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Mixed reaction to proposed oxybutynin POM to P switch

Some pharmacists have criticised a proposal to reclassify the drug for overactive bladder in women.

25 Apr 2022

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Insight: Giving staff a decent pay rise will hit us hard

The cost of living crisis is hitting pharmacy team members, a contractor writes.

22 Apr 2022

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Viewpoint: Have your say on hub and spoke

Do the Government's assumptions on hub & spoke dispensing stack up?

22 Apr 2022

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RPS president criticised over FIP remark on Twitter

Claire Anderson appeared to contradict the RPS's reason for leaving the International Pharmaceutical Federation.

11 Apr 2022

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Ten contenders for RPS English Pharmacy Board election

Voting opens on April 29 for five vacancies. Those elected will serve a three-year term.

11 Apr 2022

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Wanted: An enduring and confident professional leadership body

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

01 Apr 2022

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DH shouldn't force pharmacies to stay open without staff, says NPA

NPA issues a warning to Government and NHS as emergency powers expire.

31 Mar 2022

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Pharmacists to play 'essential role' in NHS pharmacogenomic testing

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

29 Mar 2022

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Oral anticoagulants benefit new AF patients

Risk of stroke and death in new AF patients reduced, finds a new study based in general practices.

25 Mar 2022

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RPS exec 'decides' to leave organisation after redundancy rumours

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

25 Mar 2022

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Viewpoint: Hard truths from an ICS pharmacist

It's up to pharmacies to seize the new commissioning opportunities, says our insider.

25 Mar 2022

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Pharmacist Support announces wellbeing campaigns for the year ahead

April marks the 20th anniversary of the charity's stress awareness month.

24 Mar 2022

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GPhC reinstates full revalidation requirements from October

Six records required from October 1 as GPhC returns to pre-pandemic arrangements.

23 Mar 2022

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NI proposes professional status for pharmacy technicians by 2025

Northern Ireland Government consults on proposals to bring regulation in line with GB.

22 Mar 2022

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FIP hits back at Society 'value for money' membership claims

International body questions accuracy of membership cost claims made by the RPS.

22 Mar 2022

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Risks of sodium-containing paracetamol highlighted

Research has linked sodium-containing paracetamol with increased risks of CVD.

18 Mar 2022

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