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Police arrest two men after report of knifepoint robbery at Pontypool pharmacy

Gwent Police sent firearms officers to the scene and searched the area after receiving a report of a robbery at the unnamed pharmacy.

24 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy is a team game

With lots of services and a growing dispensing business, Shelley’s Pharmacy in Birmingham were crowned Pharmacy Team of the Year.

19 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC to consult on pharmacy technician education and training

The GPhC says it wants to make sure the standards “are equipping trainee pharmacy technicians for developing roles”.

17 Apr 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Pharmacy technicians to supply medicines under PGDs

“Landmark moment” could allow PTs to administer vaccinations and provide Pharmacy First consultations, says DHSC.

28 Mar 2024 , 3 Min Article

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‘Parallels’ between pharmacy technician PGDs and physician associate debate

PDA says PGD proposals raise similar concerns to the physician associate debate

15 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

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NPA Essential: March 2024

This month's latest news from the National Pharmacy Association.

07 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

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NPA Essential: February 2024

This month's news from the National Pharmacy Association.

02 Feb 2024 , 1 Min Article

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New course aims to improve staff wellbeing

Pharmacist Support has introduced a new course for pharmacy managers to look after the wellbeing of their teams.

19 Jan 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacy should come First

Contractors say they are ‘not ready’ for Pharmacy First because they don’t have the headspace to think about its implementation, says Nick Kaye.

17 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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ITV report: Half of pharmacy workers unprepared for Pharmacy First

Pharmacies are 'in crisis,' contractors tell ITV reporters

12 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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How ‘lifesaving’ Boots pharmacist treated near-fatal bee sting

'The outcome could have been very different for me' says Joan Johnston

30 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Positive workplace culture to the fore in ACTNow 2023

Pharmacist Support's annual campaign will focus on resources and strategies supporting colleagues facing distress, and fostering a growth mindset

05 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article

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DH launches consultation on allowing pharmacy technicians to use PGDs

Change would offer clear benefits, says DH as it opens consultation

18 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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New training programme for pharmacy technicians

NHS England is offering fully funded training places for up to 840 pharmacy technicians to “broaden” their skills.

17 Aug 2023 , 3 Min Article

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Pharmacy in Hartlepool raises £5,000 for lifeboat charity

Knights Seaton Pharmacy raised the sum for RNLI Hartlepool Lifeboat Station.

14 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Filling pharmacist vacancies ‘very difficult’ in all but three ICB regions

Pharmacist vacancy rate doubled between 2021 and 2022, says NHS England

03 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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