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Man to pay £1k compensation after 'threatening to kill' Day Lewis staff

IoW man ordered to pay £200 to five staff members after 'threatening to kill them'

23 Apr 2026

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‘Ludicrous’: IPA seeks legal advice on dispensing at a loss ‘requirement’

Trade body seeking advice 'to clarify the rights of contractors' as costs spiral

21 Apr 2026

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Prepare for the unexpected

Having a clear and workable response in a crisis is key, as legal experts Richard Hough and Isobel Netherwood explain.

14 Apr 2026

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Pharmacists not protected by ‘deeply flawed’ Assisted Dying Bill, warns former Paralympian

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson said the Bill "fails to safeguard the rights of organisations and individuals who conscientiously object”.

31 Mar 2026

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The Digital Omnibus and pharmacy data compliance

What the Digital Omnibus Package proposes and why it matters to the independent pharmacy sector.

11 Mar 2026

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Why family-run pharmacies face unique risks

The close alignment of family and business life can bring stability but it also pulls the pharmacy sharply into the spotlight.

11 Feb 2026

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Employment Rights Bill: What you need to know

These changes have practical implications for independents who rely on small, flexible teams to deliver care, as our legal experts explain.

13 Jan 2026

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GPhC confirms supervision legislation launch timeframes

Pharmacists will be able to authorise pharmacy technicians to hand out checked and bagged prescriptions from January 7 next yeaR.

12 Dec 2025

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A financial viability test for prospective pharmacy owners?

Should prospective pharmacy owners have to demonstrate their financial viability? There are reasons why this wouldn’t work, says David Reissner.

18 Nov 2025

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Serial shoplifter banned from all Boots stores in England and Wales

Criminal behaviour order bars convicted shoplifter from all Boots branches

18 Nov 2025

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Pharmacy technician struck off for taking part in £600k cocaine smuggling

Smuggling pair caught with cocaine in luggage when travelling back from Jamaica

11 Nov 2025

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Supervision reform: A new era for pharmacies

The reforms could be transformative but without careful planning could introduce confusion or risk. Thorrun Govind and Richard Hough explain.

07 Nov 2025

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Weight management scrutiny

Regulation extends beyond individual pharmacists to include pharmacy owners, superintendent pharmacists and third-party providers.

08 Oct 2025

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Edinburgh pharmacy offering reward after ‘large quantity’ of Mounjaro stolen

Police issue appeal after Saturday night GLP raid

08 Oct 2025

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Police drop case after NPA chair ‘threatened’ by 'thief' caught on CCTV

Police response lacking in wake of theft distress says NPA chair Olivier Picard

20 Aug 2025

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Protecting pharmacists behind the consultation room door

The need for pharmacists to ensure their own safety and legal compliance has never been greater, as our legal experts explain.

13 Aug 2025

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