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Pharmacists buy pharmacy in Yorkshire where they locumed

The owners of Livesey Healthcare Ltd bought the 100-hour Stone Pharmacy for an undisclosed fee.

02 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Boots’ post-tax profits improved by £126m last year

Boots also saw its operating profit increase by £47 million in the 12 months to August 31, 2022 according to Companies House.

02 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Only nurses trusted more than pharmacists, survey finds

More than eight out of 10 people trust their local pharmacy to provide the right health advice, outstripping doctors.

02 Jun 2023 , 3 Min Article

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Deputy chief pharmaceutical officer Warner retires

Dr Bruce Warner has stepped down after nine years in the role.

01 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Man who stole drugs from pharmacies jailed for 23 months

David Pritchard, 30, of no fixed address, forced his way into Kamsons Pharmacy and Geddes Pharmacy.

01 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Scottish pharmacies receive emergency funding injection

Community Pharmacy Scotland says the money still isn't enough to cover medicines price increases.

01 Jun 2023 , 2 Min Article

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Alliance heart transplant worker competes in world games

Fran Middleton, who had a heart transplant in 2018 and works as a driver trainer, took part in the World Transplant Games.

31 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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RPS and PDA among 40 bodies urging publication of workforce plan

The plan will set out how chronic staff shortages across the NHS can be resolved over the next five to 15 years.

31 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC rebrands as Community Pharmacy England

Farewell PSNC, hello CPE. The rebrand is part of a wide-ranging programme to reform pharmacy representation.

31 May 2023 , 3 Min Article

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RPS membership numbers slip again

Organisation admits membership retention is “challenging” but claims all leadership bodies are in same boat.

30 May 2023 , 3 Min Article

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Your local pharmacy or McDonalds: who does it faster?

Pharmacies in England dispense prescriptions faster than the time it takes to serve up a Quarter Pounder at McDonalds, according to Numark online delivery partner Gophr.

30 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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CPS rejects 2023-24 pay offer from Scottish Government

CPS unhappy with both reimbursement and remuneration elements of the package which are "far below" what is required to keep pharmacies viable.

30 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy worker jailed for stealing to fund trips, cars and prostitutes

Pharmacy assistant Abdul Nargoliya was given a 43-month prison sentence. He was working for LloydsPharmacy inside Sainsbury’s in Fosse Park.

30 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA launches Yellow Card ‘biobank’ to learn how genes affect medicines safety

Allopurinol skin reactions will be first focus for voluntary biobank pilot

25 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Two new faces on RPS English Pharmacy Board after elections

Danny Bartlett and Sarwat (Sorbi) Khattak join the board on very low turnout.

24 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Rowlands boosts presence in Scotland with LloydsPharmacy purchases

Rowlands Pharmacy has acquired 30 LloydsPharmacy branches in Scotland.

24 May 2023 , 2 Min Article

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