

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Pharmacy Forum NI elects new chair

Eamon O'Donnell to replace Sheelin McKeagney as chair of professional body.

10 Dec 2021

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Former IPA winner appointed PSNC committee member

Lindsey Fairbrother is the new East Midlands and South Yorkshire representative.

29 Nov 2021

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EPB chair criticised for registration revoke comments

Govind criticised for comments on pharmacists who refuse emergency supply.

26 Oct 2021

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Talks between RPS and RCGP focused on future collaboration

Discussions largely focused on ensuring the community pharmacist consultation service is maximised.

30 Sep 2021

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Think pharmacy first this winter, says CPNI chief

Gerard Greene has urged people to think about going to a pharmacy this autumn and winter.

24 Sep 2021

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GPhC: Some online prescribing pharmacists ‘out of their depth’

Some pharmacists accused of “not understanding the prescribing process they were involved in”.  

23 Sep 2021

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ACTNow wellbeing campaign starts again next week

The popular wellbeing campaign from Pharmacist Support kicks off this Saturday and runs for five weeks.

22 Sep 2021

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Dukes: I always planned to leave PSNC after 4 years

Leaving now gives my successor time to shape future contract, says Dukes.

16 Sep 2021

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Lloyds superintendent to head up patient safety group

Victoria Steele is the new chair of the Community Pharmacy Patient Safety Group.

26 Aug 2021

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Independent Pharmacy Awards finalists announced

The Awards has a new category this year - the Extra Mile Award.

23 Aug 2021

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Alison Strath officially appointed Scottish CPhO

Strath held the role on an interim basis since October last year.

11 Aug 2021

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