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Voter turnout for English Pharmacy Board down on last year

The election saw 1,534 from 19,512 eligible voters cast their vote compared with 2,284 from 19,400 in 2021.

11 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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PDA: RSG proposals leave employed pharmacists and locums with no voice

The RSG said contractors have been clear that only business owners must have a vote.

09 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Strong support to carry on remote FtP hearings, says GPhC

Almost 80 per cent agree that remote hearings are positive for patients and registrants.

09 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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RPS losing members, annual accounts reveal

Society reveals it lost over 1,500 members in 2021.

06 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Prince Charles pays tributes to pharmacists at special reception

He praised pharmacies' pandemic efforts and the 'inspiring' diversity of the profession.

05 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pfizer recalls batches of Accupro over potential safety risk

Batches found to contain potentially dangerous levels of an organic compound that could cause cancer.

05 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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CCA says it backs RSG proposals – but NPA gives little away

The National Pharmacy Association did not say if it would advise its members to vote one way or another.

04 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Exercise better than paracetamol for osteoarthritis, says NICE

'Regular and consistent exercise' is the first line treatment, says NICE.

04 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy Covid vaccine sites could be closed down, says NHES&I

Sites may be paused or closed down if commissioners decide they don't represent value for money.

04 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC confirms new standards for revalidation accounts

The GPhC said reflective accounts can involve a pharmacy professional’s experiences during Covid.

03 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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High-level talks on obesity produce recommendations on pharmacy’s role

The event concluded everyone with diabetes should have access to weight management services in pharmacies.

03 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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New shortage protocols allow pharmacists to limit HRT supplies

DHSC says pharmacists can use their judgement to dispense less than prescribed for three products.

03 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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CCA: We weren’t opposed to idea of LPC board overseeing PSNC

Stephen Thomas said there was "universally no support" amongst contractors for the idea.

02 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Proposals to reform LPCs unveiled to contractors

RSG publishes proposals aimed at improving governance and allocating resources more effectively.

29 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NPA: Competition watchdog will look at hub and spoke concerns

There are fears the model could initially be monopolised by a few companies and disadvantage pharmacies and the NHS.

29 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC will decide exceptions to responsible pharmacist rules

DHSC to push ahead with planned legislation changes despite many expressing concern.

29 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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