Communities across Wales have a special affection for their local pharmacies, says NPA relationship manager for Wales Steve Simmonds

Ms Jones will be accountable for national policy development, professional advocacy and member engagement across Wales

Community Pharmacy NI, the body which represents contractors in Northern Ireland, is merging with the Ulster Chemists Association from May 10

The pharmacy sector can expect to see “much more detail” on controversial proposals to introduce degree-level apprenticeship qualifications for pharmacists

A study suggests that pharmacists face a number of challenges in promoting awareness of their skills among GPs and patients

Scotland’s chief pharmacist, Rose Marie Parr, will be a panellist at the June conference organised jointly by the NPA and Pharmacy Magazine

Proposals to allow pharmacists to qualify via a five-year apprenticeship scheme have sparked controversy as the profession seeks clarity

Urgent care referrals, medicines safety and “challenging discussions on funding and reimbursement” are all expected to be on the agenda

Mr Brine resigned to vote against the Government on Brexit, leaving the future of pharmacy contract talks unclear

Pharmacist Mariam Ahmed’s petition has received over 10,000 signatures, thereby requiring a Government response

Five new members of the GPhC council are to begin their terms on April 1 after a raft of new appointments

The programme aims to help experienced pharmacy professionals reflect on and develop their leadership style

There must be interim funding arrangements for the sector before more comprehensive talks can be held

The PDA has announced that it is to test a new outcomes-focused clinic pharmacy model in Dudley later this year.

The Department of Health (Northern Ireland) has announced additional community pharmacy funding of up to £11.1m

There is a broad consensus among the public that moving to unannounced inspections will provide assurance pharmacies provide safe care

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Former Department of Health director general and NHS regional head John Bacon will be CCA chair

A London pharmacist is using social media to raise awareness of the need to fight antibiotics resistance

Certain medical products derived from cannabis are now available on prescription in the UK. Richard Hough examines a decision that could have wide-ranging implications for patients…