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Deputy chief pharmaceutical officer Warner retires

Dr Bruce Warner has stepped down after nine years in the role.

01 Jun 2023

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Man who stole drugs from pharmacies jailed for 23 months

David Pritchard, 30, of no fixed address, forced his way into Kamsons Pharmacy and Geddes Pharmacy.

01 Jun 2023

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Alliance heart transplant worker competes in world games

Fran Middleton, who had a heart transplant in 2018 and works as a driver trainer, took part in the World Transplant Games.

31 May 2023

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RPS and PDA among 40 bodies urging publication of workforce plan

The plan will set out how chronic staff shortages across the NHS can be resolved over the next five to 15 years.

31 May 2023

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CPS rejects 2023-24 pay offer from Scottish Government

CPS unhappy with both reimbursement and remuneration elements of the package which are "far below" what is required to keep pharmacies viable.

30 May 2023

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Pharmacy worker jailed for stealing to fund trips, cars and prostitutes

Pharmacy assistant Abdul Nargoliya was given a 43-month prison sentence. He was working for LloydsPharmacy inside Sainsbury’s in Fosse Park.

30 May 2023

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Two new faces on RPS English Pharmacy Board after elections

Danny Bartlett and Sarwat (Sorbi) Khattak join the board on very low turnout.

24 May 2023

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Experienced London operator buys high-volume pharmacy

Eastry Pharmacy dispenses an average of 11,443 items a month and “is the main pharmacy in East Kent for Yellow Fever vaccinations.”

23 May 2023

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‘Vast majority of HRT products in good supply’ says Caulfield after SSP

A serious shortage protocol for Utrogestan 100mg capsules restricts supply of the medicine to two-month prescriptions.

21 May 2023

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NHSE must produce research into benefits of pharmacists in practices

Rowlands Pharmacy’s superintendent pharmacist Stephen Thomas has challenged NHS England to prove its recruitment provides value for money.

19 May 2023

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Poor government funding forces pharmacies in York to merge

Citywide Health will merge Huntington Pharmacy and Parkers Pharmacy amid concerns the local area could be without a pharmacy.

18 May 2023

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GPs: Pharmacists should have read-write access to basic information

Leading figures in general practice have warned personal medical information must remain private and confidential.

17 May 2023

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Pharmacist Support offers registration exam support in annual campaign

Charity to team up with sector partners to offer advice and support to trainee pharmacists

17 May 2023

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GPhC consults on 7.5 per cent renewal fee rises

Proposals include increasing pharmacists’ registration renewal fees from April next year from £257 to £276.

16 May 2023

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LloydsPharmacy rejects ‘enhanced redundancy’ claim from ex-Sainsbury’s staff

PDA considering appeal options as LloydsPharmacy refuses to pay out enhanced redundancy

11 May 2023

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Health centre pharmacy dispensing 18,000 monthly items sold

Christie and Co said Hanford’s Chemist in Llansamlet is a “high-volume health centre pharmacy."

11 May 2023

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