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Legal

‘Blatant abuse of position’: Diazepam theft pharmacist gets community service

Young pharmacist pleads guilty to unlawful possession and theft of controlled drugs.

20 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Leadership

NPA chief Rees announces departure after a year at the helm

Paul Rees announces his departure less than a year after starting with the NPA.

18 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Employment

‘You get paid more stacking shelves’: Study finds pharmacy technicians feel undervalued

Satisfaction highest in general practice and lowest in community, researchers find

18 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Coroner urges NICE to update beta blocker guidance after teenager’s death

Coroner urges renewed attention on the dangers of propranolol overdose

15 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Business environment

Labour accused of political point scoring on pharmacy tax hike warnings

Smyth hits back at Tories when accused of 'party political knockabout'

15 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Quarantine stocks of lidocaine ‘delay spray’, MHRA tells retailers

Leeds manufacturer has been selling lidocaine spray without authorisation

14 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Financial Management & Funding

Reeves budget could cost pharmacies over £200m, warns negotiator

CPE's sums set out a dire picture of the impact of Labour's budget.

14 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Regulations

Assisted dying: Pharmacists & pharmacy technicians could ‘accompany’ doctor making preparations

Controversial Leadbeater bill refers explicitly to pharmacy professionals.

13 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Employment

Proposal to merge Boots union with PDA ushered through in landslide vote

'Hundreds' of pharmacists to join PDAU in January as 96% of votes express support

12 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Smoking cessation

NHS announces return of varenicline 3 years after Champix recall

Smokers will be able to self-refer to access generic varenicline.

12 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

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