Pharmacists

The RPS and RCGP have encouraged GPs and pharmacists to work together to ensure people get a flu vaccine this year.

RPS president Sandra Gidley criticised the government for sidelining pharmacists from its public sector pay rise plans.

The PDA reassures pharmacists it will support them against compensation claims or action arising from their COVID-19 efforts.  

Pharmacists in Northern Ireland have warned the public they are under huge pressure due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Figures provided by the regulator suggest there may have been a net decrease of 166 community pharmacies last year.

The government is planning to offer pharmacists and paramedics a fast-track conversion course to retrain as doctors.

Harpreet Chana says pharmacists are reluctant to talk openly about mental health for fear of being kicked off the register.

More than a fifth of pharmacists on the GPhC register who responded to a study said they are dissatisfied in their role.

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association says a fifth of medicines have been affected by shortages in the past three months.

Both community pharmacists shortlisted in this year's NHS Parliamentary Awards won in their respective categories.

Pharmacy support for self care highlighted in new PAGB White Paper