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EPB chair: Government must support pharmacy to help NHS recover

Govind says pharmacy can help clear the backlog of care as suggested by the health and social care committee.

10 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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RPS to lease spare office space in headquarters building

Society to retain three floors at Smithfield , while two floors are leased to Ingeus.

21 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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RPS wins NIHR e-learning contract to improve research skills

The Society has won a contract to deliver e-learning to improve pharmacists' skills in research.

20 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Substance misuse

Start trialling injecting facilities to drive down drug deaths, says RPS

There were 4,561 drug-related deaths in England and Wales and 1,339 in Scotland last year.

13 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Make PrEP available from local pharmacies, RPS urges Government

RPS says extending provision to pharmacies could help prevent new infections.

29 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Welsh Parliament told of pharmacy workforce pressures

The wellbeing and training needs of pharmacists must be prioritised, Senedd committee told.

24 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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RPS pledges to end financial interests in fossil fuels by end of 2022

RPS president Claire Anderson said it was "a significant moment" for the organisation.

17 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Vaccinations

Javid confirms mandatory Covid jabs for NHS workers

RPS warns of ethical implications as health secretary announces new rules from next spring.

10 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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EPB chair criticised for registration revoke comments

Govind criticised for comments on pharmacists who refuse emergency supply.

26 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Vaccinations

53pc of pharmacists support mandatory jabs for health workers

RPS publishes survey as it warns against making jabs mandatory.

25 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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RPS president urges Javid to support pharmacy prescribing in all settings

Claire Anderson has urged theGovernment to give pharmacists the resources and scope to prescribe.

15 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article