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GPhC reinstates full revalidation requirements from October

Six records required from October 1 as GPhC returns to pre-pandemic arrangements.

23 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Former frontrunner to buy Boots may 'revive' offer if price drops

Bain and CVC may return to talks if WBA drops price, according to reports.

22 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NI proposes professional status for pharmacy technicians by 2025

Northern Ireland Government consults on proposals to bring regulation in line with GB.

22 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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FIP hits back at Society 'value for money' membership claims

International body questions accuracy of membership cost claims made by the RPS.

22 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Superdrug launches fertility test service

New service comprises an online consultation and personalised fertility test recommendations.

22 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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DH: A third of eligible pharmacies will use hub and spoke

Around 1,300 pharmacies will be using hub and spoke by year 10 if laws are changed, Government projects.

21 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Boots staff allowed to claim back HRT prescription fees on expenses

The multiple estimates that around 1,300 employees will avail of the new benefit.

21 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GSK to stop clinical trials in Russia but will carry on supplying essentials

GSK said profits made from its operations in Russia will go towards supporting humanitarian relief efforts.

18 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Rapist jailed after victim reports attack to Boots staff

About 2,300 Boots stores and over 250 independents are involved in the codeword scheme Ask for ANI.

18 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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PDA and CCA trade blows over pharmacist shortage claims

The two organisations have come to blows over the question of pharmacist shortages.

18 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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RPS criticised for walking away from international pharmacists' body

RPS members did not have foreknowledge of decision to cut ties with FIP.

17 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NPA to seek competition watchdog's views on hub and spoke proposals

Concerns that hub and spoke could weaken independents' buying margins and concentrate wholesaler power.

17 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC temporary register to close on September 30

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on the temporary register can re-apply to join the permanent register.

16 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Government launches new consultation on hub and spoke proposals

The sector has 12 weeks to share its views on new proposals to overhaul community pharmacy dispensing.

16 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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London pharmacy launches health clinic and 'one-stop' PGD service

John Bell & Croyden said its pharmacists will provide licensed medicines to patients without a prescription.

16 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Opinion: What message is the RPS sending to its members?

Former RPSGB president Steve Churton shares his concerns about the Society's overhaul proposals.

15 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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