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NHS consultation ideas: ‘National’ pharmacy, NHS bulk-buying and 111 pharmacists

NHS consultation ideas: ‘National’ pharmacy, NHS bulk-buying and 111 pharmacists

Just days after the government issued a “rallying cry” for ideas to save the NHS, it has been flooded with proposals for the pharmacy sector…

We must address the racial undertones in the language of pharmacy and healthcare

We must address the racial undertones in the language of pharmacy and healthcare

Community pharmacist and the PDA’s southeast regional committee chair, Nav Bhogal, says there are negative racial undertones in some of the language used in pharmacy. What are some examples, and what are some possible alternatives?

Funded community pharmacy technician apprenticeship ‘oversubscribed’

Funded community pharmacy technician apprenticeship ‘oversubscribed’

The newly announced community pharmacy technician apprenticeship scheme is “oversubscribed”, NHS England (NHSE) has revealed.

RPS Society or College, as health professionals let's continue with the (collegiate!) cooperation

RPS Society or College, as health professionals let's continue with the (collegiate!) cooperation

In early 2025, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) will ask members and fellows whether they wish it to be renamed the Royal College of Pharmacy. Two-thirds must agree. My vote, presently, is for college status but I might change my mind.

BREAKING: Boots and PDA agree 4% pharmacist uplift in 2024 pay deal

BREAKING: Boots and PDA agree 4% pharmacist uplift in 2024 pay deal

Boots pharmacists can expect a 4% uplift in pay, while pharmacist store managers and long-time pharmacist workers will see new minimum pay rates, the PDA has announced.

'Somewhat behind': NHSE reveals plans to add patient safety to pharmacy CPD

'Somewhat behind': NHSE reveals plans to add patient safety to pharmacy CPD

NHS England (NHSE) has revealed plans to add extra patient safety training to pharmacy continued professional development (CPD) requirements.  

Aston University upgrades with new £3.3m pharmacy labs

Aston University upgrades with new £3.3m pharmacy labs

Aston University has revealed its new £3.3m pharmacy training laboratory.

Locate a Locum launches £5k final-year MPharm scholarship fund

Locate a Locum launches £5k final-year MPharm scholarship fund

The locum booking platform has announced a new scheme offering five final-year MPharm students £1,000 “to support their education” and the opportunity to become “brand ambassadors”. 

League table: Which pharmacy schools aced the June 2024 registration exam?

League table: Which pharmacy schools aced the June 2024 registration exam?

Find out where your alma mater ranked in the June 2024 GPhC registration assessment…

NHSE to fund 530 community pharmacy technician apprenticeships

NHSE to fund 530 community pharmacy technician apprenticeships

NHSE chief pharmacist David Webb has announced a big boost to funded training places for pharmacy technicians in community pharmacies at the APTUK annual conference.