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EPB chair criticised for registration revoke comments

Govind criticised for comments on pharmacists who refuse emergency supply.

26 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Vaccinations

53pc of pharmacists support mandatory jabs for health workers

RPS publishes survey as it warns against making jabs mandatory.

25 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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RPS updates Competency Framework for Prescribers

Framework includes 12 new supporting statements and offers online version

08 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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RPS needs to emphasise value of EDI survey after low response

Response to the first RPS equality, diversity and inclusion survey too low to allow it to draw any conclusions

07 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Employment

RPS opposes demands to stop GP pharmacist recruitment

Pharmacy professionals entitled to make their own career choices, says RPS Scotland.

02 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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RPS pledges to help pharmacists tackle climate change

RPS says it will help pharmacists lead on sustainability as it makes its climate pledge.

01 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Society plans to revitalise RPS Local networks

A national lead to be recruited to support a 'blended' programme of local events in 2022.

27 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Business environment

RPS urges government to block Philip Morris takeover of respiratory company

Charities and health experts have expressed deep ethical concerns over the deal.

16 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Drug deaths in Scotland hits highest number since records began

The Scottish government said 1,339 people died from drug misuse in 2020.

30 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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RPS: Extend protected learning pilot across UK

The RPS says a pilot on protected learning time in pharmacy in Wales should be carried out in England and Scotland.

06 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article