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New leaders appointed at MHRA and NHSE

Lawrence Tallon takes over from June Raine at MHRA; Dr Penny Dash is new chair of NHS England.

04 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist convicted of possessing indecent images of children struck off

Patrick Colm Hassan pleaded guilty to making an indecent photograph/pseudo-photograph of a child and possessing an extreme pornographic image.

27 Feb 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacy innovation at its best

Alex Briggs and his team at Westcliffe Pharmacy have pushed the boundaries of what community pharmacy can achieve.

26 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Heroic independent defies dramatic sinkhole to meet patients’ needs

Ifesi Anyamene, who runs Godstone Pharmacy in Surrey, told Independent Community Pharmacist the sinkhole has “hit it hard”.

20 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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We have a right to know!

The economic analysis of community pharmacy must be published now because public safety is at stake, says National Pharmacy Association chair Nick Kaye.

18 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist Support appoints Davies and Nutan as trustees

Pharmacist Support has appointed two new trustees as it embarks on a new five-year strategy aimed at expanding its impact and reach.

18 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Contractor vows to return to NPA board seven years after resigning

Mike Hewitson left the National Pharmacy Association board in April 2018 in protest at the appointment of then Lexon director Nitin Sodha as chair.

17 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist jailed for two years for sexual assault of teenager

Tauqeer Azam, 41, was today also placed on the sex offenders register for 10 years at Glasgow Sheriff Court.

13 Feb 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Health and capitalism – uneasy bedfellows

You should never have a health system where accountants decide which treatments are essential, says Peter Kelly.

12 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist who stole prescription drugs given suspended prison sentence

Gareth Parry, of Brynhyfryd Terrace, Ferndale, was sentenced having pleaded guilty to four counts of theft by employee.

10 Feb 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Editor's view: GPhC must give public answers over antisemitism case

Mohammad Al Accad, a trainee pharmacist when he posted an antisemitic message on social media, was fined by Manchester Magistrates’ Court. But what does the General Pharmaceutical Council intend to do?

29 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Haleon appoints Jo Cooper to head up UK & Ireland division

Jo Cooper to replace Bas Vorsteveld at helm of Haleon's UK business

28 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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New boss for Cegedim Rx

Tracey Robertson takes over from Phil Galt at the pharmacy software supplier.

24 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Boots announces passing of deputy superintendent

Dr José Moss had fought cancer for two years and passed away on January 10.

23 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Coroner: Student died after failings by GP, locum pharmacist and NHS 111

Charlie Marriage died from sudden unexpected death in epilepsy in June 2021 after he was unable to get his medication from a pharmacy.

23 Jan 2025 , 3 Min Article

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Inverness pharmacy serving patients after car crashes into it

Lochardil Pharmacy ensures continued dispensing service after shock car crash

23 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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