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NPA to hold second ‘day of action’ in September

NPA plans day of protest to drive funding issues home to incoming government

04 Jul 2024

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Pharmacist Support 2023 Impact Report highlights digital benefits

The charity's investment in digital infrastructure saw visits to its website surge by 49 per cent in 2023, with a 47 per cent increase in pages viewed compared to 2022

02 Jul 2024

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Suspended sentence for pharmacist who illegally sold prescription opioids

Belfast pharmacist who could not explain drug register discrepancies spared jail

02 Jul 2024

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Report calls for community pharmacy ARRS funding to address workforce challenges

Sector can play a much bigger role in medicines optimisation if right levers are in place, says new report.

28 Jun 2024

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‘Our time is now’: Pharmacy technicians welcome PGD law change

'Our potential has been recognised' APTUK says as law comes into effect.

27 Jun 2024

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RPS: ‘Hundreds’ of pharmacies already allowing P medicine self-selection

RPS says it wanted to learn more about 'disappointing' GPhC decision

21 Jun 2024

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‘Huge number’ of pharmacies take part in NPA blackout to protest cuts

Pharmacies across the UK take part in day of symbolic action

21 Jun 2024

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Online zopiclone sales contributed to veteran’s death, says coroner

Coroner issues damning criticism of companies selling medicines online.

19 Jun 2024

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RPS Charter Award presented to Ade Williams

Mr Williams was presented with the prestigious award yesterday by RPS chief executive Paul Bennett and president Claire Anderson.

19 Jun 2024

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PDA election manifesto calls for new cohort of MPs to 'embrace pharmacy'

The PDA emphasises the need for a sustainable NHS, investment in the workforce, and integration across the system.

18 Jun 2024

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Boots accuracy technician struck off after 'falsifying clinical checks'

Removal 'the only proportionate outcome' following ACT's 'gross breach of trust' says GPhC.

12 Jun 2024

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Numark chairman questions NPA’s June 20 loss-making claim

Harry McQuillan said the average UK pharmacy was not loss making in the last third of the month.

12 Jun 2024

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GPhC receives record FtP concerns amid capacity worries

Organisational capacity still a challenge for regulator as it receives record complaint numbers.

11 Jun 2024

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Pharmacy technicians can supply medicines under PGDs from June 26

No immediate change in service provision expected until directions and specifications are agreed, says CPE.

07 Jun 2024

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French pharmacists strike over closures, shortages and online pharmacy proposals

Up to 90 per cent of French pharmacies closing their doors in one-day strike

30 May 2024

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RPS publishes manifesto to influence MPs ahead of general election

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has published seven issues which it said pharmacy teams should canvass their local MPs on.

28 May 2024

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