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Pharmacy worker who poisoned lover jailed for seven years

Lily Cartier, 53, from Felbridge in Surrey, poisoned 71-year-old John Sharrard with drugs she stole from the pharmacy she worked in.

02 Jan 2024

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Delivering the goods – but at what price?

I‘ve noticed an increasing contempt on the part of GPs as a result of our inexhaustible flexibility on medicines delivery services, says Terry Maguire…

13 Dec 2023

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Bulldozing bureaucracy

Until we prioritise manufacturing over shortages, even commonplace medications will burden pharmacies, says NPA chair Nick Kaye.

13 Dec 2023

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Pharmacy stalwart retires as Wicker Pharmacy’s superintendent

Martin Bennett has been the Sheffield pharmacy's managing director for 50 years.

07 Dec 2023

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Fear and anxiety

I have undergone a type of cognitive behavioural therapy approach to overcoming my fears, says Peter Kelly.

06 Dec 2023

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An independent workaholic – and loving it

It’s been a brilliant 2023 for Shadeia Younis, the owner of Brierfield Late Night Pharmacy in Lancashire and Independent Pharmacist of the Year.

06 Dec 2023

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Interview: Jonathon Clarke

Life has been a process of trial and error for Locate a Locum founder Jonathon Clarke but he has come a long way, as Neil Trainis discovered.

28 Nov 2023

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We will continue to raise awareness of gender pay gap, says NAWP

The Equal Pay Day report by the Fawcett Society revealed women earn on average £6,888 a year less than men.

22 Nov 2023

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New health secretary makes early visit to community pharmacy

Victoria Atkins visited NPA board member Sukhi Basra at her pharmacy in London on Thursday.

17 Nov 2023

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Victoria Atkins named new health secretary as Barclay moved on

Former Treasury minister Atkins appointed to health and social care brief

14 Nov 2023

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Pharmacy minister stands down to focus efforts on constituency

Neil O'Brien resigns ministerial post as Sunak performs cabinet reshuffle

13 Nov 2023

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Police search for man who exposed himself in three North-East pharmacies

The man reportedly asked a member of staff for a private chat before exposing himself in the consultation room.

27 Sep 2023

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McQuillan to step down as CPS chief

Matt Barclay (pictured), director of operations at Community Pharmacy Scotland, is to take over as chief executive.

22 Sep 2023

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Boots parent seeks new CEO as Brewer steps down after 2 years

Roz Brewer steps down by mutual agreement with WBA board

01 Sep 2023

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Ex-Echo clinical director joins digital company as chief pharmacist

Phlo hires Alistair Murray to help scale its services

02 Aug 2023

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Pharmacist who helped save epileptic’s life hailed a 'healthcare hero'

Stephen Payne, a pharmacist at Dudley NHS Foundation Trust, helped Alan Brettell who began convulsing during a flight from Birmingham to Cyprus.

01 Aug 2023

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