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A new study suggests that inconsistent commissioning of pharmacy services is holding the sector back from improving health in some communities

More research is needed before the recommendation that patients always complete a course of antibiotics can be revised, the RPS has said

A CQC report has found that pharmacists prescribed almost twice as many controlled drugs (CDs) in 2016 as in the previous year

Restrictions on prescribing certain medicines for common conditions will exacerbate health inequalities and compromise NHS principles, says RPS

NHS Digital has launched a survey to learn how community pharmacy teams would like to see the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) enhanced

Mr Soni, who previously served as president for two years, pledged to support pharmacists in enhancing their role 

Over 500 pharmacists have signed a letter calling on RPS presidential candidates to oppose technicians supervising medicine supply

An NHS Digital Report shows that in 2016 antidepressants saw the greatest increase of any BNF therapeutic area for the fourth year running

The Society will not shy away from seeking government investment in pharmacy, Sandra Gidley said as she was elected chair for a third term

UK pharmacist Raj Aggarwal OBE has organised the UK’s biggest ever yoga class in Cardiff on this year’s International Yoga Day (Sunday 25 June)

The Community Pharmacy IT Group, a new body that aims to further the use of digital technology in pharmacy, convened for the first time on Wednesday 8 June

The size of the potential opportunity outside of dispensing could surprise you, suggests Retail Performance Specialists  

Pharmacist Paul Bennett has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Strong direction to drive the organisation towards strategic goals is required

A report to be presented at the House of Commons argues that giving pharmacists greater powers to prescribe medicines and refer patients will lessen the burden on the NHS

The RPS has released new survey findings documenting a growing trend of adults attempting to self-diagnose via websites and health apps

PSNC is leading calls to fund a minor ailments service from pharmacy budget cuts, while RPS is seeking a greater role in managing long-term conditions

Pharmacy organisations have urged the Government not to go back on its promise to delay implementing the pharmacy cuts

Pharmacy Minister David Mowat MP has announced that a planned six per cent cut to community pharmacy funding will not be implemented in October

RPS president Martin Astbury warns against any liberalisation of pharmacy's supervision requirements