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Pharmacist FTEs up 5pc while locums down 12pc says latest workforce survey

The number of pharmacists working in community pharmacies in England increased by 5 per cent in 2024 to 28,763, according the 2024 Community Pharmacy Workforce Survey.

01 Jul 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacist struck off for opiate theft and ‘sexualised banter’

Kent pharmacist displayed a pattern of inappropriate behaviour and dishonesty

30 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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NHS pharmacist wins four-figure sum from employment tribunal

Case 'sets a precedent of practical value' says PDA who supported pharmacist

23 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC launches new five-year strategic plan

The regulator has acknowledged the need to improve its performance.

19 Jun 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Amandeep Doll new RPS director for England

Ms Doll is currently head of engagement and professional belonging at the Society.

16 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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‘Positive step’: MPharm students get partial access to NHS bursary scheme

DH extends bursary eligibility to pharmacy students for first time

12 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Charity repeats offer of back-to-school support for pharmacy workers

Charity repeats offer of £150 support to cover back to school costs

11 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Antrim pharmacist stole diazepam over three-year period

Pharmacist enters guilty plea to two diazepam charges

03 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Postgrad bursaries up to £5,000 offered by Leverhulme Trust

If your parent or spouse is a pharmacist, or you are, you could qualify for a bursary of up to £5,000 a year towards the cost of a postgraduate degree.

03 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist Support launches financial wellbeing course

Pharmacist Support has launched a new, free financial wellbeing course for pharmacist with Rebel Finance School.

03 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Suspension for pharmacist who accessed colleague’s private records

Pharmacist claims he wanted to find 'improve working relationship' with 'closed book' colleague.

02 Jun 2025 , 2 Min Article

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NHSE to fund over 3k IP course places – but no DPP funding available

NHSE announces 3,300 fully funded places on IP courses for 2025-26.

29 May 2025 , 2 Min Article

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‘Far fewer’ shifts available for locums as pay rates drop 10%

Locums tell PDA they're getting fewer shifts than they'd like

28 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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RPS launches new mentoring development programme

The RPS is launching a new mentoring development programme to help pharmacists build confidence and improve their mentoring skills.

27 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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GP pharmacist ‘manipulated system’ to prescribe tramadol for partner

County Down pharmacist suspended after 'dishonestly' arranging tramadol prescriptions for family

27 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy to play a key role in NHS reform ambitions, Starmer tells Sigma conference

Starmer references pharmacy's role in the coming 10-year NHS plan

15 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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