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GPhC launches public consultation on equality in pharmacies

Pharmacy owners must fulfil legal and regulatory requirements when it comes to equality.

07 Apr 2022

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Lloyds parent completes transition to new owner after multi-million sale

We'll be more agile under new owners, says the head of McKesson UK as sale completes.

07 Apr 2022

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LloydsPharmacy posts losses of £100m after axing 76 stores

The multiple shrank its footprint further in 2020-21, but also saw strong growth in digital divisions.

07 Apr 2022

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RPS rolls two executive functions into one after redundancies

RPS creates a new post to head up education and membership after controversial redundancies.

07 Apr 2022

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Pharmacy figures will discuss drug-related deaths in Scotland next month

Catriona Matheson, who chairs the Ministerial Drug Death Task Force for Scotland, launched the Scottish Pharmacy Alliance.

06 Apr 2022

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Staffing issues not a reason to close pharmacies, says NHS policy

As emergency powers end, PSNC issues an update on NHS approach to closures.

05 Apr 2022

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Service income still too low to warrant hub and spoke, says CCA

Trade body warns not enough funding is being generated through services.

05 Apr 2022

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Pharmacy flu jabs up 73 per cent in 2021-22

Around 4.8 million vaccinations recorded by pharmacies in England.

05 Apr 2022

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I'll step aside if job becomes easy, says new Kent LPC chair

Amish Patel said he was the right choice to lead Kent LPC given the time he has spent as a member.

05 Apr 2022

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Many pharmacies struggled to get involved in Covid booster programme

Questions remain over why pharmacies had to wait so long for a response and why many were turned down.

04 Apr 2022

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Well Pharmacy plans 'efficiencies' as it publishes yearly accounts

Multiple posts £4m profit notwithstanding liabilities exceeding £30m.

04 Apr 2022

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EPB chair: Public must be patient with pharmacies over Covid LFTs

Some pharmacists are worried they will face a backlash from patients frustrated at having to pay for tests.

01 Apr 2022

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RPS promises independent review of decision-making processes

There have been concerns about a lack of transparency and the strategic direction the RPS is heading in.

01 Apr 2022

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Wanted: An enduring and confident professional leadership body

Former CPhO Keith Ridge explains why he believes Royal College status matters.

01 Apr 2022

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Second RPS executive 'decides to leave' in one week

Education director has 'decided to leave' according to RPS chief Paul Bennett.

01 Apr 2022

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Gay and bisexual men and over-15s to get two HPV doses

People with HIV and the immunocompromised will continue to receive three doses.

31 Mar 2022

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