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EPB chair: Public must be patient with pharmacies over Covid LFTs

Some pharmacists are worried they will face a backlash from patients frustrated at having to pay for tests.

01 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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RPS promises independent review of decision-making processes

There have been concerns about a lack of transparency and the strategic direction the RPS is heading in.

01 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Leadership

Wanted: An enduring and confident professional leadership body

Former CPhO Keith Ridge explains why he believes Royal College status matters.

01 Apr 2022 , 5 Min Article

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Leadership

Second RPS executive 'decides to leave' in one week

Education director has 'decided to leave' according to RPS chief Paul Bennett.

01 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Sexual health

Gay and bisexual men and over-15s to get two HPV doses

People with HIV and the immunocompromised will continue to receive three doses.

31 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Practice

Pharmacists to play 'essential role' in NHS pharmacogenomic testing

RPS backs new report looking at the opportunities presented by genomic testing.

29 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Business

Chancellor gets blood pressure checked at local pharmacy

Sunak visited a newly opened Knights Pharmacy in his constituency.

29 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Government has 'no plans' to raise prescription charge this year

The charge will remain fixed at £9.35 per item, the first time it has not gone up year-on-year.

28 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Education & training

Mental health training for pharmacists opens application process

The 12-month scheme starts this spring and offers 50 pre-funded places.

28 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Employment

RPS exec 'decides' to leave organisation after redundancy rumours

Pharmacy and membership director Robbie Turner will leave the RPS next week.

25 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article