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Contract,

NPA, CPE and CCA criticise “naïve” AIM call to only focus on APPG

The NPA, CPE and CCA said “limiting” their work “to just one parliamentary channel” would “do a disservice to pharmacy owners.”

13 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

Digital & technology,

Online...but under the radar?

Amid ongoing serious patient safety concerns affecting the online sector, how big is the problem of poorly performing internet pharmacies and is the GPhC on top of the situation?

13 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

Sustainability,

We have a responsibility to be sustainable

Everyone has a role to play in reducing the impact of modern life on our planet and pharmacy is not exempt from this. We all have a responsibility to practise our profession in the most sustainable way possible, says Liam Stapleton

13 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

Clinical services,

Insight: Jabs fiasco should be no surprise

With only weeks to go before the seasonal vaccination campaign was due to start, we were first told to hold fire for a month as the date was pushed back – only for it then to be brought forward. It was pharmacy’s twisted version of the hokey cokey

13 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

Our role is evolving to be providers and educators

A global survey carried out by PR firm Edelman reveals a high level of public trust in pharmacists and pharmacies, says NPA board member, Sukhi Basra.

13 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

NPA and others put £1.2m funding into Charac pharmacy app

Charac, an NHS-integrated pharmacy app being promoted by the NPA, has raised £1.2 million in financing jointly from the NPA and pharmacy owners.

12 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

Property,

Independent buys pharmacy from multiple in West London

Mariam Moshref, who runs Fulham Pharmacy, bought Hammersmith Pharmacy from RP Healthcare Limited.

12 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

Education & training,

University of Lincoln tops list of best places to study pharmacy

The Guardian’s ranking of the best universities to study pharmacy and pharmacology in 2024 is based on eight criteria.

12 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

Influx of public complaints slowing down GPhC’s fitness to practise casework

Rise in complaints reflects increased pressure on the pharmacy frontline, says regulator

12 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

Public health,

Labour MP’s petition urges government to support pharmacies

Judith Cummins launched her petition in parliament after receiving 280 letters from people in Bradford South concerned about poor pharmacy funding.