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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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Risks of sodium-containing paracetamol highlighted

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

18 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Government launches new consultation on hub and spoke proposals

The sector has 12 weeks to share its views on new proposals to overhaul community pharmacy dispensing.

16 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Scotland to increase MPharm student places by 40 per cent

The Scottish Government has outlined plans to expand the country’s pharmacist workforce.

15 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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RPS has no current plans to become a royal college, says EPB chair

Questions are being asked as to why the RPS has no plans in its strategy to gain royal college status.

14 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Keith Ridge: For the RPS, it really is now or never

Exclusive: Proposals to restructure the RPS executive could damage the profession, the former CPhO writes.

10 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Poor conditions behind workforce shortfall at CCA pharmacies, says PDA

The PDA cites unsatisfactory pay and working environments as reasons big companies struggle to employ pharmacists.

08 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC calls on PM readers to make the case for pharmacy this week

In this comment piece, PSNC's Mike Dent asks pharmacies to complete the advice audit before Friday.

08 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Isle of Wight drug bribery trial ends with not guilty verdicts

Pharmacist Cathal Daly and three others found not guilty after six week trial at Southampton Crown Court

04 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Syri fined after supplying under-strength medicine to child

Company ordered to pay over £50,000 and more than £100,000 in costs after specials manufacturing error

04 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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