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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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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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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 calls for action on women's health inequalities

Action is needed to reduce the inequalities faced by women when accessing health services, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society has said. 

20 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pressure builds on PM to maintain masks rule

Health bodies including the RPS and BMA have told Boris Johnson to maintain compulsory mask use in healthcare settings after July 19.

14 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Claire Anderson elected new president of the RPS

Claire Anderson was today (July 13) elected president of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, replacing Sandra Gidley who stands down after two years.

13 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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RPS calls for dialogue between pharmacists & GPs

Thorrun Govind said a meeting was important for the different health professions “to understand each other’s perspectives".

08 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.

07 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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EPB chair slams government plan to lift free prescription age to 66

The English Pharmacy Board chair Thorrun Govind has warned the move will lead to greater health inequalities

02 Jul 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Javid urged to support pharmacy

Sector leaders have called on the new health secretary to ensure community pharmacists’ skills are used to reduce pressure on the NHS and manage the backlog of care.

28 Jun 2021 , 2 Min Article

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RPS chief slams Guido Fawkes over MP drugs article

RPS chief executive Paul Bennett has launched a scathing attack on the political website Guido Fawkes.

25 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Over 95% of items dispensed via EPS

Prescriptions sent via EPS account for more than 95 per cent of total items dispensed in England.

25 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Thorrun Govind appointed EPB chair after RPS election

Community pharmacist Govind says she will use her media experience to connect with both RPS members and nonmembers.

22 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Govt moots compulsory jabs for health workers

Government exploring whether to make Covid jab compulsory for NHS workers – but unclear whether pharmacy teams being considered. 

17 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Seven RPS Scotland members named Fellows

Seven Royal Pharmaceutical Society Scotland members have been awarded fellowships.

11 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

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