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Online zopiclone sales contributed to veteran’s death, says coroner

Coroner issues damning criticism of companies selling medicines online.

19 Jun 2024

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PDA election manifesto calls for new cohort of MPs to 'embrace pharmacy'

The PDA emphasises the need for a sustainable NHS, investment in the workforce, and integration across the system.

18 Jun 2024

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RPS to consider changing its policy on self-selection of P meds

EXCLUSIVE. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is considering whether to drop its longstanding opposition to the self-selection of Pharmacy-only medicines as Boots pilot continues.

17 Jun 2024

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Boots accuracy technician struck off after 'falsifying clinical checks'

Removal 'the only proportionate outcome' following ACT's 'gross breach of trust' says GPhC.

12 Jun 2024

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GPhC receives record FtP concerns amid capacity worries

Organisational capacity still a challenge for regulator as it receives record complaint numbers.

11 Jun 2024

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NPA’s ‘day of action’ must not compromise patient safety, warns PDA

The PDA's Jay Badenhorst said NPA members who turn out the lights could “disrupt the safe and effective operation of the pharmacy".

11 Jun 2024

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Pharmacy technicians can supply medicines under PGDs from June 26

No immediate change in service provision expected until directions and specifications are agreed, says CPE.

07 Jun 2024

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French pharmacists strike over closures, shortages and online pharmacy proposals

Up to 90 per cent of French pharmacies closing their doors in one-day strike

30 May 2024

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RPS publishes manifesto to influence MPs ahead of general election

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has published seven issues which it said pharmacy teams should canvass their local MPs on.

28 May 2024

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CCA: NHSE’s failure to solve lack of DPPs risks worsening workforce crisis

The Company Chemists’ Association warned “significant” numbers of pharmacy graduates will struggle to find employment.

24 May 2024

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New campaign aims to advocate for pharmacy globally

Think Health, Think Pharmacy is a new campaign from the International Pharmaceutical Federation.

23 May 2024

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RPS election results announced

Turnout increased slightly but membership numbers continue to fall.

22 May 2024

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Trainee pharmacists ACTNow for mental health awareness

Pharmacist Support is running its annual pharmacist trainee ACTNow wellbeing campaign this week.

21 May 2024

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Well employee who stole over £4,000 from Northamptonshire branch sentenced

Samantha Burton, 45, from Stoke Albany Road in Desborough, stole £4,085 from the Well branch and was sacked.

21 May 2024

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Two pharmacists sentenced for illegal supply of 55 million doses of controlled drugs

Mandip Sidhu, 47, of Littleover, Derby, and Nabeil Nasr, 42, of Cheadle, Greater Manchester, each received 24-month suspended sentences.

17 May 2024

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‘Abhorrent actions’: Pharmacist struck off after conviction for indecent images of children

Jailed pharmacist poses a risk to public upon his release, FtP committee finds

15 May 2024

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