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NHSE and GPhC warn of “exceptional challenges” facing pharmacy teams

In an unusual move, David Webb and Duncan Rudkin seek to reassure pharmacists that current pressures would be taken into account in the event of regulatory action.

04 Jan 2024 , 3 Min Article

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We secured over £500k in settlements for members in 2023, claims PDA

The union said it helped individual employed pharmacists secure pay-outs ranging from under £10,000 to over £125,000.

03 Jan 2024 , 4 Min Article

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Labour accuses government of not supporting pharmacy services

Shadow Health Minister Karin Smyth took a swipe at the government’s record on supporting pharmacy services during questions on Health and Social Care on July 11.

11 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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IPAs celebrate heroics of independent pharmacies in the Commons

The awards drew politicians and leading pharmacy figures and saw six hotly contested awards handed out.

03 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC standards 'flexible' on support for Ukrainian refugees

Regulator issues a statement on support efforts for those fleeing to Britain.

23 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Scotland to increase MPharm student places by 40 per cent

The Scottish Government has outlined plans to expand the country’s pharmacist workforce.

15 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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RPS promises to remove all 'directly invested Russian assets'

The RPS pledged its support to health workers facing "unimaginable conditions" in Ukraine.

09 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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European pharmacists condemn 'astonishing' Ukraine invasion

Pharmacist trade unions pledge their support to Ukraine amid Russian invasion.

01 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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EPB chair: Government must support pharmacy to help NHS recover

Govind says pharmacy can help clear the backlog of care as suggested by the health and social care committee.

10 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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SNP member tables parliamentary motion to discuss IPA winner in Scotland

John-Paul Mackie won the Independent Pharmacist of the Year Award at the Independent Pharmacy Awards.

07 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC warns pharmacy minister of "serious" funding pressures

Ongoing funding pressures, workforce and capacity are taking a toll, the minister heard.

22 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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RSG rejects claims LPC vote will disenfranchise independents

Burdon says two-thirds majority rule will ensure high voter engagement.

28 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Tory MP: We need to tell public when to visit pharmacies

We need "better communication" on what symptoms can be seen in pharmacy says Simon Fell MP.

27 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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NI pharmacies demand three-year deal after 'years of underfunding'

The sector has battled with inconsistent funding for years, warns CPNI.

27 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Government won't acknowledge our skills, says pharmacist MP

The Government has consistently failed to recognise our value, says Taiwo Owatemi.

19 Oct 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Labour MP campaigns to end HRT prescription charges

Carolyn Harris hopes her bill will help change the law on HRT prescriptions.

06 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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