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Opinion: Why are community pharmacists quitting?

Sector leaders need to ask themselves why so many are looking to jump ship, writes PM deputy editor.

20 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Scottish NES pharmacy workforce survey starts 12 September

CPS warns contractors to look out for online survey in pharmacy mailbox

09 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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RPS opposes demands to stop GP pharmacist recruitment

Pharmacy professionals entitled to make their own career choices, says RPS Scotland.

02 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Calls to halt recruitment of pharmacists into GP sector

The negotiator for Scotland's pharmacies calls for a temporary recruitment freeze.

31 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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PCN pharmacist workforce rises 18 per cent in three months

Number of full time PCN pharmacists rose by 18 per cent between March and June.

19 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Insight: We are being hit hard by pharmacist shortages

An anonymous contractor describes how local workforce issues are affecting their pharmacy.

13 Aug 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Rowlands to reduce working hours for 'many' employees

Rowlands Pharmacy is planning to reduce working hours for “many” of its staff across the UK and slash opening hours for most branches in England.

06 Oct 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Don't boast about flu jab numbers, PDA warns pharmacists

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association has said some pharmacists are “making irresponsible remarks” on social media regarding the flu service. 

01 Oct 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy technician awarded £7k after new manager banned breaks

A pharmacy technician with scoliosis who was prevented from taking breaks during her shift has been awarded almost £7,000.

29 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Over 100 pledge to help pharmacies fight COVID-19

Over 100 people have offered their services to community pharmacies through a new employment matching platform.

24 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article

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AIM: IR35 tax rules could force pharmacies to close

Plans to change the tax rules for UK contract workers could have “far-reaching consequences” for community pharmacies.

17 Feb 2020 , 1 Min Article

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