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RPS ditches senior management team in preparation for Royal College transition

Society announces sweeping leadership changes ahead of April 2026 changeover.

19 Aug 2025 , 2 Min Article

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GPhC issues suspension order after returned medicines 'put back into stock'

'Chaos and confusion' at store gave rise to numerous issues, FtP committee hear.

18 Aug 2025 , 2 Min Article

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NHSE still in the dark on DPP numbers despite minister’s pledge

NHS England's workforce team 'does not hold data' on DPP numbers.

15 Aug 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Teesside University to offer placements in Malaysia in newly launched MPharm

New four-year MPharm launches at Teesside University in September

13 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Government seeks pharmacists’ views on private prescriptions

DHSC survey asks if the rules around private prescribing are fit for purpose.

13 Aug 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Obituary – Bill Scott OBE FRPharmS

Bill Scott, who was chief pharmaceutical officer for Scotland for 22 years from 1993 to 2014, died last month aged 76.

12 Aug 2025 , 2 Min Article

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University of Portsmouth awards Ade Williams honorary doctorate

Bristol pharmacist Adeyemi Williams has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Portsmouth, from where he graduated in 2002.

12 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Government to consult on shortage-busting switching powers for pharmacists

DHSC announces plans for long-awaited consultation on pharmacist flexibilities.

11 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Community service order for diazepam theft pharmacist

Pharmacist 'blatantly abused his position' says Government official

08 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Keep an eye on staff theft, GPhC warns superintendents

Regulator sets out best practice to prevent medicines being 'diverted'

06 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Ex-Boots manager suspended after codeine theft police caution

Pharmacist failed to report police caution to regulator within seven days.

06 Aug 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Support medicines relief in Gaza, PDA and NPA urge members

Organisations ask members to display charity fundraising posters in their pharmacies.

04 Aug 2025 , 3 Min Article

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Online superintendent suspended after forging RP signatures

Pharmacist forged another professional's name on register before working locum shifts

30 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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PDA blasts Society over P meds self-selection about-turn

Association says RPS's new stance on ‘facilitated self-selection’ of P medicines risks patient safety.

24 Jul 2025 , 3 Min Article

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‘Robust management style’: Ex-Avicenna manager wins unfair dismissal case

Avicenna Retail failed to establish the facts before firing manager, tribunal finds

24 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy owner gets formal warning after dispensing for overseas gender clinic

Digital pharmacy's co-owner warned over the company's work with Gender GP

22 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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