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Pharmacist struck off for opiate theft and ‘sexualised banter’

Kent pharmacist displayed a pattern of inappropriate behaviour and dishonesty

30 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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CCA says members have provided over one million Pharmacy First consultations

The Company Chemists’ Association said its member pharmacies rolled out consultations to nearly 9,000 patients during the Easter weekend.

30 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Boots pharmacy sales up 5% as parent company loses $3bn

Quarterly results show an almost 20% rise in Boots.com sales compared to last year

27 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Streeting touts £5m scheme to help school leavers work as pharmacy assistants

Unpaid carers, prison leavers and other groups will be helped to join the health workforce

27 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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National investigation launched into ‘skinny jab’ hospitalisations

MHRA launches study as hundreds of GLP-1 users hospitalised

27 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Digital pharmacy fends off administration after sacking its founder

Phlo wins battle to stay in business as former CEO accused of loan collusion

25 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy First take up ‘not what we would like’ says minister

Kinnock says Government 'looking at options to increase awareness'

23 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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NHS pharmacist wins four-figure sum from employment tribunal

Case 'sets a precedent of practical value' says PDA who supported pharmacist

23 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC launches new five-year strategic plan

The regulator has acknowledged the need to improve its performance.

19 Jun 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Locate a Locum: We have removed Allcures shifts while we investigate payment claims

Locums allege they are still waiting to be paid weeks after their shifts and some said they are considering legal action.

13 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Spending review boost should focus minds on multi-year pharmacy settlement

Numark chair Harry McQuillan: 'Now the three per cent figure is known, it gives the opportunity for a multi-year funding settlement to be considered.'

12 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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‘Positive step’: MPharm students get partial access to NHS bursary scheme

DH extends bursary eligibility to pharmacy students for first time

12 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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General Pharmaceutical Council appoints new chief standards officer

Lynsey Cleland has had senior executive roles in the Scottish health and care system.

12 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Exclusive: NPA members warn Labour DSP policy will have ‘significant impact’ on patients

National Pharmacy Association members are disappointed DSPs were not consulted about the measure stopping them providing NHS-commissioned services face-to-face from their premises.

11 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Charity repeats offer of back-to-school support for pharmacy workers

Charity repeats offer of £150 support to cover back to school costs

11 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Spending review: Labour urged to give pharmacy a share of £29bn uplift

Pharmacy bodies issue rapid responses to Reeves spending review announcement

11 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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