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Pharmacists offered 'fast-track' medical degrees under Brexit plans

The government is planning to offer pharmacists and paramedics a fast-track conversion course to retrain as doctors.

04 Feb 2020 , 1 Min Article

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NHS director quizzed on community pharmacists 'jumping ship'

An NHS official has denied claims that employment incentives for GP pharmacists will harm community pharmacy.

28 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Number of people turning to charities rises in four years

The number of people turning to charities and benevolent funds including Pharmacist Support has risen in the last four years.

21 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Over 2,300 complaints to Ofcom over comments on pharmacists

Broadcasting regulator Ofcom has received 2,313 complaints regarding comments made about pharmacists on ITV’s This Morning.

20 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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New approach for NI pharmacists as CPhO appointed

Pharmacists should focus on making the most of their medicines expertise, Northern Ireland's new chief pharmacist has said.

20 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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NICE calls for greater use of community pharmacies

NICE is calling for the NHS to make greater use of community pharmacies to promote health and wellbeing in local areas.

20 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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LPC chief attacks PSNC 'secrecy'

NEL LPC secretary Hemant Patel criticises PSNC over what he perceives as its secrecy over the five-year CPCF.

17 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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London LPC forges links with commissioners

North East London LPC has said it is now being invited to bid for pharmacy services rather than submit speculative proposals.

17 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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PCN expectations 'unrealistic' say pharmacy bodies

NHS England & Improvement has been criticised as having “unrealistic” expectations of pharmacists beginning to work in PCNs.

16 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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APTUK launches pharmacy technicians skills survey

Pharmacy professionals are asked to register their interest in the national survey.

15 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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'Fear of GPhC prevents mental health discussion'

Harpreet Chana says pharmacists are reluctant to talk openly about mental health for fear of being kicked off the register.

15 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist jailed for selling drugs worth 280k on black market

A West Midlands pharmacist has received a 28-month prison sentence for selling medicines on the black market.

14 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Government pharmacist gets OBE in New Year Honours

DHSC's Head of Pharmacy gets New Year OBE for services to pharmacy.

08 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Record number of pre-reg pharmacists to train in Wales

A record 155 trainee pharmacists accept pre-registration places in Wales for 2020-21 - a 60 per cent increase on 2019-20.

03 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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