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Pharmacy opens in deprived town after years of campaigning by residents

Allied Pharmacy opened its doors in Podsmead, Gloucester, which is in the 10 per cent most deprived areas of England.

14 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Exclusive: Ahmeys Pharmacy in Bicester owed 20 locums a combined £22k, alleges agency

Team Locum told ICP a former director of Ahmeys Limited offered to sell a 49 per cent ownership stake in the pharmacy for £225,000.

13 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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13 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist who made dishonest pharmacy quality scheme claim warned by GPhC

Tajinder Singh Matharoo falsley insisted all eligibility criteria for the 2021-22 PQS had been met including the necessary training.

12 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies in NPA survey report surge in shoplifting in past year

Nine in 10 pharmacies have seen a surge in shoplifting in the past year, and 87 per cent have seen an increase in aggressive behaviour towards staff.

12 Aug 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacies across UK to play role in Labour’s £85m obesity programme

Labour is committing £50 million into the scheme, which could start next summer, while pharmaceutical company Lilly is investing £35 million.

12 Aug 2025 , 3 Min Article

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Pharmacist who dispensed two brands without SSP and committed CD breach warned

Christopher Serhat Ulus dispensed Medikinet 5mg tablets and Tranquilyn 5mg tablets against a prescription for Medikinet 5mg tablets without an SSP.

11 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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NHS app prescription tracker used by nearly 400,000 people since launch, claims NHSE

National Pharmacy Association chief executive Henry Gregg said the service must be "rolled out equitably to all pharmacies".

11 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist who took Ozempic and diazepam from pharmacy's stock has suspension lifted

A fitness-to-practise committee concluded Marie Clair Boardman was “unwell and under severe stress" at the time of the incidents.

08 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Testosterone deficiency in men should be included in national diabetes guidelines

Health experts said early testing for testosterone deficiency in men with and without type 2 diabetes will "reduce the health and cost impact" of the condition.

08 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist convicted of causing death by careless driving given warning by GPhC

Muhammad Shuaib pleaded guilty to driving a mechanically propelled vehicle without due care and attention after it collided with and killed a 92-year-old woman.

07 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Lords committee launches inquiry into medicines shortages in the UK

The House of Lords Public Services Committee will look at the causes of shortages and effectiveness of current measures designed to address them.

06 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Over 500 pharmacies in Northern Ireland sign up to Move More, Feel Better campaign

The scheme will see pharmacies display campaign materials and offer leaflets to the public with tips on becoming more active.

06 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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