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Dispensing role under threat says CCA

NHS dispensing is undervalued, underappreciated and under threat, says new report.

29 Jan 2026 , 2 Min Article

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Part 2: Neighbourhood health – barriers and enablers

Johnny Skillicorn-Aston and James Roach outline practical ways of ironing out inconsistencies in provision and elevating community pharmacy’s role in neighbourhood care.

29 Jan 2026 , 4 Min Article

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Hypertension management in England going backwards

England has lost the advances in the prevention, diagnosis and management of hypertension it made during the early 2000s.

27 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Impact of antibiotic ADRs on patients revealed

“Antibiotic side-effects can significantly disrupt patients’ lives”, say the authors of a new study

26 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Opinion: RPS insurance offer – this feels underhand to me

In the year of its transformation into a Royal College, the RPS seems to be focused on what is best for itself, not its members – as the row over its professional liability insurance shows. By Liam Stapleton.

23 Jan 2026 , 3 Min Article

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Pharmacies to offer expanded vaccination services

DHSC wants to create a “vaccination system fit for the future” with pharmacy much more involved.

22 Jan 2026 , 2 Min Article

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Improving diagnosis in reflux and dyspepsia

We explore how community pharmacy teams can help more patients receive appropriate treatment for common GI concerns.

21 Jan 2026 , 5 Min Article

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Demystifying pharmacy practice research

This module focuses on practice research, its importance, and how community pharmacists and their teams can get involved with research activities.

20 Jan 2026 , 20 Min Module

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A new start – it’s the only way the Royal College can succeed

Pharmacy’s new Royal College absolutely must not be just another rebranding of the RPS. Instead this is a golden opportunity to embrace a complete reincarnation, says Steve Churton.

19 Jan 2026 , 3 Min Article

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Commentary: Gather round, listen in...

Pharmacy has an emerging role to play in driving a cultural shift towards preventative ear and hearing healthcare, believes Dr Krishan Ramdoo.

09 Jan 2026 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacy supervision changes enacted at last

Pharmacists can now authorise support staff to hand out checked and bagged prescriptions.

08 Jan 2026 , 2 Min Article

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ITV News reports photo-editing software used to obtain weight management drugs

GPhC responds to ITV News report that people using photo-editing software to obtain weight management medicines.

06 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist who made nearly 700 fraudulent NMS claims suspended

Riza Shahid Ali falsified a record to show an NMS intervention occurred on August 18, 2022 even though the patient died on May 14, 2021.

06 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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