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Pharmacy News

Keep up to date with latest pharmacy news, learning and insights. Read the latest pharmacy news written by experts in the field, updated regularly. More

Pharmacy Magazine's news channel will keep you up to date with the most relevant news for pharmacists within the UK pharmacy sector. We select our pharmacy news topics with pharmacists, pharmacy advisors, and pharmacy technicians specifically in mind.

We cover a variety of pharmacy topics, including new government policies, employment updates, latest therapeutic, clinical and business developments, new prescriptions on the market, and more. Stay informed about everything happening in the pharmacy world and enhance your knowledge and understanding. 

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  • Closures
  • Plus lots more

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Public health

Conservative MP criticises Asda over closure of branch in Cornwall

Scott Mann accused Asda of making an “extremely disappointing” decision to close its branch in Bodmin at short notice.

15 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Medicines

Four arrested as Avon and Somerset Police probe illegal sale of prescription medicines

The force, which did not name the pharmacy, said it was alerted after the business’s audit revealed the drugs were missing.

15 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Business

NPA announces roadshow dates

The NPA is hitting the road with a series of face-to-face member events across England. Details here.

15 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Business environment

Study: Independents optimistic about turnover but face big challenges

The study by CIG Research revealed independents were not hopeful about their prospects of generating a profit in 2024.

12 Apr 2024 , 6 Min Article

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Services

One-third of PDA members have had Pharmacy First targets set by employers

PDA warns employers not to revisit MUR-type 'league table' tactics.

12 Apr 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Leadership

Three community pharmacy representatives appointed to UK leadership board

Expert members announced ahead of first meeting on April 23

11 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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People

Pharmacist shortlisted as Labour candidate for general election

Sadik Al-Hassan said his candidacy will help “promote the profile of pharmacy and its involvement in politics."

11 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Education & training

NHS invests £1.5m in boosting London placements for MPharm students

NHS England pumps £1.5m into expansion of placements in the capital

11 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Pharmacies in worse position than before pandemic, NPA tells Covid inquiry

The NPA’s legal representative Deirdre Domingo warned the Covid inquiry that eight independent pharmacies are closing each week.

11 Apr 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Legal

Assaulting shopworkers to be made a standalone crime

Home secretary announces plan to 'double down' on zero tolerance approach

10 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Business

Pharmacy devastated by fire reopens two years later

Pender Pharmacy reopened in Gravesend High Street this month having been forced to relocate in May 2022.

10 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Regulations

RPS expresses concerns over GPhC’s draft standards for chief pharmacists

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society warned the standards may not provide a framework to support staff to report errors.

10 Apr 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Digital & technology

Asda launches online prescription ordering service with Pharmacy2U

Home ordering service online now, with click and collect launch planned at a later date

10 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Regulations

Don’t breach responsible pharmacist rules again, GPhC warns Jhoots superintendent

GPhC issues warning after two breaches of RP regulations found at Jhoots branches.

09 Apr 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Practice

New independent prescribing training for pharmacists in Wales

Programme will underpin delivery of the national Pharmacy Independent Prescribing Service (PIPS).

08 Apr 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Clinical services

Health board funds childhood antibiotics expansion to Pharmacy First Scotland

Service expansion enables pharmacists to treat sore throat and skin infections in children.

08 Apr 2024 , 2 Min Article