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GPhC: Apprenticeship would not be shortcut to qualification

The regulator said the scheme must meet the criteria of initial pharmacist registration to ensure standards are met.

20 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NPA backs representation reforms despite reluctance

Benefits of the proposals 'marginally outweigh' arguments for scrapping them, NPA tells independents.

20 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Insight: I’m now a convert to independent prescribing

Once a prescribing sceptic, our columnist is now a convert – but still wonders what shape it will take in England.

19 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Well Pharmacy raising up to £200k for Mind

Well announces fundraising partnership with mental health charity.

19 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy manager jailed after selling codeine to drug dealer

Ex-manager sentenced to two years and five months for illegally selling codeine and other drugs.

19 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies have carried out 75k blood pressure checks, says NHSE

Chief pharmacist David Webb calls on more pharmacies to sign up to case-finding service.

19 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC caught up in fresh assessment controversy

The regulator told candidates who booked before the official opening time that their place would be cancelled.

19 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Three Leicester pharmacies sold in excess of guide prices

'Robust appetite' for Leicestershire pharmacies, says property adviser.

19 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy gripped by election fever?

RPS elections cause barely a ripple, while RSG proposals will disappoint some, writes Richard Thomas.

19 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NPA urges NHSE&I to fulfil promise to review CPCF global sum

NHSE&I remains tight-lipped while the fourth year of contractual talks are ongoing.

18 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Royal Pharmaceutical Society appoints new chief scientist

Professor Parastou Donyai succeeds Professor Gino Martini and starts next month.

17 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Dears Pharmacy and PocDoc launch lipid testing service

Scheme uses smartphone testing and includes a statin prescribing option.

17 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Quadrant recall batch of mefenamic acid tablets

Batch number 107082 found to have a defective layer of film coating.

17 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Ethnicity and deprivation factors in Covid jab uptake

Black pregnant women are least likely to be vaccinated against Covid, according to new figures. 

17 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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New digital resource will reduce opioid harm

Online dashboard will allow pharmacists and GPs to understand prescribing patterns.

17 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Chief pharmacists announce professional leadership commission

The NHS seeks to address a missing piece in pharmacy leadership jigsaw.

16 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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