News Medicine shortages ‘most severe’, patient safety at risk: Health leaders Pharmacists and GPs spend significant time managing a growing number of medicine shortages Shajil Kumar Jun 18, 2026
News GPhC publishes advice for newly-qualified prescribing pharmacists The regulatory body has also formulated guidance for employers and managers on creating supportive environments for newly-qualified prescribers Shajil Kumar Jun 12, 2026
News Drop in pharmacist headcount worries pharmacy bodies NHS workforce survey 2025 sees a yearly drop of 10 percent for pharmacists and locum pharmacists Shajil Kumar May 23, 2026
News 10 percent decrease in number of community pharmacists: NHS survey The pharmacy technicians headcount has grown to 6,943 in 2025, from 5,403 in 2024 Shajil Kumar May 19, 2026
News Neighbourhood health: Pharmacies well-placed, but they need to do more, say experts Community pharmacies are not integrating with local partners - the GPs, social prescribers and public health teams: Luvjit Kandula Shajil Kumar Apr 23, 2026
News Royal College of Pharmacy gives us a stronger platform: Tase Oputu To mark the college launch, a new logo, linking the historic coat of arms with the organisation’s name was unveiled Shajil Kumar Apr 15, 2026
News Jhoots crisis: Locums should be more careful about contracts, says PDA They should ensure that the written contract confirms who is responsible for paying them Shajil Kumar Jan 14, 2026
