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Hull pharmacy considers private security after campaign of abuse

Local young people have allegedly lit fires outside the pharmacy and targeted staff with racial slurs.

08 Nov 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Reform of MPharm results communication needed, BPSA warns

BPSA asks pharmacy schools to make urgent changes after inquest into death of MPharm student.

04 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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NI health secretary acclaims pharmacy's role over last 100 years

Swann paid tribute to pharmacy teams during the NPA's centenary dinner in Northern Ireland.

22 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Interview: Alison Strath, Scotland's chief pharmaceutical officer

Workforce issues loom large in Strath's in-tray, she reveals in an exclusive interview.

22 Oct 2021 , 3 Min Article

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Insight: Our new pre-reg is restoring my faith in the future

Recruiting a trainee pharmacist outside the Oriel system pays dividends for one contractor.

21 Oct 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Government won't acknowledge our skills, says pharmacist MP

The Government has consistently failed to recognise our value, says Taiwo Owatemi.

19 Oct 2021 , 2 Min Article

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National awards celebrate the work of independents across the UK

Glasgow pharmacist John-Paul Mackie voted Independent Pharmacist of the Year.

08 Oct 2021 , 2 Min Article

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GPhC to consult on rule changes to allow FtP hearings by videolink

The GPhC wants to make rule changes permanent after pandemic.

07 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Only reflective account required for December-February revalidation

Revalidation changes carried over to recognise Covid pressures facing registrants.

05 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Talks between RPS and RCGP focused on future collaboration

Discussions largely focused on ensuring the community pharmacist consultation service is maximised.

30 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC consults on changes to independent prescribing requirements

The proposals would make it easier and quicker for pharmacists to become prescribers.

28 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Fewer employees made whistleblowing reports to GPhC last year

Whistleblowing reports to GPhC dropped to less than a quarter compared to previous year.

28 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Think pharmacy first this winter, says CPNI chief

Gerard Greene has urged people to think about going to a pharmacy this autumn and winter.

24 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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DHSC appoints new pharmacy minister after latest cabinet reshuffle

Maria Caulfield is a former nurse and one-time local councillor.

24 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC: Some online prescribing pharmacists ‘out of their depth’

Some pharmacists accused of “not understanding the prescribing process they were involved in”.  

23 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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