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Pharmacist struck off for breaching restraining order, deflating ex’s tyres

Pharmacist committed 'serious and repeated' breaches of restraining order, GPhC finds

20 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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RPS ditches senior management team in preparation for Royal College transition

Society announces sweeping leadership changes ahead of April 2026 changeover.

19 Aug 2025 , 2 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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NHSE still in the dark on DPP numbers despite minister’s pledge

NHS England's workforce team 'does not hold data' on DPP numbers.

15 Aug 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Teesside University to offer placements in Malaysia in newly launched MPharm

New four-year MPharm launches at Teesside University in September

13 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Government seeks pharmacists’ views on private prescriptions

DHSC survey asks if the rules around private prescribing are fit for purpose.

13 Aug 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Government to consult on shortage-busting switching powers for pharmacists

DHSC announces plans for long-awaited consultation on pharmacist flexibilities.

11 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Community service order for diazepam theft pharmacist

Pharmacist 'blatantly abused his position' says Government official

08 Aug 2025 , 1 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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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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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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‘Robust management style’: Ex-Avicenna manager wins unfair dismissal case

Avicenna Retail failed to establish the facts before firing manager, tribunal finds

24 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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One-month suspension for pharmacist who ‘slept in dispensary’

A Birmingham pharmacist's health condition caused him to fall asleep twice in a day

18 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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