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Pharmacy struck off NHS list over GPhC bar on CD dispensing

Hampshire pharmacy had 'no good cause' for not supplying controlled drugs, NHS decides

04 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Jhoots branch stripped of NHS contract after failed appeal

One of the chain's five Isle of Wight branches removed from NHS list.

04 Nov 2025 , 3 Min Article

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GPhC could seek ‘additional powers’ to make pharmacy owners ‘accountable’

GPhC sets out its ambitions for 2025-30 in new delivery strategy

28 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC: Pharmacies not meeting patients' confidentiality expectations

Growth of clinical services means patient expectations are changing says Rudkin

29 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC meets 17 of 18 PSA standards but again takes too long to process FtP cases

The Professional Standards Authority said the number of cases still open after 156 weeks and more rose from 104 to 109 between 2023-24 and 2024-25.

24 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Don’t come to us with customer service disputes, overstretched GPhC warns public

Regulator to issue public notice outlining what it will and won't investigate

16 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC clamps down on pharmacies over marketing of Mounjaro alternatives

Numerous complaints of pharmacies 'incentivising' bulk-buying and inappropriate switches

29 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC issues suspension order after returned medicines 'put back into stock'

'Chaos and confusion' at store gave rise to numerous issues, FtP committee hear.

18 Aug 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Fake Viagra tablets the most frequently intercepted drug by border forces

Viagra, Cialis and Tramadol top the counterfeit seizures league table

07 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Ex-Boots manager suspended after codeine theft police caution

Pharmacist failed to report police caution to regulator within seven days.

06 Aug 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Keep an eye on staff theft, GPhC warns superintendents

Regulator sets out best practice to prevent medicines being 'diverted'

06 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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NHS withholds £9k from Jhoots over delayed market exit application

Jhoots fails in its appeal over breach notice decision for Lyme Regis branch

04 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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PDA: Labour must expand regulation of NHS managers to include private providers

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association said the Government's professional standards must cover private providers such as those who own multiple GP practices or community pharmacies.

04 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Online superintendent suspended after forging RP signatures

Pharmacist forged another professional's name on register before working locum shifts

30 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy owner gets formal warning after dispensing for overseas gender clinic

Digital pharmacy's co-owner warned over the company's work with Gender GP

22 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC to halt ownership disqualification proceedings against ‘limited number’ of people

GPhC to recommend dropping a small number of disqualification cases.

21 Jul 2025 , 2 Min Article

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