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CCA: Pharmacist prescribing services must be commissioned ‘immediately’

CCA lays down gauntlet to Government as it publishes its pharmacy prospectus

08 Feb 2023

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Professional leadership in pharmacy in line for major overhaul

Leadership Commission says 'disjointed voice' is holding back pharmacy professions; proposes new framework and a leadership reset. Professional bodies issue immediate responses

06 Feb 2023

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Petition launched to get community pharmacist reinstated

A petition has been started to get pharmacist Cerian Screen who was allegedly sacked from Talybont Pharmacy reinstated.

06 Feb 2023

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Fixing the front door to primary care a priority for Labour

Shadow Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting says: "We will need you" during visit to Long Eaton pharmacy.

31 Jan 2023

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Man receives community order after racially abusing pharmacist

Hartlepool man shouted racial abuse in branch of Rowlands Pharmacy last November.

30 Jan 2023

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Pharmacy bodies form supervision group ahead of legislation reforms

Group seeks to influence Government ahead of planned reforms to pharmacy supervision legislation.

30 Jan 2023

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Pharmacy teams urged to take part in Government disease prevention inquiry

Parliamentary inquiry a vital opportunity to highlight community pharmacy's role

25 Jan 2023

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‘Overwhelming’ support for industrial action leads to ballot for NI pharmacists

NI pharmacists to be balloted on strike action after PDA survey, but no further action in England & Wales

20 Jan 2023

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NPA urges members to run for election to its Board

Elections take place in February and March and nominations open this month.

20 Jan 2023

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Growing trust in pharmacists as sources of health information

People four times more likely to rely on pharmacists for health advice than two years ago.

18 Jan 2023

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National bodies come together to save community pharmacy

A revamped Save Our Pharmacies campaign will highlight the pressures facing the sector and call for more funding.

18 Jan 2023

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RPS Scotland appoints Laura Wilson as its new director

Scotland policy lead Laura Wilson to replace Clare Morrison as director for Scotland

16 Jan 2023

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Pharmacy pledges to help raise £3m for suicidal rehab centre

Crimond Pharmacy in Aberdeenshire is helping Danny Thain raise money through his World Suicide Prevention Project.

16 Jan 2023

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Vast majority of community pharmacists at high risk of burnout

Poor staffing levels and lack of rest breaks among factors driving burnout, warns RPS.

12 Jan 2023

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PDA: Thousands of pharmacists striking is 'realistic possibility'

Paul Day says many pharmacists have contacted the PDA Union to say they favour industrial action.

06 Jan 2023

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We’ve helped patients pay their prescription charge, says pharmacist

Ade Williams says patients go without medication as they are 'too dignified and would rather walk away'

05 Jan 2023

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