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Those in power must combat bias within and without

Women in the workplace are still coming up against ingrained assumptions

13 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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RPS rejoins FIP more than a year after leaving

RPS president Claire Anderson said it decided to rejoin after listening to its members.

13 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA looked into wholesaler hoarding claims, says ex-inspector

Former MHRA good distribution practice inspector Peter Coombs said it was “extraordinarily difficult” to gather evidence of hoarding.

13 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Health committee chair confirms community pharmacy inquiry for 2023

Chair Steve Brine said it will launch a call for evidence as it prepares to hold an inquiry into community pharmacy this year.

08 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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BMA anger over imposed GP contract for 2023-24

The BMA has expressed its anger over an imposed contract for GPs in England for 2023-24 that ‘does nothing to support general practice’.

07 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Online pharmacists ‘forget what they learned in community’ says GPhC

Pharmacists who move from the community to an online pharmacy “seem to forget all that happened” in their previous job, giving rise to patient safety risks, says the GPhC’s director of fitness to practise

07 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Interview: Sector is changing fast, says AIMp chief executive

AIMp chief Leyla Hannbeck speaks to P3pharmacy about her work on behalf of member companies

03 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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One pharmacist applied for £75k role - and didn’t attend interview

Martin Bennett who runs Wicker Pharmacy revealed he has been trying to recruit a pharmacist since November 2021 without success.

03 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Outsider: Valproate is a disgrace happening in real time

Thalidomide happened in the 1960s. Why are we repeating the same mistakes now?

02 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NHSE unveils new plan to tackle inappropriate prescribing

Patients will have a review with GPs and pharmacists to determine if the prescribing of painkillers and other medicines should be reduced.

02 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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The consequences of lying on a CV

Lying on a CV can have serious consequences – for both employees and employers

02 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Energy regulations: Change around the corner

As a pharmacy business, what do you need to know about MEES?

02 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Are supermarkets the best place for pharmacies?

An economist casts her eye on the news that LloydsPharmacy is axing its Sainsbury's stores

01 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Editor’s view: Watching the paint dry

What is it about pharmacy and drawn-out policy talks? Still, sometimes it's worth paying attention

01 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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GHP urges members impacted by junior doctors strike to get in touch

The GHP said pharmacists should stick to their job description and ensure they are “qualified, competent and safe” to do any work.

01 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Independent pharmacies losing money and cutting back services

More than a third of owners said they had reduced their opening hours and 59 per cent reduced staffing.

01 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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