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Assisted dying bill leaves pharmacists legally exposed, MPs warned

Leadbeater's bill does not give pharmacists iron-clad protection, a barrister warns

12 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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‘Target focused’ pharmacist suspended for high-risk beta blocker prescribing

Suspension order for pharmacist who based prescribing decisions on web questionnaires

12 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist who stole prescription drugs given suspended prison sentence

Gareth Parry, of Brynhyfryd Terrace, Ferndale, was sentenced having pleaded guilty to four counts of theft by employee.

10 Feb 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacist suspended for telling mother that MMR jab causes autism

Pharmacist accused of telling mother: ‘It’s fine, your son will grow out of autism’.

07 Feb 2025 , 3 Min Article

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GPhC’s online prescribing guidance leaves risk of unsafe supply, warns PDA

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association said “significant risk” may arise if a prescriber cannot access a patient’s clinical record.

06 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC bans standalone use of web questionnaires for weight loss drugs

GPhC unveils beefed-up rules for supply of ‘high risk’ and weight loss medication by online pharmacies.

04 Feb 2025 , 3 Min Article

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Pharmacy professionals lag in research applications, says academic

Pharmacy academic launches survey to understand barriers to research participation

04 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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CCA: Pharmacy First could free up 40m GP appointments

Trade body says prescribing-led service would provide launchpad for further expansion.

03 Feb 2025 , 3 Min Article

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Coroner: Online pharmacy’s ‘tick-box’ model contributed to fatal overdose

Coroner urges Wes Streeting to set out Labour's position on online prescribing models

03 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Former president says RPS moves towards Royal College status lack transparency

Ash Soni affirms support of the RPS’s decision to seek Royal College status and become a charity but challenges transparency of the process.

30 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

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GPhC proposes consecutive yearly fee increases ‘well above inflation’

Concerns raised around GPhC's latest fee hike proposals.

30 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

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RPS responds to call for evidence on assisted dying

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill passed its Second Reading stage last November and is now be considered by MPs in committee sessions.

28 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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NPA: GPhC failing to address safety risks of online weight loss drugs supply

The National Pharmacy Association said “tougher regulation” is needed “amid a prediction of a new year’s boom in demand."

27 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

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RPS launches new policy on use of ‘AI in Pharmacy’

The RPS has published a new policy outlining how artificial intelligence can be used to support pharmacy services.

14 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacist struck off after falsifying CPPE documentation

Pharmacist acted dishonestly and dodged employers' attempts to resolve issues, says GPhC

09 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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First-of-its-kind pharmacy technician fellowship launched

Applications for 'unique' fellowship will open on January 22

09 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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