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Rise in registered pharmacists 'not enough to meet community pharmacy’s capacity needs’

Report from employer bodies says sector has less workforce capacity than four years ago

08 Oct 2026

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PSA tells health secretary GPhC repeatedly fails to promptly resolve FtP cases

The Professional Standards Authority told Yvette Cooper the GPhC has not met the “timeliness of investigations” standard since 2019.

06 Oct 2026

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Use of pharmacists on doctor rotas ‘puts patients at risk’ says BMA

BMA publishes members’ reports of alleged incidents after APs used to cover rotas

28 Sep 2026

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Over 280,000 people in England saw their pharmacy close in first eight months of 2026

National Pharmacy Association research found patients travel significant lengths to access care.

28 Sep 2026

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Suspension for locum accused of being under the influence of alcohol at work

Pharmacist suspended following drink-driving convictions and concerns raised by Boots staff

28 Sep 2026

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Framework to expand independent prescribing across UK launched by NPA

The framework said there must be “sustainable remuneration and routine NHS commissioning" for independent prescribing.

25 Sep 2026

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Research to explore challenges for pharmacies in tackling codeine use

Pharmacists struggle with unclear referral pathways say Ulster University researchers

25 Sep 2026

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Insurance claims from pharmacy vaccinations up 125%, says NPAI

Make notes of all consultations in case of claims, says NPA Insurance

22 Sep 2026

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Regulator issues CD storage enforcement action against care home DSP

‘System-wide’ risk management failures uncovered at London-based DSP

22 Sep 2026

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CPE warns Labour not to push more work on pharmacies without ‘proper support’

Community Pharmacy England chief Janet Morrison warned Labour it risks undermining pharmacy services ahead of its party conference this weekend.

21 Sep 2026

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Coroner makes GP referral warning following propranolol overdose death

Coroner issues report after inquest into young Essex woman’s death

17 Sep 2026

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PDA warns against ‘raising public expectations’ with Pharmacy First expansion

Promoting service as a fast walk-in option risks causing conflict, says PDA

15 Sep 2026

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Pharmacist suspended for role in sending controlled drugs to US

FtP committee finds pharmacist should have questioned mentor’s business practices

14 Sep 2026

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Allied Pharmacies told to pay out £38k in ‘slam dunk’ harassment tribunal

Former employees suffered harassment relating to their sexual orientation, finds tribunal

14 Sep 2026

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Conditions for pharmacist after Covid sharps stored in black bags

Pharmacist told not to work for family-owned businesses or in separate vaccination services

09 Sep 2026

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Superintendent suspended over marriage proposals to teenage apprentice

Superintendent pharmacist exploited power imbalance with young apprentice, finds GPhC

08 Sep 2026

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