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NPA to seek competition watchdog's views on hub and spoke proposals

Concerns that hub and spoke could weaken independents' buying margins and concentrate wholesaler power.

17 Mar 2022

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Government launches new consultation on hub and spoke proposals

The sector has 12 weeks to share its views on new proposals to overhaul community pharmacy dispensing.

16 Mar 2022

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London pharmacy launches health clinic and 'one-stop' PGD service

John Bell & Croyden said its pharmacists will provide licensed medicines to patients without a prescription.

16 Mar 2022

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Expand NHS health checks in pharmacies to tackle obesity, report says

Five recommendations were made in the report, which was funded by the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk.

16 Mar 2022

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Opinion: What message is the RPS sending to its members?

Former RPSGB president Steve Churton shares his concerns about the Society's overhaul proposals.

15 Mar 2022

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95pc believe pharmacist naloxone supply would reduce drug deaths

Government consultation points to support for making naloxone available from pharmacies.

15 Mar 2022

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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

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AAH partners with Red Cross to help people in Ukraine

AAH sales and operations director Ashley Cowen said it has sent stock to Poland.

15 Mar 2022

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NHSE reveals 17 pharmacists received 'golden hello' payments

Exclusive: Seventeen pharmacists were given £20,000 to partner with GPs and work in practices.

14 Mar 2022

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RPS has no current plans to become a royal college, says EPB chair

Questions are being asked as to why the RPS has no plans in its strategy to gain royal college status.

14 Mar 2022

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PCN pharmacists face confusion over their role

King's Fund report finds ARRS workers such as pharmacists face a lack of clarity.

11 Mar 2022

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NPA chief: Business rates will 'really hurt' independents

Eton contractor Olivier Picard warns a return to full rates will hurt independent pharmacies.

10 Mar 2022

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Keith Ridge: For the RPS, it really is now or never

Exclusive: Proposals to restructure the RPS executive could damage the profession, the former CPhO writes.

10 Mar 2022

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Sturgeon announces £3.4m funding for pharmacy technician apprenticeships

The Scottish Government is to fund 150 apprentices across pharmacy sectors from April. 

10 Mar 2022

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Welsh Government funds 24-hour prescription collection service

A Boots branch in Abergele is among the first in North Wales to introduce 24-hour prescription lockers.

10 Mar 2022

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Nine in 10 people want pharmacists to write prescriptions

Strong public backing for the profession's trajectory in Scotland, an RPS survey finds.

09 Mar 2022

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