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RPS shifts stance on self-selection of P medicines

RPS now supportive of the facilitated self-selection of Pharmacy medicines, where a community pharmacy chooses to implement such models.

15 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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CPCF clinical services get a mixed review in NHS commissioned evaluation

Community pharmacy staff are generally very motivated to perform clinical services but limited public awareness of the services pharmacies offer remains a challenge.

15 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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GP reviews should include ECG for long-term users of antipsychotics, warns coroner

A coroner warned there is a lack of clear and consistent guidance that GP health checks should include electrocardiograms for patients on long-term antipsychotics.

15 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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NPA chair reminds public about Pharmacy First UTI help after report warns of hospital costs

A Government report today warns urinary tract infections cost hospitals in England £604 million in 2023 to 2024.

15 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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CCA says ICB and LA commissioning of services driving lottery of access

Services commissioned by local authorities are now worth almost twice as much to community pharmacies in England as those commissioned by ICBs.

15 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy technician training to move up to Level 4 under GPhC plans

Regulator to launch consultation on pharmacy technicians' IET in September

14 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy in West London helped save life of teenage stabbing victim

The team at Ruislip Manor Pharmacy administered first aid and stemmed the flow of blood after a teenager was stabbed in a nearby park.

14 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Increasing number of people go to pharmacies before booking GP appointments, reveals NHSE survey

A study commissioned by NHS England found almost nine in 10 patients said they “had a good experience of pharmacy services” in the last 12 months.

14 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Sustainability Award

At the RoE Awards 2025, Habiba Choudhury won the Sustainability Champion award. Dove Gibson was awarded Highly Commended.

11 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Best Newcomer Award

At the 2025 RoE Awards, Bonnie Meurs won the award for Best Newcomer. Lauren Robbins and Azaliaa Adisa were awarded Highly Commended.

11 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Innovation Award

At the RoE Awards 2025, Lubna Rafeeque won the Innovation Award. Lewis Taylor and Daniel Duarte were awarded Highly Commended.

11 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Time out with Charlotte Wigfield

Project Coordinator at The Hygiene Bank, Derby, Charlotte Wigfield speaks to TM about the charity's mission.

11 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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NHS to launch 42 neighbourhood health services in September

Government sets a tight deadline for getting local services up and running

10 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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